Pentatonix | Totally live!? | I’m not sure…

[@rockstardaduk]

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[@shereewilson6827]

I really love your music!❤ Especially SPACEKID, NEEDLE IN MY HAND and WITH YOU.

[@rockstardaduk]

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[@scottrogers7242]

His music sounds like s^&t. You've obviously got serious hearing and taste problems. @@shereewilson6827

[@melissacoviello2886]

Trust me I’ve heard them sing this in person, it’s live!

[@shirleyfisher8313]

And the sound at Hollywood Bowl is amazing

[@jcs1025]

If you’ve actually heard them sing it in person, then you can’t objectively say that this version is truly live. I’m not saying their actual live performances aren’t great, but they wouldn’t sing this on TV for the first time live.

[@haselmaus8054]

Yes, Pentatonix uses a click track - at least when they sing live. But I don't see why this would be so bad. This is a group of 5 singers (or 4 singers and a beatboxer), but they are all singers. And no matter if you have 5 or 50 singers, when they just sing it's a choir. Normally a choir has a conductor to help them being synchronous with eachother. They don't have a person standing in front of them, they just have a "mechanic conductor" in their earpiece .... were is the difference??? And why is it a bad thing???

[@Meydoosa]

Their version of Creep from the Masked singer reveal…Aha Live from the Star vista…but you don’t want to be convinced…you want to be right. Here in the southern US, we say, “bless your heart.” I wonder what the UK equivalent would be…

[@EVERLYNFRIENDS]

It would be called jealous

[@curtismartin2866]

We Pentholics tend to get unreasonable about this. Of Course the NBC special was remastered. Kevin is already manipulating a microphone and while he used a stomp box on some original recordings, touring with it was wearing out his knee. Yes, there is production on Pentatonixstudio work and yes there's a sound guy. The private, mike free version of Daft Punk Medley IS impressive but so is the official video. That one was recorded in a closet and produced in the kitchen.

[@stacyl7783]

Just an FYI , the first video has their original bass, Avi, where this one has MAtt, the one who replaced him. Avi was great at using overtones ( which to me sounds like reverb at times). To me, these performances are not comparable. And as far as their timing, please see PTX do their private performance of Daft Punk. No mics, nothing. Their vocals and harmonies are so tight.

[@catherinelopresti7121]

I was just going to point out that the bass will eb different due to Matt being in this version vs Avi being in the other. There is also live Love Again version with interview no mics either that he should check out.

[@L0C0vision]

That's the problem! When someone has a hammer, the whole world becomes a nail.

[@heatherc3434]

The beatboxer uses a "stomp pad", that's probably what you're hearing.

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

They are very open about using a click track. They’re arrangements are fairly complicated. The clicks help. In concerts you can hear them going off tune and hear them correct immediately

[@theshadowfax239]

Dude didn't even know they were two different and we're expected to believe that he knows what he's talking about? 😂😂 Dude, it's an awful lot of energy being poured into being and jealous. Are you going to complain that they use microphones next? 😂

[@pjb3583]

Like I said last time, there are interviews with PTX arranger/producer Ben Bram and sound engineer Ed Boyer on Jacob Restituto’s YT channel if you want the lowdown on their recording and performing techniques. And their mini-doc Recording Evergreen may answer some of your questions as well. Tell me if I’m wrong, but isn’t an in-ear click track just basic concert equipment? Peace …

[@neetgupta1]

I've heard them live. They absolutely sound exactly like this. It is a PTX thing - they do not record anything that they can't sing live. Kevin is probably the best beatboxer in the world. What he can do is unbelievable. I promise you they NEVER use any kind of autotune, apart from on their 90s dance music medley when they do 'I believe' just to replicate the style.

[@jcs1025]

No they don’t. I’ve heard them live too, and there are literally hundreds of live concerts videos out there of them singing this live. They are not the same. Why would they take the chance of seeing this on TV for the first time live?

[@bethphillips9693]

You spend more time trying to prove you are right, than you do enjoying the music they make. We get it. You know all.

