Reaction to Daft Punk - Pentatonix - Metal Guy Reacts

[@billhallam3752]

They had just been dropped by their record label, so with a budget of $400 they taped this in Avi and Kevin’s closet and edited it in the kitchen, and they won their first Grammy with this video.

[@eliminatedsfaves7366]

This song was on their EP called PTX Vol 2, and they won the Grammy for the musical arrangement. The Grammy's doesn't have a category for music videos. :-)

[@shardinhand1243]

well deserved! they are one of the best in music.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

You know that # was just supplies, black sheets, blue contacts & etc.? Fifgen Films did the filming and editing. It was a bit more than your comment makes it appear.

[@martajajackson1836]

THATS awesome🎉🎉🎉

[@allab33]

@@gailseatonhumbert9199 the point being made is that this was 1% cost and 99% creativity and ingenuity.

[@graceito973]

Made on a budget of $400 in a closet and kitchen!! Their 1st of 3 Grammys!! Others with great energy... Blinding Lights... Come Along...

[@MetalGuyReacts]

I love hearing stories like that. When your passion and talent come together it doesn’t take a ton of money to make something incredible. This may be my favorite so far 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Karen-Campos]

Come Along is the simplest of videos and the most amazing vocals! They increased the tempo from the original and it gets your head bopping!!

[@Bonofox1]

💥This song/arrangement won them their first Grammy. React to Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy it won them their second Grammy!! ALL the members of Pentatonix are INSANELY TALENTED!!

[@sherryhall3635]

Poor Avi - didn't tolerate those contacts well. What a tooper! And, I understand that this was recorded in the closet and filmed in the kitchen of Avi and Kevin's apartment. The studio they had rented fell through and, not letting them be defeated, they soldiered on, using the apartment. This and $400 won them their first Emmy.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

That so amazing that they did this for $400. Poor Avi! Lenses like that can be a bit thicker than regular ones. But it’s awesome he took one for the team, shows dedication!

[@Bonofox1]

@@MetalGuyReacts Actually they won their first GRAMMY!! Scott was such a fan of Daft Punk growing up. There is a old video of very young Scott doing some Daft Punk with a friend. I'm a HUGE fan of baritone, bass voices therefore Scott and Avi are my favorite!!

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

@@MetalGuyReacts Okay here is the full story. Please use this when talking about the production. A bit more than the $400 with pictures. Daft Punk Medley filming etc. strobist.blogspot.com/2013/11/pentatonix-daft-punk-video-low-budget.html?m=1 The Grammy category itself had to be changed to add to instrumental arrangement or a capella. They won one more in the new category for Dance of the SugarPlum Fairies and the 3rd was for Country duo performance of Jolene that they did with Dolly Parton.

[@justlinsu]

@@gailseatonhumbert9199 Thanks Gail for the actual facts lol re Daft Punk. Still it was an awesome answer to being dropped by their record label....lol They have always been so inventive with their videos. just another masterpiece.

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

@@justlinsu thanks and spread the word to others. They are good but others were involved. 🙂

[@celebrian995]

Their original "love again" has the same EDM vibe, one of my favorites. Another original with high energy is "Sing" and their Macklemore cover of "Can't hold us"

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

Cheerleader and New Rules x Are You That Somebody, Thrift Shop and Starships!!!!

[@marveldreamworks5330]

I love their version of all of these so much more than the original! I’m glad you mentioned Starships because no one really reacts to their version of it even though it is just as cool and creative as any other Pentatonix cover

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

@@marveldreamworks5330 I know! It gets overlooked, but I think it is a gem!

[@laurabogojevich9378]

PTX don’t do covers, they do upgrades. Exhibit A: “Can’t Hold Us”; Exhibit B: “Problem”

[@marykuettner752]

A lot of reactors miss Kirstin's "All around the World" because Avi's Television and Kevin's beat boxing are so amazing and happening at the same time. I usually watch each member in turn to see what they are doing. Kirstin, Mitch and Scott have been singing together since high school and they do amazing harmonies with each other. There is a live version they did without mikes in a greenroom somewhere. It blows your mind how close it is to this. The starts and stops are all them not production.

