Matt and Kevin harmonizes so well in this, and Matt's basslines gives me goosebumps. It saddens me how many people I see commenting around KZbin how he can never replace Avi, without actually recognizing how damn good he is, in his own way
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! Avi's an incredible talent, but music isn't always a contest. Matt's presence is a perfect fit for the group, and I think some folks on the internet need to be more considerate of his talent as well. Then again, it's the internet, sooo ...
@Phlippan874 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX Avi's voice is gorgeous, velvety and smooth with an incredible low range but Matt's bass blends really well with the band and has other qualities that seem to be forgotten about. Recently watched a live performance of Hallelujah with Matt instead of Avi, different but amazing still
@ksl-diy72434 жыл бұрын
I really loved Avi and was so sad he left. I appreciated how the whole band supported his need to step back, especially since they clearly love him. When Matt came onboard, I was prepared to be disappointed but I was SO pleasantly surprised at how much he adds to the group. Nobody can replace Avi, but Matt brings enormous talent and great energy. His velvety voice really rocks me. For a full on Matt experience, see their “You’re a Mean One Mr Grinch” on their latest Christmas album and PTX OFFICIAL KZbin channel.
@ChristopherTate4 жыл бұрын
Matt's just *different* as a singer! It might have taken the group a little while to really find the arranging-and-repartee groove with Matt that they'd evolved with Avi, but they are 100% there now. His place in tracks like "Havana" or "New Rules x Are You That Somebody" is just *chefkiss*
@Maerahn4 жыл бұрын
If anyone is ever in any doubt about what Matt brings to Pentatonix, they need only listen to their cover of 'You're A Mean One, Mr Grinch.' Matt completely, utterly OWNED that. Yes, I miss Avi too, and he is and always will be a super-talented singer, but he could not have brought what Matt brought to that 'Grinch' cover. Matt's contribution to Pentatonix is different to Avi's, but the quality and the talent is not diminished in any way. Plus, he always looks like he's having SO. MUCH. FUN! doing what he's doing. How could anyone not love him for that?
@mecfstraveler4 жыл бұрын
Ben Bram has been with them since he and Scott first set out to find a bass and beatboxer to add to The Trio in order to audition for the Sing-Off at Pentatonix's inception. He won a Grammy with them for "Daft Punk Medley" (that one was shot in one member's kitchen and a closet at another member's home). He said in the interview on recording A Capella music that you have to know the right kind of mics to use for each person's voice and that it's different for acapella music then it is for other types of music. What you said made sense to me because of having heard his interview. He is their main vocal producer from way back. They were recently interviewed about their recent EP "At Home" and talked about making these videos from home while they're in quarantine. Scott said each of them had to learn how to use recording software and then purchase the right microphones and set up lighting in order to record their own part by themselves, which the did on their iPhones. Each person then sent their recorded part to Ben Bram for production. I knew what Scott was talking about when he said that because of Ben Bram's interview. You're the first person I've ever heard refer to this sort of thing besides Ben's interview. That was really interesting to hear somebody else understood this. A lot of credit goes to production for this because they could not even hear each other when they recorded their parts. Also, Kevin Olusola (the beatboxer) said it was really exciting to see and hear how well their individual recordings came together even though they couldn't hear or see each other at all during the time each person did their recording. He said it showed how well they know each other as musicians after being together for so many years and he found it really rewarding. Great, informative reaction! Hello from SW Washington 👋🏻
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Hey neighbor! Glad you liked it! If you make it to Rose City Comic Con or Portland Retro Gaming Expo, make sure you stop by the arcade and say hi! I'll be the only guy there with turntables 😁
@rmac10424 жыл бұрын
Maschelle, well stated! One clarification... Avi and Kevin were sharing a house at the time of Daft Punk. PTX recorded the audio in a closet and the video in their kitchen. The total cost to produce this masterpiece was $400! I’m pretty sure the largest percentage of the budget was for video editing, but it was money well spent; it led to their 1st Grammy! Despite the importance of production, the primary reason for PTX’s success, of course, is the extraordinary musicianship of each and every member of Pentatonix! It doesn’t hurt that The Trio has a history going back to when each member was 10 years old! It’s fun to go to KZbin and listen to what they did preceding their senior choral concert. As the choir is filing to their seats, Scott, Mitch and Kirstie are out front singing an a cappella version they arranged of Lady Gaga’s “Telephone”! For high school, it’s astonishingly good! It is evident that The Trio is head and shoulders above anyone their age in talent and artistry! The Trio has become so intuitive with each other, they have always just had a feel where a piece should go and how the harmony should fall! Sure, I’m a Pentaholic, but I’m also a jazz pianist and a composer, so I bring some experience to the table. It is without a doubt that-in my mind at least-Pentatonix is one of the most gifted groups of artists in the world!
@williamhallam24494 жыл бұрын
Ben Bram was actually a music producer for “The Sing-Off”,
@williamhallam24494 жыл бұрын
He knew Scott from before the show, and was so impressed with the group and their performances that he left the show to become their personal music producer.
