RAPPER REACTS to Sounds of Silence by Pentatonix

This is probably my favorite performance by Kirstin. Very breathtaking.
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[@df5199]

Recommend The Wizard Of Ahhs for a great Kirstie performance.

[@siam5579]

Absolutely… it’s one of my favorites for sure.

[@lorriredmon7531]

Did you notice that Scott took the baseline for Matt when he was singing lead? Scott has an amazing range. He also covers baseline for Avi in Hallelujah. Kirsten also has a fabulous lower range. You can hear it well in their version of Shallow. Great reaction!

[@jessicajackson8064]

The gentleman in the white jacket doesn't often sing. Well done.

[@laurabistak5680]

Kirstie's solo in Amazing Grace is probably my favorite. No matter how many times I listen to it, it still gives me chills.

[@shirleyfisher8313]

The mezzo soprano voice has a beautiful range and Kirsten gets to both the higher and lower range with such smoothness its amazing.

[@honeybun4817]

Avi left PTX in 2017 and Matt replaced him as bass. All the members of PTX have and still are writing their own songs, collaborating with other members and preforming separately. Their are no egos within PTX which is why there is always so much energy in their performances. Both Avi and Matt have brought unique influences to PTX.

[@kimschiller1364]

If you want awe inspiring Kirstie, check out Amazing Grace. For a Kirstie lead in her lower register, try Rather Be. Great reaction!

[@flaviab5315]

Yes, Up

[@nunya4752]

100% on Rather Be.

[@judithL3100]

You should try Shallow, Say Something, Can You Feel The Love Tonight and Seasons of Love for great Kirstie singing. Also, Havana, and Come Along are kind of cool.

[@df5199]

Perfect choices.

[@Badger77722]

Agree with all of these!

[@lesleycoughlin6840]

Kirstie has an acoustic version of her song Break a Little that is gorgeous. I hate to say that I don't like something she did, but the pop version just didn't do it for me. Then I heard the acoustic version, and it is hauntingly beautiful.

[@df5199]

@@lesleycoughlin6840 I couldn’t agree more.

[@celiachristman104]

"Sounds of Silence" was released in February of 2019 and "90's Dance Medley" was released April 0f 2021, FYI. Scott sings small bass parts when the bass (Avi or Matt) have solos. KIrstie is a mezzo soprano, which is a full and can be low voice. A lot of people also talk about this song as being a somber song, but the way PTX sings it reminds me of a plea. It's like "Hear us! We are telling you something important! Wake up to what is happening in the world!"

[@alfredh3071]

S&G wrote and recorded the song, but PTX now owns it. Kevin actually uses the stomp on stage to augment the sound of the percussion. Thank you for getting Kirs-ten’s name right. I hear and see commenters say it wrong and it sounds like nails on a chalkboard. She is a star and deserves better.

[@ruth2141]

The new bass is Matt Sallee and has a music degree from Berklee College of Music. Not sure how his range compares to Avi's but he seems to have trained to develop his baritone range where Avi developed his low bass. Avi left after the end of Pentatonix's 2016-17 tour and they did some recordings and videos with four singers, then brought Matt in on a trial basis to record some tracks for their 2017 Christmas album and do the 2017 Christmas tour. I wonder how much time he had to learn all of Avi's parts for the tour repertoire.

[@moragcarnie843]

According to the band, Matt came to his first audition knowing every single bass line in PTX's recordings. He was a massive fan before he was a member!

[@stankwasny56]

Kirstie is always special. Her voice is beautiful.

[@debbiechalmers4719]

Simon and Garfunkel released this Song October 1964.

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. They are amazing. They cover a lot of different genres and have songs/videos for every mood. Please react to Pentatonix "Mad World", "Can't Hold Us", "Havana", "Amazing Grace", "Come Along", "Evolution Of "Rihanna and "Butter x Dynamite". They are all different styles and I love how they did each.

[@janecampbell1981]

Kristin has a vibration in her voice that is what you hear.