[@ruth2141]

I have sung a lot on big stages in a large chorus, and without a director it is nearly impossible to stay in time with the people on the other side of the stage unless you are watching their lips move instead of looking at the audience, even if you are using monitors. So it seems to me that Pentatonix must be using at least a click track in their earpieces to help them stay together.

[@perfectkismet]

Mitch has said they do have a click track as well as a countdown to start.

[@melissacoviello2886]

They do use reverb, but they do not auto tune.

[@cellokimmy]

Yes! I mean they use autotune when it’s stylistically appropriate (90s Dance medley- those tunes need it) but it’s not standard practice.

[@Gwennedd]

@@cellokimmy , the only time they ever used autotune was in the portion of "I Believe" at the end because Cher was the first singer to ever use it and it was a nod to that.

[@ChibiChula]

I think people are just not understanding your explanations. There's always sound adjustments in music. Unless you're totally off mic, of course, and the base and beatboxing always suffers in volume while off mic, especially with powerful lead vocals like PTX has. 🤷🏻‍♀️ The only thing I might argue with was your statement on Kevin's beatboxing and that's only because he's the only member of PTX who has perfect pitch. The others generally tune themselves to him. His nickname is not just "K. O." It's also "The Human 808." 😅 However, his stomping in the performance was probably pre-recorded because doing it live constantly was killing his knee, poor guy. You might also want to check out the videos they did in the beginning of the time after their record label dropped them. The ones where they're all together and only have a single mic in front, usually sitting on a couch or Avi and Kevin sitting in chairs closest to the mic and the others standing behind them. Those are a pretty good way to hear them clearly without production because they were doing everything on their own back then. 😅👍🏼

[@jessicajones182]

Broooo... i was 🤯 when i saw them live in august this year in concert. I mean how can they sound just as good or even better live. Ill recommend you start 101pentatonix from the sing off competition to present day pentatonix. If you want to see their production check out their recording of album Evergreen. You may then be rest assured these musically gifted aliens are the reallll deal.

[@shereewilson6827]

Please check out the live version of Daft Punk by Pentatonix. It was them performing in a small room recorded on probably a cell phone. Raw vocals. Love your reactions and breakdown. ❤

[@Louvonia1]

Silent Night official video as well

[@Masq1980]

I saw this on another reactor's channel who has done a TON of their songs and patreons keep coming up with obscure videos he hasn't seen before and this is a video they found of an Interview and performance of their original song 'Love Again', looks like the only one with a microphone in this is Kevin which kind of makes sense, being a beatboxer could be a bit drowned out by the other voices so it needs a bit of a boost to be heard but you might like checking this one out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSchZyZjJWcn7s

[@Auxana13]

I was about to recommend this exact video.

[@jwhiteuk]

Does anyone really care about 'click tracks' or 'tuning'? Certainly not me............ I just like listening to incredible music and I hear five massively talented people producing a sound I just love to listen to. All the other stuff just sounds a bit geeky to me. Sorry!

[@lauracondo8151]

I just heard them and this is exactly how they sound.

[@Gwennedd]

I did tell you they used Melodyne. Their Mixer Ed Boyer has said so in interviews. And they do use those in-ear monitors which likely give them not only beats but starting chord/note. If you watch live shows, you can occasionally see one or two of them adjusting the "package" on their clothing or in their ear. They very recently did four songs for Thanksgiving concert and Kirstie's package was malfunctioning so the sound guy had to grab her another one and run up to the stage and give it to her. She held it in her hand the whole set. Linky to said concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKizp4ejismcbdUsi=JQJyGv-rHeqdWgtf

[@elainedavis9053]

Declaring PTX is talented while concentrating almost entirely on finding ways to discredit their talent or credit it to auto-tune in the last video and amplification and timing in this one, is so strange to me especially coming from a professional -- Of course Kevin's beatboxing is amplified - of course - Of course there is timing in their ears -- No doubt -- as with ALL other performers -- So start with the that point-that all performers use amplification-- then tell us what you think --please - thanks

[@hurrle2]

evergreen documentary will show how they create and produce their last Christmas album.