@amiemariecreative1634 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 "if you find 5 Freddy Mercurys and put them in a group together this is what you get" I love that description! 😁❤
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Haha
@davidwiger60244 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX That is what makes these a cappella groups so good with only 5 people. Most professional singers work in a 1~2 octave vocal range, these singers are working in a 3~5+ octave range and are able to cover for one another as needed. When Avi or Matt go to there head voice, Scott is covering the bass. In Home Free Tim and Chance cover for each other. The shocker to me is in VoicePlay's group when Geoff goes high and you still here the bass line being covered it's Eli taking care of it.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
@@davidwiger6024 Yeah, I'd already heard a little of Home Free, and I'm just discovering VoicePlay. I wanna do their Moana soon, along with Constant Sorrow and Ring of Fire from Home Free. It's probably just gonna take a few weeks to get to all of them, but I'm not in a hurry 😉
@lauraa42944 жыл бұрын
Time flies by quickly. Pentaholics had a really hard time accepting Matt when he first started, but he has truly proven himself. Plus I think his young enthusiastic energy somewhat rejuvenated Petnatonix a bit. Just my opinion. Looking forward to more of your reactions.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@jewels12964 жыл бұрын
I feel the same! Granted they are all young but Matt gave them a more youthful energetic vibe. Especially with Matt and Kevin do their thing.
@summerarmstrong28414 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree about Matt’s more youthful, lighthearted personality.
@louellamoyer55784 жыл бұрын
@@summerarmstrong2841 yeah I saw them at a concert and Kevin and Matte were running across stage just enjoying the crowd and just happy to be there...You don't see that everyday!
@jenniferkamigaki-sander59814 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Freddie Mercury. Have you reacted to their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody!?!? It’s beautiful!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
This is my second reaction ever! I LOVE their cover, though, especially the couch and the rotating sets. They were doing some crazy fun visual stuff before this stupid virus sent everybody home. :-/
@daisybrianna774 жыл бұрын
The speaker thing in the middle was my favorite part.
@rmac10424 жыл бұрын
Just to clarify... Mitch is a counter-tenor; Avi is a basso profundo with operatic training! He can hit those low tones in his chest voice! He has blown PA speakers with his power in live performances. Listen to “Can’t Help Falling In Love”. They do it in 4 instead of 6/8 adding poignancy to the song; the last chord is an A9. The overtones are grounded with Avi’s anchoring 3rd ledger-line bass clef A! The last chord sounds like an organ!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you! I like learning more about the technical side of singing! I know there's way more nuance to what's happening sonically than what I got into here, but learning stuff like this is a big part of why I wanted to have this conversation with KZbin, and now that I'm not trying to pay my bills as a DJ every week, I can finally dive back into that side of music that I just didn't have enough time for in the past ♥️
@whitneyhlavac38704 жыл бұрын
Avi is no longer in the group, he went on to do more solo work. Matt took his spot, so that's him you hear in this.
@greenqueenjp4 жыл бұрын
You: "If you took five Freddie Mercurys and put them in a band together without instruments, you get this..." Me: I'm going to like this channel.
@philipem10004 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it's hard to realize how rare this group is for that very reason: most groups have a lead singer, they have five. The other keys to their success are their tight ability to sing together as noted and the fact that they truly like each other, and it shows through in their music. Oh and I guess they have a fantastic work ethinc and just demand perfection of themselves.
@LeskeyC0014 жыл бұрын
Your characterization of PTX is very apt. I consider it a minor miracle that these 5 got together somehow and the world is a better place for it. Great reaction and thanks for posting. And, Matt. Wow! He’s really come in a found a niche while making PTX complete.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jewels12964 жыл бұрын
I’m consistently amazed how Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie grew up friends and how so much talent came from one school. Add in Todrick too. 🤯
@YtprophetWZ4 жыл бұрын
this is one video that's kinda educational that i actually enjoy
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked it!
@susanb42134 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about being a sound engineer, but I agree with you that they have a great one (might be Ben Bram, but I'm not sure). I've seen them live on some other shows where NO attention was paid to balancing mikes and such. Sometimes Kirstie would be really loud and you couldn't even hear Avi, and other such travesties. :) When you hear them live at their concerts, they have their own people who are paying meticulous attention to the sound and microphones, and it's just perfection. Also I've heard them off mike live, and all of it, all of their live performances sound very VERY close to the recorded versions. They are just that talented. I enjoyed your reaction-first time I've watched your channel.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Thank you for watching!! Yeah, late night shows and live stuff like SNL can be REALLY unforgiving for music artists. I've notice that for years. The fact that PTX got where they are on pure talent AND had to win a recording contract against other peers really shows how much they deserve their success. I've been working in hip-hop a long time and I can think of a few folks with 7+ figure contracts that I couldn't say the same. I've got nothin' but love for PTX :)
@rmac10424 жыл бұрын
Ben Bram is often referred to As the “6th member of Pentatonix” he is an arranger and composer. From what I understand, PTX members sit around a table and jam on a tune to get the basic arrangement under their belts. They then get together with Ben to refine and notate the arrangement! This process enables Pentatonix to perform the arrangements live!
@hstppt4 жыл бұрын
Here's an article on their sound engineer! www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-track-pentatonix
@423catherine4 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX And they were dropped by the record label just a couple weeks after winning the recording contract! I love that they truly made a name for themselves on youtube!