[@vickipeterson9633]

Avi is doing great as is his solo work. Yes, please check out his new LP entitled Floating on a Dream. Every track is brilliant and amazing. I especially love the track He don't treat you Right. A natural born storyteller and that voice...soulful buttery chocolate. He and his music are relatable. Hope you will react to him more. This was a super reaction. Really enjoyed your breakdown. Thanks!

[@margretrosenberg420]

If you regularly look at Kevin while he's beatboxing you'll see that when he isn't actually using his hands to say, clap, or pound on his chest or something, they're actually holding imaginary drumsticks and are off beating on imaginary drums, or cymbals, or whatever. Cool to watch.

[@Nanapudden1111]

You probably know this already but the song was recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in 1965. Enjoying your perspective of Pentatonix.

[@TonyG-gk7qr]

For Kristen. Check out Seasons of Love ❤️

[@Keeleyrandrew8182]

Also, this video was actually in 2019. Mitch has his mullet here, while in the 90's dance medley, he didn't

[@susanpeterson9947]

Scott Hoying is a natural baritone (though it’s a rare and welcome surprise when we get to hear it). He has an awesome range, can and does sing bass to tenor as needed.

[@tammielongino7485]

THIS IS WHY PTX IS THE BEST A CAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD🌎 THIS IS ALSO WHY PTX IS GOING ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. CONGRATS PTX. ❤🎼🎵

[@rebapuck5061]

I hope they use the PTX font.

[@the_petty_crocker]

Michelle Williams is critically overlooked. Thanks for that shoutout and this reaction.

[@susanricketts8916]

We all hope the best for Avi. He is amazing. He was amazing in the group and amazing solo also.

[@deniseloper4002]

Listen to the Amazing Grace Kirsten sounds incredible. They all do!

[@DougRayPhillips]

The song isn't inherently low. In all recorded and released versions of the Simon & Garfunkel original (there are at least three studio versions), Since sings in normal male midrange and Garfunkel supplies high harmony / counterpoint. In the Disturbed cover (both the studio and live TV versions), Draiman sings the first two verses low, then jumps up an octave.

[@Badger77722]

I've heard some speculation that Scott starts off singing low because of the Disturbed version, but when he comes back in for the final verse, he's back in his more normal range.

[@johncspine2787]

That chord progression before Kirsten’s solo..amazing..

[@Bobal27]

So, when Pentatonix arranges a song, they do a bunch of research on that song. I bet they’ve heard at least 5 variations of this song, and picked out some of the best pieces to put together, with their own flavor. After all, their nods to Walk Off The Earth (WOTE) in “Somebody That I Used to Know” were, to quote Ben Folds, “Bitchin’.” That also includes the screen shakes from WOTE’s version of “I Knew You Were Trouble,” which means they did research on the groups who covered the song, and not just covers of the song. Avi’s “Beard Guy” hat (RIP, Mike), and Mitch’s mannerisms and vocal stylings definitely point to their Gotye “cover,” “5 People 1 Guitar!” (Or as the thumbnail called it, “5 PEEPS 1 GUITAR.”) So any other versions of any songs they’ve done likely have snippets or vibes from that song’s history, like the poetic, upbeat (Thanksgiving) vibes from “Over the River,” or the Disneyesque key changes added to a previously key-change-free Disney song (Can You Feel the Love Tonight). Even the actual film clips from the original Wizard of Oz, showing defining moments of the original actors who played the characters currently singing near the end of “Wizard of Ahhhs.” And they originally got the idea to make all these songs better by incorporating other artists’ versions to the original from Shawn Stockman, on the Sing-Off, when he said, “I’m still a performer, so when I hear y’all doing stuff like that [impressive musical nuances], I’m like this [takes notes of what to copy], on the low.” They paid him tribute in their next performance, adding a well-placed Motown Philly “Mmm-DA-Da,” to a Britney Spears Medley.

[@juliewade1393]

You should watch her in "Say Something " she's fantastic 👏

[@vickyrobertson3166]

You should really check out all of their performances from The Sing Off. They were so young and you can see how good they were and how far they have come since then.