[@lidianenascimentoleandro9849]

Hello, how are you, I hope so. I would like you to react to an incredible singer called #GabrielHenrique with the song EARTH SONG by #MichaelJackson is impeccable. And take advantage and say that he will releasing a new clip on December 8th at 6 pm Brasília Brazil time I would like to know if you can react to him known with his notes and high melismas etc. very controlled. Complete ❤❤

[@joannwilderman8921]

Just saw them live twice and many times in the past..this is getting annoying the doubt..i done

[@jonny9597]

They sing it a lot better live now. This video is good, but no where near as good as they are now

[@alertantelope]

Appreciate your refreshingly honest take. Thanks for sharing!

[@jenniferworley7115]

Do you ever get to just enjoy the music? It seems you are so set on proving you're right to truly enjoy the music. It is fine to give technical information but you seem to be, in my opinion, more concerned with being seen as the smartest guy in the room than actually enjoying or not enjoying a performance. I'm an old woman who will share an unsolicited thought with you. Be gracious, respectful and kind. I hope you find inner Peace and acceptance.

[@Larinharadialista]

I loved!!! Could you react to Gabriel Henrique? He is a brazilian singer. Perfect! He wil release a music video on december 8th at 6h, Brazilian time. #gabrielhenrique #newmusicvideo Thanks!

[@luziaoliveiramozer2008]

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[@InesPereira]

I really liked the reaction. I would like you to react to the Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique cover earth song by Michael Jackson, he is very good. This month he will release a new clip, December 8th at 6 pm, Brasília time. I would like to see your reaction to this too, thank you

[@luziaoliveiramozer2008]

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[@alanlundberg4534]

Kevin Olusola (K.O.) is the beatboxer. To really hear his sing, watch one of his solo performances. Try his "KOver" of "Down".

[@muttonjeff105]

There are only two types of musician, those who actually play and those who don't but think they know how to, having never ever tried. This guy is not mediocre, he plays, teaches and performs as a professional. All he is doing is pointing out as an experienced musician what he is hearing. If you don't value his opinion then just don't watch him, no one made you in the first place. If you can't respect someone else's opinion that is your problem not his.

[@thedanishgirl7683]

Just watching this to hear your accent. It’s by far the best accent ever. Oh and I do like your reactions too 😁

[@guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786]

They give very open recording sessions, you can see behind the scenes and will realize they show you the mixing going on, what their producer does, etc, hopefully you won't be so closed up on "I am a musician, I know." We got it you are a musician, but wanting to always prove a point isn't the way either, I am the first one to call out "no live" acts. Of course when we say live, doesn't mean they don't have a click track, that is for guidance, it doesn't modify their vocals. They are open about using Melodyne, these are basic things probably 98% of music has, but you should see their "Daft Punk" live in a room with some vip guests, literally not even mic, it is just them in a small room. I really appreciated your channel, but for some reason these last reactions to Pentatonix seemed a bit cynical. I don't know why you are so concentrated on picking up on things to debunk if it's live instead of enjoying the music. But that is just me. Anyways I'll stay subscribed for now, I like your insight, I would like it not be a technical thing every reaction, and have a little more of soul, but we will see how it goes, it is your channel after all and you dictate how it goes, when it starts not suiting me anymore, I will be on my way. Bye bye and see you on the next upload!

[@technodevilexe]

there are some vids out there of Kevin beatboxing live out-of-concert, and its very impressive. and as for the high male vocal, thats Mitch & ive seen him in concert 5 times (4 with pentatonix, 1 solo) and i'm seeing ptx live again next week. hes most definitely my favorite vocalist of all time & has incredible control over his voice. lately hes been doing a lot of cameos for fans & he will sing a bit of any song hes asked to, and its always stunning, even recorded over a phone. hope to see more from you, i feel youd enjoy the more 'raw' videos of them doing private performances without even microphones 🙏

[@ONEEOD]

You can avoid all this "if and or buts" watch some of their videos with just them, no mics/earbuds/etc. Sometimes all singing into one mic.

[@shereewilson6827]

New subscriber!🎉 I learn something interesting from every reaction you've done. Thank you!❤

[@richardhill-ok4lr]

Just like to say I agree with you. I also like this group a lot. We fans want our idols to be perfect, which I guess says more about us than them. Anyway I enjoy their music and the people who get to react to them for the first time. I hope to see more reactions from you.