@annasaussieanimals46784 жыл бұрын
I think they quickly realised they had to get their own people when Avi kept blowing speakers. 😆
@cherylwilliams93604 жыл бұрын
This Billie Eilish cover made me really appreciate PTX even more because I'd never heard of Billie Eilish (I'm old..) so I wanted to hear hers... a must to REALLY appreciate their version as well. They are SO respective of the original artist ❤️ I agree Matt (new base) has stepped up to the Avi plate! A good fun one is COME ALONG.
@chasiegrisaffe58674 жыл бұрын
First time I've seen you react, and I really enjoyed it
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I started yesterday!
@rebeccafrost77314 жыл бұрын
What's impressive, to me, with their latest drops is that they're all stuck at home and still putting together great music.
@Karen-Campos4 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head! Sound production is key! Here it’s impeccable! Each member does have a wide vocal range and Matt’s voice is warm and velvety! Together they produce such a FULL sound. I don’t think we appreciate them enough! You’ve probably heard Sound of Silence but if not, it showcases each of them. Stunning powerful video! They released an EP with 6 tracks, they’re releasing a new video each Wednesday, 4 are out, 2 still coming!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up! I'll be checking out some more really soon!
@gsusan114 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you for acknowledging that Matt has filled Avi’s shoes! Yes Avi was dearly loved, but so is Matt. And he has done an outstanding job as the base for Pentatonix. He’s no longer the new guy, he is a bona fide member, and a much loved member, of Pentatonix.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
He really is doing a fantastic job. Until this project, I was a passive fan of PTX. I appreciated and enjoyed their music and videos, and I knew a little about Avi leaving and Matt coming in, but that's about it. The Pentaholics have really been a fantastic and welcoming group since I put this video out almost two weeks ago, and it has really made me want to learn more and be more involved as a fan. Thank you so much for watching!
@gsusan114 жыл бұрын
DJ Switch PDX - I hope you will consider listening to other a cappella bands as well. This genre of music is really starting to grow and you have a number of groups to choose from to listen to. Scott Hoying and Ben Bram are behind two other a cappella groups, Citizen Queen, the all female band and AcapopKids, the youth a cappella group. Home Free is a country a cappella band, and they are wonderful. Voctave and VoicePlay are great bands also. Lots of choices in the a cappella field! I hope you’ll check some of them out. Looking forward to more of your reaction videos.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I discovered groups like the Duke Pitchforks, The Brown Derbies and the Academical Village People back in the early 2k's / Napster days. I've been a fan of a capella ever since, and that's how I discovered PTX on The Sing-Off :)
@jamesensley39064 жыл бұрын
Each member of PTX has a little recording area in their individual home that they used to record their part for this video and for all the songs on their new EP. I know Scott said they were using Zoom during the process for working out arrangements. Then some genius edited it all together. I'm sure you know more about how this works than I.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I thought that might be the case! Considering how hard it is to be in a group without being in the same room, it makes all of this so much more impressive!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
OH! And thank you for watching!
@theresamarion8234 жыл бұрын
I saw that interview and they said it only took them somewhere between 3 hours to 1 day for each arrangement. Scott said he had a few times learning how to get everything set up right to record that he had to take a few time outs. He said getting the lights set up right was the hardest part. They all said they were glad they had to learn how to do it for themselves instead of always having someone else to do it for them.
@jewels12964 жыл бұрын
Theresa Marion Was that the ET Canada interview? I loved getting a little tour of the houses and the floofs!!!!!
@EhrineAshbark4 жыл бұрын
Even if it's something they never have to do again (although it's a nice skill to have), understanding the process more makes it easier to truly appreciate the skill of those who normally do it. Some of the best actors and musicians only got to be that good because they understand what those who contribute to their success do and don't take it for granted.
@chrisabel18334 жыл бұрын
Your face ... expressing all those "wow" and "you gotta be kidding me" moments. Love it!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My mother is Italian, and my father was a Chuck Jones cartoon hahaha!!! But seriously, thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@CourtneyLiz12204 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your insight! Im already constantly impressed by PTX but hearing what you had to say about sound & production just amplifies it.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@PtxXtp4 жыл бұрын
Hey fellow Portlander here too. So glad I watched this. I loved everything you had to say about them. Also your talk about Freddie Mercury, you’re right he was an incredible singer. Wondering about his high range though. It wasn’t until I saw the movie bohemian rhapsody that I realized Freddy didn’t sing the high note in the song and it was actually the drummer from queen that sang it. That’s why I’ve said Mitch was so great in bohemian rhapsody too. He was able to do on his own what it took Queen 3 band members to do. He sang lead, he did the high note and also became a human guitar.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Freddie was incredible, but he was human. I dunno if Mitch could get down as low on the other end as Freddie could, but I would be super interested to see someone take a critical look at both of them to see who had the bigger range, if even in a different register from each other. Also, hi! If you make it out to Rose City Comic Con or the Portland Retro Gaming Expo next year, feel free to come by either arcade and say hello! I'll be the guy in the room with the turntables :)
@calhoun19684 жыл бұрын
The best thing about Pentatonix, what you hear in their video's and at their live shows, you'll hear from them, impromptu on the street, in a coffee shop, a park, a living-room, etc. without mic's and speakers. Their vocal producer is so good, everyone on Earth calls "Him"... God! Matt has only been with them for two years as yet.