[@kaibae4791]

I recommend checking out their version of John Lennon's Imagine next. Mostly because I feel like it is the right song for the time, but an amazing arrangement as well. I've really enjoyed your reactions!

[@tasia2174]

Another recommendation for a great Kirstie song that I haven't seen others recommend yet is My Favorite Things.

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Mat Sallee rocks.#Great resonance

[@ruth2141]

I'm old so I grew up with Simon and Garfunkel. But most people today know this song from Disturbed's version, particularly a viral live performance on a late-night TV program. This seems to be mostly based on the Disturbed version, but they somehow inject a feeling of hope into what Disturbed made a really bleak song.

[@concernedwatcher7943]

The original by Simon and Garfunkel was light and higher range, Disturbed version started the lower register and more serious sounding trend.

[@dmonroe814]

The original Sound of Silence is by Simon and Garfunkel. It is a folk song in a much higher range. It made you think. Disturbed redid it as a much deeper, much more passionate song. It made you feel.

[@johnanthony2545]

Breath taking and refreshing. I would add soul cleansing. They touch my heart.

[@chuckmccaslandsr.8859]

Loved those descending chords in full harmony!

[@robladwig4561]

No one does it better than PTX!

[@randygoforth]

Rob, I agree , Pentatonix Sound of Silence is incredible. But, listen to Disturbed, Sound of Silence. It will give you goosebumps!

[@HeatherMax13]

Kevin, to me, is by far the most versatile of the group. They're all fantastic and have large ranges, but Kevin is percussion, sound effects, can shake your bones with his lower octaves and can sweeten anyone's heart with his angelic higher notes. Seriously talented. Also on a side note, I came here for the Pentatonix reaction because I love them but I love your zip-up, my guy. Plus ultra way to represent UA. 🤙🏼

[@Keeleyrandrew8182]

Also if you want to check out another impressive Kirstie performance, check out their seasons of love performance live kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4CTYod_i71mia8

[@cheath1aisd]

..... also the cover of "Shallow"

[@patsywilliams.2823]

Even though there's so many in the band when they sing together you can hear each individual voice as a pose to when you sing in a group your voice get dround out

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Yes they eon the sing off. A record contract and $200 grand. A week after they moved to LA, the record company dropped them. They took the money and started making youtube videos and the rest is history. Unbelievable what incredible talent and a massive amount of drive and ambition can get you. I recently looked up the net worth of rhe group as a whole, is $80 million. Pretty good for a little group from Texas.

[@jduncanandroid]

I think the entrance was in response to Disturbed's version of this son, where he starts low and builds higher (excellent video to check out if you haven't)

[@janetburrows137]

Find the video from them of Aha then find the live performance from Singapore. Sounds iffy, as it was recorded by a guy on his phone. The phone isn’t up too the notes that are hit. But find them both. Blow your mind. 🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@pennewilson8382]

You should listen to the Prayer and Bohemian Rhapsody

[@lynnsoeth5301]

Have you done Say Something? It's a mind blower!

[@jcs1025]

Thier arraignments are always amazing.

[@robinmcdaniel5881]

I agree with your assessment of Kirsten. Another where she shines is Amazing Grace and the Prayer

[@margretrosenberg420]

At some point I'd love to see you react to the Pentatonix version of _Imagine,_ by John Lennon. It's incredibly powerful.

[@kathrynphelps9771]

No, 90's Dance mix was April 2021, Mitch had lost his mullet and Kirstie had a short blonde cut. Sound of Silence was released 2 years earlier in 2019.

[@AugustDeb]

Love the big spoon!

[@elbatejeda5081]

Great reaction!!

[@tawnypierce6485]

Paul Simon wrote this in 1963 and Simon and Garfunkel first recorded it in 1964.

[@barbarahicks2927]

I remember when they first released this... it was the first video with Matt as bass, and I wasn't disappointed. It's up there with my favourite PTX tunes.

[@patsywilliams.2823]

Even though there's only one girl in the group you can still hear her voice clearly the guys voice doesn't over powers hers

[@polarbearcraze19]

Think this is the most upbeat Sound of Silence I have ever heard. Liked your response. Thank you.