[@ilikepineappleonpizza4257]

Nobody claimed them to be perfect. All they said was they don't use autotune, and everything else is pretty transparent like the click tracker and whatnot. What the reactor said is also fine. I just find it funny how he only hearts the comment that's completely on his side, while comments that are just trying to inform him are dismissed.

[@hollyjoann]

I agree with you. Makes sense 100% They're absolutely amazing, but it makes sense that they would use some kind of track, especially for the beat boxing. Kevin wasn't even clapping on stage (nor was anyone else), but you could hear the clap.

[@tylerbrownlee8554]

Actually they are live. Kevin is amazing at making all the sounds he does. They are very open and honest about what they use. Kevin use to use a stomp pad but due too knee issues he doesn't anymore. Yes the claps are prerecorded. They never hide anything. Yes they use click tracks. To tune they usually have Kevin (who also has perfect pitch) before they start. They do use melodine on their records. However they never do anything they cannot reproduce live.

[@marthalikens482]

Then A.H. go see them live!

[@Kylla-ni1or]

Do recording of evergreen it shows the process of them recording there album

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Someone else mention this but I think it bears mentioning again. Listen to the official video for daft punk. Then listen to a private performance of death punk. It was done in a room and a I threw the make a wish foundation

[@judithcure2255]

Whether or not you're right, you just sound like you think you know it all and want everyone to agree.

[@alynkuster5138]

I'VE HEARD IT LIVE MYSELF IN THE AUDIENCE. AND...THEY DON'T AUTOTUNE. They have said they don't autotune. If they use an instrument, you will see it. Beat boxing is the same live. Kevin is amazing.

[@shereewilson6827]

I really love your music!!❤ Especially SPACEKID, NEEDLE IN MY HAND and WITH YOU.

[@eachteaartgamer7675]

Nice for opening music, Sir.. Mantap.

[@annmoomau881]

you do realize that Avi was the bass in the first one you watched, and Matt has joined the group at the point this performance was done? A very different sound between these 2 performers, you don't seem to have noticed it.

[@AnaDavilabr]

What amazing performance! Thanks for sharing. Can you react a New phenomenal Brazilian guy named GABRIEL HENRIQUE? His last performance Earth song blew my mind . ❤❤❤

[@nessbolton]

Bear in mind that the base previously provided by Avi (anything 3yrs ago and before) who has left and now the new member Matt is a vocalist, bass and vocal percussion, so whilst you’re off down the rabbit hole, you’ll need to bear this in mind.

[@iiiisssssaaaaaacccccc]

I recommend watching recording of evergreen. Where they show behind the scene of what they do in their music. It on their channel. So it give you better insight on what they do.

[@larryross9492]

I think I detect a tiny bit of a Scots accent. The bass on the original was Avi Kaplan. The basses that you admired on this performance were Matt Sallee and when he does his solo, Scott Hoying (usually the baritone and tenor). Both Matt and Scott displaying their ridiculous range. The beat boxer, Kevin Olusola, uses a stomp pad, but apparently has recorded it to save wear on his leg.

[@Izabelrj]

Your channel is very interesting, I would like to see you react to Gabriel Henrique's Earth Song / Michael Jackson cover, including on 12/8 at 6 pm in Brasília he will be releasing his music video. It will be amazing to see him react!!!! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@allybandy3047]

Yes! They have a vocal specialized sound team! Absolutely love your reactions, and trained ear. Don't let the skeptics get you down. I am not sure if Kevin uses it anymore, but he had a mic type device that increased the sound of the foot stomps and chest slaps. I do know a lot of beatboxers use a basic bactrack looper in shows.

[@rockstardaduk]

Thanks ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍I have had a wee laugh today to myself, some folks need a wee chill pill eh 😂

[@allybandy3047]

@@rockstardaduk 🤣 Some need a big chill pill. I had the Jefferson Airplane chill pill at the young age of 14, back in '69. My first big concert! White Rabbit live was a trip!