@berlyn30144 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reaction. New subscriber here. I really enjoyed your commentary. I agree with what you said about Matt filling Avi's shoes. I'll always love Avi, but I love the energy that Matt brings to the group. I think this is my new favorite Pentatonix song. There's just something about this one that grabs your soul.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for the sub! I'm glad you liked it!
@kaygirly194 жыл бұрын
Very refreshing and educative to hear your comments. I will definitely subscribe.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this, you might like some of my other reacts, including "Dreams" from PTX that just came out this week!
@EliaKay14 жыл бұрын
Along with Ben Bram, Bill Hare is listed as a producer on almost all of their albums and Ed Boyer has always mastered their albums. He’s known for doing a cappella mixing and is considered the best in the world for this style of music
@JamieTransNyc4 жыл бұрын
Unquestionably the best "react" videos of any streamer anywhere on KZbin. You continuously set the bar for these videos. Every other streamer should hang their head in shame.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Awww that's so sweet! Thank you! Now if I could just get past the legal stuff so I can safely go back to making react vids ... 😁
@Bonofox14 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your PTX reaction! I learned a thing or two. And some I already knew! Can't wait for more PENTATONIX reactions!😄👍
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'll do another soon!
@marablemorgan8292 Жыл бұрын
They can feel what the others are going to do...
@adam.44872 жыл бұрын
Topnotch a capella, very talented with outstanding vocal skills. Keeps me coming back to hear them again, old and new productions just make a good day for me.
@RutlandRick2 жыл бұрын
So, what you are saying is that Pentatonix is a phenomenon unlikely to ever be matched. They are the GOAT.
@NoizTheDj4 жыл бұрын
It’s a Billie Eilish song they didn’t write it...
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I was unaware! Thanks Noizy!
@BrunoAlmeida-yn7ei4 жыл бұрын
yet they did a better job
@Spartan_7774 жыл бұрын
@@BrunoAlmeida-yn7ei Nothing new there
@FolkFaninMA4 жыл бұрын
Neither did Billie. This one’s Fin’s.
@kathrynphelps97714 жыл бұрын
Thank you for appreciating Matt, he's an incedible talent. He is tiotally the bass guitar on their New Rules video. AndKevin's percussion is crazy good ontht one too. I'd like to hear what you think.
@MelaniePoparad4 жыл бұрын
The sound production tangent was really helpful. I haven’t ever done anything on the production side so it was helpful to get a bit of background on it.
@alianne924 жыл бұрын
The algorithm tossed your channel at me and I’m so glad it did! Your reaction/analysis was such a good mix of enthusiastic and insightful and curious that it was a joy to watch. Can’t wait to see what you do next :)
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!
@blockedblock52034 жыл бұрын
I'd watch like 100 more Pentatonix reactions from you.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I've got more on the way!
@Langley_Ackerman194 жыл бұрын
Make this happen please!
@hstppt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your insights on sound production, I love getting to learn more about the technical aspects that come together to produce the PTX effect
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I'm glad you liked it!
@joannesmith30294 жыл бұрын
I was a member of a multi award winning choir and all this what you are talking about comes from singing in a choir at that high level where you have to hit your end notes perfectly as one. And I really really appreciate how hard it is to sound as good as this.... all the best artists out there have a grounding in choir I bet. Finally, I like to hear reviews with technical appreciation rather than just what they look like in the video. It is tremendously hard to do what they do and even better still they have a distinctive PTX style and shape to their harmonies that is unique to them. Sometimes You just cannot believe they have so much depth of sound coming in and out layering on top of each other and at incredible speed and with unbelievable breath control it simple is mind boggling. There will never be a group that will ever match their perfection no matter how hard they try. PTX are unique and as as important as the great ones that only come around every decade or so. BRAVO.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@sean18494 жыл бұрын
Hello bud...Hey PTX fam
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching!
@sean18494 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX it was very informative so Thank you for that.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
@@sean1849 Thanks! I hope people like them :)
@joeswanson76344 жыл бұрын
Hey Sean. guarantee to see you if it's a ptx reaction :)
@JoSedunary4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sean 🐨
@MelaniePoparad4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you react to the rest of their newest releases. I really enjoyed your thoughts on this song. They all have insane ranges. So true. And so refined in each range.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
That's the plan! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!
@ehcimocs23644 жыл бұрын
Hello PDX! Great you're from my hometown. I'm also huge PTX fan. Loved hearing your comments. I like when reactors react, not just spout off. You were insightful. Please do more PTX.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I definitely will!! If you make it to Rose City Comic Con or the Portland Retro Gaming Expo next year, come by the arcades and say hi! I'll be the dude behind the turntables! :-)
@denisehart71044 жыл бұрын
This is the Grammy winning song by Billie Eilish, and PTX does a fantastic version. I love this, PTX rocks !
@tammyhill84094 жыл бұрын
If you have time someday would you react to Scott with Rozzi singing 'Lose Us' Or Scott with Mario Jose singing 'Lost on You' Or both if you have a mind to. lol
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! I'll have to start writing down some of these! Thank you for watching :)
@tammyhill84094 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX I also subscribed, hoping for more PTX!
@tammyhill84094 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX Yay!!!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There's lots more coming!