[@arwynOG]

I can't remember if I commented yet on your videos but I basically found your PTX videos with your latest reaction to The Prayer. I immediately went back to your first video and I've been slowly making my way through them. I really appreciate your insight into their songs and voices & I'm really looking forward to seeing you do more. As others have said, Seasons of Love is a great one for Kirstin as is Rather Be. I don't think you've seen Kevin play the cello yet so reacting to Shallow would be great to see him cellobox and hear Kiristin with a great solo. It really showcases her vibrato.

[@kellygreen7559]

If you want to hear where The harmonize and you hear different Increases of the voices Try listen to amazing grace my chains are gone that song always makes me cry when I hear them and also hear can you feel the love tonight

[@ptxaholic]

Finally got around to watching this. I've been subbed for awhile and this is why. That is all... 🙂

[@cheath1aisd]

(React to EVERYTHING on their channel . . it’s an entire rabbit hole of material past and present. They were amazing when they started and have only gotten better as they have worked more. .. 2021: “Christmas Under the Stars” to see their work LIVE Hallelujah Daft Punk Medley 90’s Dance Medley ALL Christmas (fun ones: Mr. Grinch, All My Favorite Things, 12 Days Xmas) Imagine Say Something Sing! (Original) Be My Eyes (Original) Mad World Happy Now (Original) The Prayer Sound of Silence Can’t Hold Us Amazing Grace Mary Did You Know? Are You That Somebody…. Come Along Havanna Coffee In Bed (Original) Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody Little Drummer Boy Notes: Original Bass: Avi Kaplan (People say he looks like Jesus) - Lett the group for family reasons & helped them find a replacement in Matt Sallee. When Matt has a verse, Scott (blonde) will step in on Bass. He has an insane register Mitch: He’s a chameleon in both clothes and hair with an amazing voice and crazy range. Kirstin: Only Female, amazing voice and strength Kevin: Beatboxer & Singer - He’s amazing ** EVERYTHING they do sounds the same LIVE. Their philosophy is that if they can’t perform it live and sound the same, they won’t cover or make the song. Scott, Mitch, Kirsten are all from Arlington, TX (DFW Area) and went to school together

[@russellfisher2853]

Now if you want to hear the opposite or high notes, or whistle notes and runs, take a listen to Seasons of Love.

[@pennewilson8382]

Avi left for family reasons. He couldn’t tour during that time that’s why he left. He later recorded his own songs

[@sandybehanna7704]

You should try amazing grace and the prayer.

[@nancyankrom3803]

If you want to see Kirstie shine watch the Wizard of Ahhs with Todrick Hall and Pentatonics.

[@hugopinto6293]

A song where Kirstin really shines in my opinion is "Seasons of Love", if you want to check that out definitely watch their live performance of it (Because there is no official music video for it, but the performance was recorded like a music video and has the audio qualities of it) !!!!

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Matt replaced Avi & like the rest of them, he has amazing range as well. Kevin is the beat boxer, also has a great voice. I love him in 'Mary did you know'. Scott started the song & Mitch is the chameleon with different looks like Kirstin & shockingly good voices.

[@barbarateasdale4413]

You should listen to Disturbed sing The Sound of Silence - both the official video and the live version on the Conan show. They did it before Pentatonix and perhaps their version is where the deeper, darker versions have come from.

[@stevesingkofer8879]

If you haven't listened to the ORIGINAL original, please listen to Simon and Garfunkel's version. Paul Simon wrote this song in 1964, so you're listening to a song that 58 years old.

[@m.w.5736]

Rob,if you want to see Kristian really show what she can do, view “The Wizard of Ahhhs” featuring Todrick Hall. It is amazing. Todrick Hall put this together and it is awesome.

[@heinleinreader]

2017 is when Avi left, and he left due to family health reasons, and he even helped them find Matt to replace him.

[@dixiefletcher1539]

You can Mitch slap me anytime! You need to listen to David Disturb. Amazing. Voice trained to be a cantor! I love these guys too!