[@2436golden]

Subscribe? Not with you doubting Pentatonix's amazing abilities, Which have been proven over and over again.. I guess there is always going to be naysayers.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Of course they have a click track, and probably there's a starting note on it. So? How else could they sing together properly in all the noise of a concert setting? You're talking about the mechanics of giving a concert. They also use microphones; I would bet that their earpieces give them the sound of their own voices as they sing; and there are teleprompters all over the stage for Scott to look at -if- when he forgets the lyrics.

[@terriv9002]

I might agree with you about the clicks if three of the five hadn’t sung together for over half their lives.

[@Gwennedd]

They do use in-ear click tracks at concerts...you can see them. and probably a note off it too at the very beginning of a song to start them off.

[@perfectkismet]

I'm not going to watch this one, not because I don't agree with you but because I already said in the last video that these Livestream and TV specials weren't going to be any different. If the "proof" is all the reaction you're going to give then there's no point for me here. I named off a number of phone videos that would give you what you *are* looking for. I'll watch your live Daft Punk reaction since that was one of them.

[@tanyapedersen6038]

Well i do think you Are right about Them using some kind of beat for support some times. It would, after all, be impossible to do All effects at the same time, if they want to sound close to the recorded version. When that is said, i know that they Are absoluteley perfectly capable of making perfectly impressive and beautifully sounding music without Any backing track- you only have to go back and follow Their Journey on the sing off competition to hear that. I think many People misunderstands your point, and think that you don't bellieve that they CAN do it live. Well i personally appreciate these litle points you make. I May not agree on it All, but I do like educated skepticism and I like learning New stuff that lets me appreciate the musical world.

[@sparkers70]

I mean, my piano has a sustain pedal, a concert hall has acoustic structure and tiles, speakers to amplify sound... where do you draw the line of what's pure vs what's augmented? Naming the tools some or even most artists use during lives, doesn't make you sound smart, it makes you sound envious. That's not a good look.

[@thontor]

the only augmentation on the beatboxing is the amplification from the microphone. Kevin Olusola is a human 808. you should check out any of their "Evolution of" videos. They are all filmed in one take no cuts all members visible for you to see live. For a lot of their studio recorded songs they do layer vocals and add postproduction effects in, for sure. especially in their more recent stuff. But those "Evolution of" videos are just them raw and unagumented.

[@carmengibson]

Check out AHA! Star Vista in Singapore, GOLD Kiara cover and the making of Evergreen which shows their process for recording.....not how they perform live, but it does show their process.

[@Louvonia1]

Oh also, The recording of Evergreen. It's a short film and they take you in the studio with them and you get to see how it's all done. I think you would find it fascinating.

[@shilohauraable]

The only thing Kevin uses other than his mouth, body & microphone is a stomp pad so people can hear his stomps - like a microphone on the floor. 😊

[@Louvonia1]

I would suggest Silent Night, the official video with them singing in a church. Beautiful and natural reverb. Also Daft Punk private performance.

[@valerialima9367]

Você conhece Gabriel Henrique? Um cantor brasileiro com uma voz surreal? Nao??? Ele é Golden Buzzer de Sofia Vergara, no AGT. Peço que reaja a ele cantando Earth Song by Michael Jackson. A surpresa será tanta que você vai quer ver muito dele. Gabriel lançará um clipe, dia 08 de dezembro, às 18h, horario de Brasilia! Vai ser épico.

[@luziaoliveiramozer2008]

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[@Kylla-ni1or]

Don't ever doubt pentatonix ever in your life that why they're Grammy winners and your not 😅😅😅

[@lei02272]

Maybe you're right, maybe *you're wrong

[@Kylla-ni1or]

@@lei02272 I'm very much right tf

[@lei02272]

@@Kylla-ni1or you are? 🥱

[@Kylla-ni1or]

@@lei02272 bitch I said what I said

[@briangabriel3218]

In ears are their monitors to be able to hear each other. They most likely have a metronome, which is totally normal if they do, They definitely have some verb/delays used in certain places to make up for sound quality of stadiums etc. but, you need to listen to some of their videos with the group gathered around a mic singing. It’s the rawest footage you watch and listen to in order to hear a true live performance.