@Bonofox14 жыл бұрын
YES PLEASE!!🙏 Scott shows such and IMPRESSIVE range, soul AND emotion in the two songs suggested! I'm just CRAZY for Baritone, bass voices! I LOVE all members of PTX but Scott and Avi and now Matt are my ultimate favorites!😍👍
@NoizTheDj4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t think anyone but Billie could do this song any justice ... I was wrong but it took five of them to one Billie.
@katieoberst4904 жыл бұрын
You got a new sub JUST because you started talking about your love of the production of their videos. I. LOVE. Your. Passion. Just that is worth watching, thank you for it!!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm having a lot of fun doing these react videos!
@ankhgirl34 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your reaction and commentary. I hope you react to the other tracks/videos on their recently released HOME EP. All the songs are covers except “Take Me Home” in the Home medley, but you know PTX always puts their flare on them so that track has a fresh sound. They’ll be dropping an original album soon as well. Should be Great!!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'll definitely check it out!
@lemondrizzlecake77664 жыл бұрын
I love that you talked about production! I feel so many Pentatonix fans tend to underestimate how important that is, and almost get offended when one brings it up, as if production took something away from the raw talent of these amazing singers (which it doesn't - like you said, you can't invent a sound that isn't there). I have a very rudimental understanding of music production, mostly coming from the fact I sang in a choir for many years and we did live shows and recorded a couple of things. I always love listening to the official releases of PTX for the incredible talent of everyone involved, the singers and the sound production team. So many incredible individuals make this amazing music possible.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Production is important, but the distinction I think many people overlook is that the production can't replace a quality performance, only enhance it.
@MSKPELLEGRINO4 жыл бұрын
The trio grew up together so thet have that freakish unison of siblings without the genetic similarity of their voices. It makes their harmony so delicious. And Kevin is super human so having him excel is no surprise. And Matt grew up in church so I think choir is literally in his DNA. The all deserve to give major egos but they are a humble and generous group. Its that humbleness that make their sound blend.
@JoSedunary4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your insightful reaction - 'Small guy with incredible range..." is Mitch. They all recorded their parts on their phones and then sent it to their engineer (who is obviously an alien ) to mix/produce. Yes, Matt replaced Avi (with Avi's help !! ) in mid 2017. They had to put their new original album on hold due to the virus...so decided to put out a 6 track EP of covers for their fans (and probably for themselves at this point - they hate being apart for long periods of time) This is the 3rd track (with music vid) to drop... we're getting the 5th track next Wednesday. They've done 'Home' a medley of songs referring to being at home.... Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)...When the Party's over (Billie Eilish)... Break My Heart (Dua Lipa)... next will be Dreams (Cranberries) then finally Cologne (Clean Bandit)...just in case you hadn't heard about it yet !!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'4", so "small guy" is a pretty broad descriptor for me haha. Thank you for watching!
@JoSedunary4 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX Haha .. well compared to Scott I think all the rest are 'small' :)
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Haha that's fair
@louellamoyer55784 жыл бұрын
Hey! How is it going up there? My daughter lives in Sutherlin not far from there. If I make it up to see her I will stop in and say hi! I'm in Tx. I enjoy all the info. you give us on your reactions and it shows how hard an artist has to work and training to do what they do. I am much more appreciative of the art besides the enjoyment of listening. Same with the beatbox reactor Xureck (Reck). He has given me so much. It sure makes the music richer! He was inspired by Kevin to learn the craft and has worked hard for 3 years. He was accepted into the Swissbeatbox community! The music industry is far more than the avg. person realizes...So thank you! will be watching!
@lavalampdancer3 жыл бұрын
I hope you will do a whole lot more Pentatonix reviews soon! I love watching your reactions and I watch the others but PTX is really my jam and they have so many songs you haven't done yet!
@DJSwitchPDX3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, I had to slow down on them cause Sony are being buttheads with the KZbin copyright system, but my next video is their recent 90s dance medley, so don't worry ... more PTX soon! 🙂
@thejollyrogers98084 жыл бұрын
I am here for reactions to Avi's solo work. His voice is insane and he has incredible range...more than what people realise till they hear him sing solo. Loved this reaction. New sub here.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I'm really glad you liked it! I saw a video some time ago of Avi in a coffee shop or something, and he was in a whole different range than I was used to, so I had to double-check that it was really him! haha
@arlogsdon4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your reaction and your analysis of them. I can't wait to hear more. Another acapella group that's worth a listen is Home Free.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'll check out Home Free this week!
@lauriehalverson16803 жыл бұрын
Be proud if that. Pentatonix is amazing.
@artistwintersong73433 жыл бұрын
Great response. Nice.
@chrismorin13184 жыл бұрын
Have you checked out their Mad World release yet! Absolutely stunning!
@elizabethsantersero95974 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your reaction! I enjoyed your take and what you had to add :-)
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked it!
@realsheasmith4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing, warned a new sub here!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you like them!
@cherylwilliams93604 жыл бұрын
The first thing I did was listen to Billie Elish's original first so I could fully appreciate this cover.. so glad I did. It's VERY respectful of her song (as they always are). This is off their latest EP - AT HOME which they recorded most cuts from their own homes while in quarantine except one which had already been recorded previously but not video yet..COLOGNE, a Clean Bandit cover.. You especially would appreciate COLOGNE which is one of the very best they've done.. Kevin sounds like an 808. Many have been reacting to it without a video but would really LOVE to hear your more experienced reaction!