[@duliahall2009]

Try listening to Cheerleader and to hear Kevin sing listen to Little Drummer Boy. They are amazing.

[@siam5579]

Thanks for your great reaction!! When you get a chance you should check out Wizard of Ahhhs. Toddrick Hall is in it also, I think you would really enjoy it. You should also check Gold, it’s amazing

[@avionterria7855]

It's Todrick Hall's production featuring Pentatonix. For search purposes

[@RamenNoodle1985]

Bro you need to make a pentatonix playlist. Make is easier on us pentaholics to find what you've reacted to already, and make suggestions.

[@RobRobbie]

It’s right here. kzbin.info/aero/PLWwJ1Lcijqem6obNerT0B0uTQW5ijN7uV

[@paulashay4179]

I love PTX version of this, but my all time fave is by Disturbed.

[@margretrosenberg420]

The earliest video where Kirstie finally took the lead and showed what she could do (stepping out of her comfort zone to do it) was in _Todrick Hall - The Wizard of Ahhhs (ft. Pentatonix),_ which you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5y5ln6YZ86aqMk It's glorious, but if you've never actuallly seen _The Wizard of Oz,_ starring Judy Garland, watch that first; without it _The Wizard of Ahhhs_ won't make much sense.

[@wilkvanburen]

You're correct; the original was not that low. It was a duet and they stayed within a certain range. With 5 or more you get a lot more 'playing around' with the arrangement to allow each one to shine.

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

You have to listen to the Shallow isa one of her best songs and I also love Saqy something from Cristina Aguilera

[@archcollie5708]

You are thinking of Karise Eden, who won the Australian The Voice series in 2012. Amazing low smoky female voice.

[@REACTSBYBRIGHT2]

Nice one bro, you got a new friend here

[@jmwangi24]

So true what you said about Michelle Williams!!👌🏾

[@joycewetherbee7421]

You should also listen to the version by Disturbed, but make sure you watch their official video, because the video really adds to how they interpret their cover of that song.

[@MrMichaelBCurtis]

if you like emotional songs you should listen to their mad world

[@nomadforchrist4337]

You gotta look at Can't Hold Us and Sing for some PTX rapping.

[@lindashephard1897]

Please react to Disturb singing Sound of Silence

[@DelGuy03]

Isn't it fascinating that Matt, their bass, sings his verse an octave HIGHER than where Scott, the baritone, sang it? They are a very talented and versatile bunch

[@leslielehmann4282]

you should listen to Shallow and Say Something

[@2hotcrawford]

Simon and Garfunkel were the originals.. i believe Simon wrote it.. and so yes they were a higher pitch

[@Joodster]

“Can’t have a baritone singing bass!” Scott is a baritone. And he sings bass. Because he’s not really human. ;)

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

For acapella greatness, try Take 6, Home Free, Manhattan Transfer, and Voctave

[@DanielBrown-sn9op]

Dolly Parton often sings with the same vibrato as Kirstie, and Michelle.

[@fcdonley4855]

I suggest you check out the original song by simon and garfunkel

[@FayolaOnline]

In studio Kevin would actually clap (and probably loop it) and use a stomp pad. They do use stomp pads for live performances. Not sure why he breaks short of actually clapping in music videos. Maybe because they actually do sing it out and it may be distracting to hear a clap too loud.

[@kevynbrownell719]

Simon and Garfunkel, late 70s.

[@tthom2459]

for fun check out their cover of 'When You Wish Upon a Star' . . . sadly it's audio only. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep7YqaGErt6LmK8 Matt (yeah- it's really time to learn his name) shows off his amazing range. . . . and they are all spectacularly Disneyesque. There is a tiktok vid kzbin.infoOSobYY2AdCc floating around of them doing a spontaneous clip of it seated on a stairway.

[@marablemorgan8292]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carlaemerson1195]

Oh pleaze listen to Say Something if you love her voice.

[@anneprestegard6136]

Listen to version by Disturbed!

[@denapalmer4239]

Check out Amazing Grace