[@BigJackRolls]

To see what they can do ... first do their DAFT PUNK, then find the 'private performance' version which was recorded on a cell phone in a hotel lobby (I think). See what you think.

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

Have you checked their Kiss from a rose" the live version?

[@alfredh3071]

You can check out their video of the production of their album Evergreen. They show the absolute perfection of their studio, and their process. Pentaholix, almost without exception listen with trained ears. It’s part of what makes us Pentaholix. We know that they use some of the usual tools in post, but they don’t use auto tune except on the 90s Dance Medley and a short segment on Daft Punk. The only reason they use it there is to stay true to the original. They don’t use it live at all, but they use their voices to get pretty darn close. The Hollywood Bowl is an open air venue, and you know that it’s much different than playing in a controlled environment like a sound stage. There’s not much you can really do to improve the sound of a band once you get into a huge venue, unless you’re willing to lip sync. PTX does not lip sync ever, they will play a clap track for a few songs but that’s about it. Kevin got injured using his foot pad, and they opted for the clap/kick track. Have fun looking, I’ll come along for the ride, as long as you’re respectful.

[@melissacoviello2886]

Check out kids from a rose, live vevo video!

[@ChibiChula]

Kiss From a Rose. 😅

[@im_balding911]

*They have livestreams where all they have is a phone-camera & they sing songs on the spot..i recommend you find those videos*

[@bfly5990]

There are endless videos on tic tok of them sitting together on a stairway without mics singing and it sounds the exact same. This gotcha is BS. After 12 years of endless sold out world tours, 3 Grammys , star on Hollywood walk of fame and their new original song is in top ten on billboard today, they don’t need to prove anything They have many many many live without mics videos. You don’t like music. You are a gotcha detective

[@jcs1025]

He’s right, this performance is not truly live. I’ve heard them do it live in concert several times and they are not the same. Keep in mind that this was one of the first times Pentatonix was performing this in front of an audience, and it was their first televised special. It makes sense to record a custom track. Sorry guys, but if you objectively listen to this and compare it to other live performances, they are not the same. That said, their actual live performances of this, like everything else, are amazing.

[@lucianabueno141]

Adorei sua reação e gostaria que reagisse ao brasileiro Gabriel Henrique cantando Earth Song by Michael Jackson, Gabriel ira lançar um vídeo dia 08 de dezembro as 18h no horário de Brasília.

[@luziaoliveiramozer2008]

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[@TabithaGibbens]

Just have to point you to an amazing Daft Punk medley by Pentatonix. Don't have the link, but it's Pentatonix daft punk mix private performance posted by Nick Riddell. In a random room, don't even have microphones. Please react!

[@shawnaseverinski3219]

You absolutely cannot compare the Christmas special with this one. It is a different bass. It is now Matt Salle and he is very talented but he's no Avi Kaplan. Avi has a birth anomaly and can sing 2 notes at once. THAT cannot be recreated

[@donny1960]

Taking a great performance and focusing on your "maybe" feeling about how it was recorded. Instead of enjoying the beauty of it is not what I am interested in. You "ponder" if anything is real. I will just enjoy.

[@Contridiction-vp3fv]

Your not the first to accuse them of pulling a Milli Vinalli, all those were proven wrong also, just like you will. It's easy to understand how someone has trouble believing they are just that good, so they have to question their abilities. But I have found they are just that damn good. Actually Daft Punk was recorded on an iPad, and I will explain why. I'm sure others will hit on this, but anyway. They won the Sing-Off prizes were $200K and a recording contract They had lost their recording contract because the company didn't think accepella was worth doing (they did come back a few years later and re-signed them. Anyway, being broke and just getting started, they spent their last $400, and made a deal with a brand-new post/editing company, (The company would do this one free, and PTX would use them exclusively for so long, and would list them as the Post company as much as possible Free advertising) then they went to Avi and Kevin's apartment, each one went in a closet by themselves, and recorded their vocals, Then they hung blackout curtains in either the kitchen or a bedroom I've heard both from reliable sources, and recorded the visuals, and then did post on Avi's iPad, which is what they recorded everything on. Put it on YT and won a Grammy. There is some debate over exactly what it cost, and where it happened, etc... I may not be right on everything, so if you hear something better go with it, this is just what I"ve heard, as I said reliable sources, people that were either there, or personally know the members. There is a list of the song, and if you have problem believing what you hear, a live version, and even a verson recorded as part of the Make A Wish Foundation, the do the song with no mics at all. If you don’t know Daft Punk you may first want to listen to 15-20 seconds of 2 or 3 of their songs to understand what is going on. There is one more link, it is an original song that is similar, and a live no mic version. You will need watch the Private performance, as there are no microphones, there is no way to electronically alter anything. Then come talk about melodyne or infantcide or anything other than just being talented. Daft Punk kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX7Xloaipd12ptE Live 2022 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2mzi2qVgLJ6g5Y Private kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqiXinapfb1-nas