@johnwakefield93783 жыл бұрын
Great insightful reaction. I loved your comment that this is like having 5 Freddie mercury's in one group.
@lorimclachlan3084 жыл бұрын
Avi's solo stuff is amazing, but matt is doing a great job with Pentatonix! Change is on the Rise by Avi si a great listen, if you decide to react to his solo releases.
@kathyryan25654 жыл бұрын
Run to you an original by them is so beautiful if you liked this then please watch Run To You
@sedouright77964 жыл бұрын
You should react to a Bass Battle (Avi x Tim x Geoff) or the Vocal Range Videos of Avi x Mitch x Scott x Kirstie x Kevin
@kathyryan25654 жыл бұрын
please watch and react to more Pentatonix Aha Singapore is insane the highs and lows
@tayostalnaker51384 жыл бұрын
Hey, I didn't know this was a Billie Eilish song either, I'm not into heavy metal. Anyway, another great vid Switch! Looking forward to the next.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I've got plenty more on the way :)
@Russ_Keith4 жыл бұрын
Hello again. First off, to you or anybody else who is horrified at the length of this comment, I completely understand if you just want to scroll right past it. No hard feelings. I won't be offended. Your comments about production, particularly on vocals sent me listening again to Macy Gray's 2016 Stripped album. It was my first Hi-Res album and the first notes of the first track , Annabelle, sold me. The production is amazing. This album is particularly suited to Hi-Res because I've found the simpler the arrangement and the more organic the sounds are, the more noticeable the improvement is. I don't care what anybody says, I can hear the difference on this album between 24/96 and 24/192 even at my age (70) when my ears not supposed to be able to. It's when you turn up the volume and it doesn't sound louder, it feels nearer. I do have a nice, well-balanced Hi-Fi system put together as separates in the 90s so that helps. I started transferring my vinyl albums to digital when I realised they sounded better in every case where I had a vinyl and CD version of the same album. I decided to capture them before the years and repeated plays took their toll on the vinyl. This was decades ago when I hadn't heard of Hi-Res music but for some reason I can't even remember, I decided to record at 24/48. Before I noticed the superiority of my digitised version, I had been replacing the vinyl versions with CDs at that time because I believed the red book story and giving away the vinyl version coz I had 1200 albums and not enough space to store them before I realised the reality but some I had to record because there weren't CD versions of them, mainly the jazz albums, so I'm glad I decided to use the settings I did. By the time I got into Hi-Res I had 300 albums left so I dug my record deck out of storage and began to digitise them at HI-Res myself and the results are glorious, most noticeably, Ute Lemper's "Crimes of the Heart" album. I've had to put it on hold for the moment because my stylus is getting old and I have an SME Series IIIs arm and am finding it impossible to replace the stylus or cartridge, which is no longer made, that can work with that arm at a price that is worthwhile just for the job of digitising my remaining albums. But I'll keep looking. I hope this wasn't too tedious for you. I just thought it might interest you. If not, I refer you back to the first line of my comment.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
No need to apologize. As you can see from my videos, I can also be a bit long-winded :)
@WizardPandora4 жыл бұрын
Mitch now has 6 octaves and 1 note as a counter tenor
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
6 octaves is crazy!
@kiaradrake5414 жыл бұрын
Have you listened to their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody yet? It’s brilliant! Speaking of Crazy Baritones... Scott is insane! He covers the Bass whenever Avi or Matt take Lead so he can hit the Bass but still get up there in his range!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I love the couch thing they did in that video. I really wanna "drive" the motorized couch! Haha
@dewosurei4 жыл бұрын
I know you’ve probably already seen the video so you can’t do a true first reaction to it, but I would really look forward to a commentary/breakdown video on Pentatonix Daft Punk. I really enjoyed your commentary and the technical knowledge you shared in this video. I think it would be very interesting to hear your thoughts on the production, vocal mixing, and arrangement of Daft Punk, especially as it is one of their earliest professional works and arguably the one that got them recognized as mainstream artists instead of just a niche group.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Well, guess what I recorded yesterday ... Should be up by the end of the week!
@thomasarussellsr4 жыл бұрын
I dont think there is as much production as you're making it out to be, in general, with this group. They sound virtually the same in concert and in cellphone shot videos of concert songs. They're just that good.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I know they're talented and I know their live performances are pretty tight, but this most recent album they all did from their homes pulled back the curtain quite a bit on how much production goes into their multitracking. That's not a bad thing! It takes a really talented producer like Ben to know how to use production to support the performances of the singers without overpowering it. It really works for them in their videos, and then whatever effects/compression/etc they use on the road is likely just a reproduction of what they use when they record, since most of that can fit in a laptop these days.
@thomasarussellsr4 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX yeah, tech is pretty much on the fly these days, but they were pretty tight even on "The Sing Off" where they debued to the world as a group of five. Scott, Kirsten, and Mitch started out together in High school and added Kevin and Avi just before going to the television competition show. And they were tight as heck even then. I believe in an interview Ben even said they make his job extremely easy as he doesn't have much tweeking to do at all, most of the time, other than to adjust microphone volume levels. Of course bass doesn't typically carry as well as treble, so cutting the trebble back and increaseing the bass volume for balance is typically needed in most group dynamics. Also, a lot of beat-boxing sounds need some volume boost or it can get drowned out by powerful vocals as well, so, yeah, there has to be some production during and post, but not as much as most peiple would think with groups like Pentatonix, Home Free, and a few others in modern acappella groups. Skills levels have increased. Home Free's beat-boxer has won first place in some beat-boxing award for the last couple of years. If you haven't checked them out yet, you should. (Mostly a country music sound, but with some pop and gospel songs thrown in too). Check out their "Man of Constant Sorrow" video and their beat-boxer's "drum solo" video/s, they rock it in their own genre. P.S. PTX's Avi guest's in Home Free's Ring of Fire video, (killer bass from Avi and Tim (HF's bass)).