[@_larissacasttro]

I loved your reaction and I would really like you to react to the Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique, singing the song “Earth Song” by #MichaelJackson. Furthermore, I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that on 12/08 at 6pm Brasília time, your new clip will be released. I hope to see your reaction too!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@lindaosmon5224]

Kevin's beat boxing is all Kevin. I have seen them in Concert twice they sound exactly the same

[@andrewwest8334]

Just my engineer’s 2 cents - this, to me, sounds like live singing (it’s far from being as ‘perfect’ as their studio stuff, if you consider it to be that), which I think is a good thing, the snare beatbox hits maybe be automated to have reverb (or a layered sample) while the kick doesn’t, which would definitely require a click track but I don’t really have any issues with that at all; as you say, in this setting it would be exceptionally difficult to keep decent enough time as an a Capella group. It’s perfectly normal to have in-ear monitors and reverb, compression or other effects used by any act in any genre so that’s a non-issue really. The only gripe I have is that it doesn’t give me one tenth of the feel or emotion that Jeff Buckley’s cover or even Leonard Cohen’s original did. Just feels like the vocal equivalent of Polyphia - I feel impressed and that’s about it. Sorry 🤷‍♂️

[@debimcgowan4478]

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[@jessicabutler4116]

Huge Pentatonix fan but yes on the Christmas special one I wouldn't say there was auto-tune but there definitely was some reverb or ssomething added to Kevin's (beatboxer) sound. I've seen them live in concert and we do have to hand it to there sound team b/c when they 1st got on the scene the audio engineers could not level them out so that it sounded blended and there would be times Scott (blonde) was way louder than the rest which lost the melody in the music w/o Mitch and Kirstin but they've been doing this for a long time and it's down to perfection. They are so talented, their whole team.

[@SaulDeAnda]

Pentatonix fans need to honestly chill tf out and get off of a high horse (I’m a ptx fan… AND an a cappella music sound engineer so I work with this stuff on the daily). Of COURSE they tune their vocals! When your one and only instrument to make music with your band is your voice, it goes without question that you’re going to tune and process your vocals to make it as great as possible. I know a member personally and we’ve talked about this. They tune. Ed Boyer, their studio Mix Engineer has mentioned it. Ben Bram, they’re arranger/producer has mentioned this. Anything they’ve done on TV other than their earlier days has been pre-recorded if it airs live or tuned live version if it airs later down the road. Manual tuning makes it so that it sounds natural and not noticeable (main reason why people insist it isn’t tuned). A dead giveaway that it’s pre-recorded or sampled is Kevin’s crashes. They hold over his continuing kick or snare, like a real drum kit. You physically cannot hold crashes over other sounds. I’m a beatboxer as well. It’s just not possible. None of this is meant to “degrade” them as singers/performers. They’re incredibly talented, there’s no denying. They just use the same tools every single other artist does and there just comes a point where you need to accept that. Just because they’re a vocal group and everything you hear (controversial with a lot of their recent music) is their voice doesn’t mean they don’t use modern technique.