@Dave194914 жыл бұрын
Talking about crazy range, react to the bass in the group Voice Play. The song Oogle Boogle is a great example of his range.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Would be glad to check it out! Thank you for watching!
@canolij53234 жыл бұрын
Please reaction to Vocal Range Mitch Grassi.It really crazy!!Pleaseeee😫 And is not Avi is Matt.Matt this is new bass
@stevenmurphy24454 жыл бұрын
One of my voice Coaches (who was a fairly famous opera singer) used to always say singing low is determined by biology, singing high is determined by practice. If you have an interest in this subject I'd be glad to relate his insight as I understand it.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
Of course! I never actually studied vocal performance, just hung out with choirs and took some college theory/composition (didn't finish, though).
@stevenmurphy24454 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX Singing low relies on two things 1. the length of your vocal muscles ( the longer the lower) and 2. how relaxed those muscles are. One can learn to relax the muscles letting you sing lower but you will always be bound by the muscle length. Singing high of the other hand is a very different process. The vocal muscles are flexed and thinned to sing higher. This process can be learned and becomes usable with practice. There are also some other tricks to singing high using Head voice, whistle tones or falsetto. These techniques actually reduce the amount of vocal muscle engaged. There are a couple of singers that I can think of that really good examples of a low voices singing quite high. Geoff Castilucci with Voice Play is a good example. The that really demonstrates this is "the oogy boogy song. Tim Foust is another one his sings with home free I would listen to Ring of Fire featuring Avi Kaplan then listen to their cover of Mayday. Both these guys are leally low basses that have learned to sing high. Another is Dimash There is a lot of debate about Dimash being a baritone or a tenor. I my opinion it doesn't matter he has mastered some of the techniques mentioned here. The song I would listen too is SOS. Obviously there is a lot more to this discussion than I have touched on. My vocal coach that turnrd me on to this idea was Nicolai Gedda. He has some you tube videos out there his voice is amazing you should listen to one of his also. I would also suggest one of my videos but alas I don't have any. Throat cancer took my voice in 2001 before your tube was even a gleam it its papas eyes.
@AngelsWips4 жыл бұрын
They have said, they will never ever put an album out unless they can reproduce the sound on stage
@michaelengel20774 жыл бұрын
there is an old joke that has been going around for years with PTX is...PTX doesn't need auto-tune...but auto-tune needs PTX...
@joebarnhart44604 жыл бұрын
You'd probably appreciate this article, written by someone who has done some production for PTX: www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-track-pentatonix
@BiggChiefSA3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if anyone here Has heard the youtube version of pentatonix played next to billie ellish's version she could easily be a 6th member its just perfect
@elizabethchetwood19164 жыл бұрын
Mitch is a counter tenor, meaning he can hit soprano notes!
@cherylwilliams93604 жыл бұрын
You really MUST listen to COLOGNE on this same EP or better yet, react to it please! It is audio only, but SO worth listening to...ABSOLUTE PERFECTION and reeeeally shows how absolutely incredible Kevin is!!! Thank you for this really good reaction!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I'll check it out! Thank you for watching!
@daisybrianna774 жыл бұрын
Pentatonix is one of my favourites and I alternate wildly between Mitch and Kevin as my all time favorite. In saying that I love Billie Eilish too much to have a deep love for this particular cover but *Break My Heart* was just perfection.
@timmeah14 жыл бұрын
This is like all the vulnerability and pain shared among 5 adults. Billie Eilish's version contains the same amount of that but shouldered all by herself. Both versions are wonderful, but hers really hits me.
@drieuxkoeppel81524 жыл бұрын
They’re just referred to as “Pentatonix”. Not “The Pentatonix”!
@SilverFlame8194 жыл бұрын
I had to laugh at the intro. "Production's so good." When they're all singing in their living rooms or whatever. :D Whoever took all their recordings and blended them is fantastic, for sure. But if they sound this good in their own little home studio areas, imagine how they sound in the shower. Haha!! You should check out "Home", it's a mash-up of a bunch of songs, but also recorded in their houses. This plague is turning some musicians into magicians! :D
@lexymich36473 жыл бұрын
The production....mixer is Ed Boyer. He worked on the ising off and they have you used him ever sense.