[@rockstardaduk]

Thanks 😅

[@loriculver7282]

Exactly. "They just use the same tools that every single artists does". We do accept that. We aren't on a high horse and we aren't stupid. And, when those other artists do a live concert and call it a live concert (by music industry standard), it usually isn't picked apart with the underlying implication that they are some how trying to trick their fans. That is what rockstardad is doing and that is what we are objecting to. We have also taken the time to listen to the multitude of performances (often spontaneous) sometimes recorded with just a cell phone mic with none of these tools involved. For this reactor to suggest that they can't possibly do what they do without those tools is a display of arrogance and envy. Additionally, the proof he demanded was provided to him in the commet secton of his first reaction. He chose to ignore it. He even acted like all the comments were just background info about the members training and went on in this reaction about how that wasn't proof. All the while, he blatantly ignored the numerous performance suggestions that are the proof he claimed he needed. He kept focusing on how PTX was using these various tools that as you yourself say "every single other artists does" in a live performance, while failing to emphasize that the use of these tools is industry standard for "every single artist" and that using these tools doesn't negate a live performance. Because he can't be bothered to check out the proof that WAS provided (because it doesn't support HIS narrative) he remains willfully ignorant of how minimal the use of these tools is actually needed in a PTX live performance. His approach to this reaction purposely implies that PTX is being dishonest in some way. This reactor is being disingenuous, imo. PTX is and always have been completely transparent about their music and their process. This transparency includes their new music which is evolving into new and exciting sounds, not always pure acapella. They have said their roots will always be acapella, but they want to grow and evolve musically as well. What true artist doesn't? This evolution of their music isn't duplicitous or "controversial" as you suggest. PTX is an open book. They are some of the hardest working, honest, humble and talented artists you will ever find. Doing a reaction that implies they are trying to trick their fans and aren't really performing live when they absolutely are by every music industry standard is just wrong. This is why PTX fans are showing up to object. We aren't on a high horse. Rockstardad needs to stop being passively aggressive with his misleading commentary. He needs to do better.

[@gordon9995]

You should go to the back of the back of the class until you can hear some very basic understanding of Pentatonix.

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

Remember this is another bass. Avi left amicable. He left amicable. Scott the first singer changed the beginning to show they are not lip singing

[@themaskedbear7400]

It's just not the same without Avi. Matt is great. With the songs he's done with Ptx and Avi had no part in, he truly shines. But it's hard to replace Avi in songs Avi did with the group first. But they're all phenomenal talents and I listen to their music so much, both with Avi and Matt=)

[@rmac1042]

PTX has been singing together for TWELVE years! They intuitively harmonize-particularly the Trio. Mitch, Scott and Kirstie have known each since they were 8! There wasn’t orchestra at the Bowl, so comparing Kevin from there to the special is not valid! 😊

[@sheribest3620]

Pointing out that this base is a different person than in your first video.

[@marilyncernik4128]

I won’t listen to you do Hallelujah. PTX is the master of that

[@nathcrepaldi]

I really like your reactions. Please react to the version of the song Earth Song (Michael Jackson) by Brazilian singer Gabriel Henrique. On 12/08/2023 at 6pm Brasília time, Gabriel Henrique's new video will be released, a milestone in his career and your support is very important.🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@pamscarr8696]

Avi has left the group by this performance and Matt has taken over as bass. I have no idea how the mew group sounds as ceased listening to them when Avi left.

[@Kylla-ni1or]

Everything they do is live

[@shermanneal7226]

Ck ,out their mprompt to,perfomance at the airport using the pa mic..

[@dtunez8083]

If you want live stuff, watch all their videos from the sing off, it was from before they were famous.

[@MariaJose-gz5ym]

Olá ! Gosto muito das suas reações , reaja támbem ao cantor GABRIEL HENRIQUE com o cover da música EATH SONG # MICHAEL JACKSON , E SERÁ LANÇADO CLIP NOVO NO DIA 8/ 12 ÀS 18 HORAS, HORÁRIO DE BRASÍLIA OBRIGADO 😍🎼🎙🇧🇷

[@luziaoliveiramozer2008]

Up 🇧🇷

[@robofwonder]

I don't think a lot of you complaining in the comments were actually listening to what he was saying.

[@shermanneal7226]

Ck, out ptx beginnings, where thy began ,contest the sing off..that they won..all live no instraments.