@scottsaunder7024 жыл бұрын
I agree about Freddie Ann Wilson was one of the best female rockers
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there
@bethvargas88414 жыл бұрын
Hey i wonder if you've heard of Ed Boyer? He was their mixer during Avi era, not sure though if he still is now. He described in an article I read the technicalities of mixing, the equipment that he used, the softwares that he applied. The guy with the high notes is Mitch. Hahaha five Freddie Mercuries 👌 Yup Matt Sallee took the bass responsibility since their 2017 Christmas tour (proby) and officially in Jan 2018. I've heard Avi helped out in choosing Matt
@bethvargas88414 жыл бұрын
New sub here. I love your insights coming from someone who has experience with technical part of recordings. Ed Boyer was the PTX sound mixer during the Avi era, nit sure if that's until now. Found this interesting article - somewhat a long read but I am thinking you might find interesting also www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-track-pentatonix Matt Sallee is the current bass officially started in 2018 but sort of a "proby" during the 2017 Christmas tour. Avi helped in selecting him. I fully agree 💯 re Freddie Mercury - he's got one powerful voice. Looking forward for more PTX 👌
@craptos69384 жыл бұрын
When you get around to it I think you’ll enjoy Superfruit’s (Mitch and Scott’s channel) hip hop goes broadway. It’s great and there are bloopers after the Subscribe banner. It’d be fun to see your reaction but it may be something you want to see on your own.
@Trapper50cal4 жыл бұрын
I think they actually push forward vocals based on the video production...like when you see a particular solo member in frame, that person's levels get bumped a bit...I swear that's what I'm hearing...in addition to the potential to just be hearing their part more, simply from visual recognition. If it's true, it's next level.
@belinda614 жыл бұрын
If you haven't yet, you should check out "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" with Avi Kaplan and Peter Hollens.
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I will! I like Peter Hollins' work
@johnelvisclark4514 жыл бұрын
I ca'nt brlieve you are a professional Dj and did not know this was a Billie Ellish cover they are amazing and you should do therir version of Bohemian Rhaspody you will be shook
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
It's not exactly a club banger haha But I'm familiar with their BR cover and I definitely wanna do it soon. Thank you for watching!
@sandicave96374 ай бұрын
Mitch has a 6 octave range!!! He, Mitch is a Counter-tenor.
@stevek76993 жыл бұрын
I really like PTX and Billy Eilish and I've been thinking about what they have in common, since their presentations, on the surface, are so different. I've really come to believe that it comes down to the quality of their producers. I can't imagine a PTX song without Ben producing, and the same goes for Billie with Finneas. They're not just great producers, but producers who know their performers...almost instinctively.
@williamurbschat65924 жыл бұрын
Check out Dimash Kudaibergen for THE most incredible range and power! Seven octaves! Consistently. Start with SOS and behold the wonder! You will get chills guaranteed
@dawnpatterson87082 жыл бұрын
Please do a reaction to their cover of bohemian rhapsody
@kristagerry85054 жыл бұрын
I love your comparison of this group to Freddie Mercury! Interestingly enough Mitch Grassi has a wider vocal range than Freddie Mercury did! Freddie had a 4 octave range and Mitch has a 6 +1 octave range! Also I'm glad you mentioned how Matt Saliee belongs with the group! He isn't just some random guy/singer just thrown in to fill a hole! He was heavily vetted by Avi Kaplan himself! Avi helped search and find his replacement and he respected and cared about the rest of the group enough to find them the absolute best person to take his place! The others in the group also respected Avi enough to trust his recommendations and advice knowing he wouldn't recomend someone who wasn't worthy of the role and lastly I truly believe he's a perfect fit for the group especially personality wise and they all seem to get along so well and have so much fun and they sound so amazing together! They truly seem to be "Happy Now" pun intended! I think some of the fans are just being unfair to Matt because it's not his fault!
@janethoffman41974 жыл бұрын
This is great! I enjoy PTX, but am really a Home Free fan. You should check them out! They are so talented, have very talented production, and their bass, Tim actually taught Avi to go lower!
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I've heard a couple things from them. I'm definitely gonna have to check them out some more! Thanks for watching!
@travisrussell91664 жыл бұрын
Hello, have you ever taken a listen to Home Free? They are an all male accapella group. They won the sing off, i am pretty sure the year after PTX. I recomened their cover of MY CHURCH,great harmonies
@DJSwitchPDX4 жыл бұрын
I've heard them a little bit, definitely a talented group, and I'm not one to shy away from any genre. I'll have to check them out for sure!
@creyes8793 жыл бұрын
Hey bro! can you comment a bit on the equipment they are using and what stuff you recommend?
@pattis26413 жыл бұрын
I just found your reactions and were very impressed!! Can you please check out their new original album "THE LUCKY ONES", including their singles Coffee in Bed and Never Gonna Smile".
@DJSwitchPDX3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to! Unfortunately, the label and management for PTX is taking advantage of KZbin reactors, so it may be some time before I'm reacting to PTX again. They're very talented and I enjoy their music, but unlike many other reactors on KZbin, I have to protect my career or I don't get to do this anymore.
@pattis26413 жыл бұрын
@@DJSwitchPDX And rightfully so!! Please consider it later down the road!!
@amyjones24904 жыл бұрын
Have you heard their live Aha! Singapore? Not professional but wow!
@SilverFlame8194 жыл бұрын
(And you're talking about Avi sounding great in production, but have you seen the live videos of him blowing the speakers?? If you'd check out the Aha! live in Singapore video, that's got some fun speaker damage going on from Avi...) :)
@christiestewart26743 жыл бұрын
Since You were taking about Freddie Mercury, You should react to Bohemian Rhapsody Covered by Pentatonix!!!! And Mitch Grassi is the guy that you couldn't remember his name!!!!