[@pd3r]

Didn't even realize her part there until this comment. Thank you for this, because that part is so sick lol

[@MelaniePoparad]

If you haven’t done it yet, their cover of gold is insane on the Mitch vocals. It’s a live single shot and mitch looks like what he’s doing is so pedestrian. It’s a fantastic cover. I’d recommend listening to the original first so you know what they were working with. Kiiara is the artist.

[@Annap137]

This!

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks Melanie! I’ll add this to my list!

[@someonefromcanada2668]

Same!!! Please react to this :)

[@annarasmus8737]

Absolutely

[@kayecastleman6353]

So agree! "Gold" is a low-key gem. No special effects, no glam, a single take. PTX at their most brilliant.

[@rachelclemons2645]

Lookup Avi doing his overtone, he is doing it in this song... you want insanity, that’s it!!

[@cathyboyce6457]

Look up Avi's solo work, powerfully beautiful!!

[@draganstankovic4255]

You REALY should see Avi's "Change on the rise" video!

[@stevek7699]

One runs quickly out of superlatives with these guys.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

I'm noticing that Steven! I keep trying to think of new ways to say they've blown my mind lol.

[@pughead2]

I really enjoy your reactions. I would recommend "Havana" and their original "Love Again" which also has a EDM vibe.

[@someonefromcanada2668]

I second that choice!

[@kristaphipps6932]

With those base-loving earphones, Avi will blow you away with the Pentatonix "Love Again". The makeup & costumes aren't too shabby either.

[@christinadowdican3268]

Also Run To You please😊

[@ctrlshiftn2132]

Love Again!!!

[@Kristina_Rose]

I believe that one of the reasons why they've become so successful and masters of this genre is that all five of them are all in all the time. I agree that I have never seen them do anything where one member is less than 100%. Their work ethic is legendary. So fun to see your reaction to this one - can't wait for more!

[@doughibbing1121]

Yes the grammy for this was for arrangement. They are singing lyrics to two different songs long stretches in this song. One place near the end they are doing three songs, I must have seen this close to 100 times before I picked up Kirsten singing around the world in the background when everyone else was going crazy

[@bettyf584]

You should definitely check out their cover of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis “Can’t Hold Us” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”.

[@ishort0967]

They won a Grammy for this performance. It was low budget (300-400) and made a closet! I would suggest you check out their original “Love Again”

[@GordieGii]

I love the way that it goes from a medley to a mash-up to a meld. Magic.

[@HiHello-ro5bb]

Here comes the pentaholics!! This was a really good reaction! You should see their original “Love again”

[@johnelvisclark451]

They did This in Avi and kevin's apt in the Kitchen and a Closet for $400 dollars and won a Grammy for it

[@terriepurkey708]

Sounds of Silence is one of my faves because I feel like it shows all their voices so well and Matt shines!

[@sgough4315]

There is a live version of this filmed on a phone in an ordinary room. This will show their amazing talent. I highly recommend it.

[@yustymusic]

My favourite of Pentatonix is Drummer boy. So powerful. Cried the first time I heard it.

[@monykasaso]

Love your PTX reactions! I think you should check The Wizard of Aahhs and Come Along.

[@Catitamaia95]

yes

[@justlinsu]

Remember when your 'moving' nodding your head, or tapping your feet it's to the beat of Avi & Kevin....just saying lol. they give a Masterclass from the rhythm section. lol They were names 'The Meat & Potatoes' of PTX from the judges of The Sing Off. lol Brilliant video so clever. Won their first Grammy with this.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

Mitch is in the first place a countertenor (the highest-pitched category of adult male voice), and then on top of that he's a professional singer and thus presumably has experience exercising the top of his range and probably also singing in his falsetto. So yes, he can hit high notes.

[@DownundaThunda]

You can tell Avi's eyes are really bloodshot, and that was because his contact lenses were irritating his eyes. But, what's incredible, is even through the discomfort he was feeling, he kept to the theme of not blinking. If you notice, at no point throughout the video, none of them blinked even once. There were a couple of times when they did close their eyes for a second while they sang, but it wasn't an unintentional blink. A bit of a fun fact for this, that's why Kevin was wearing those shades. He didn't want to keep his eyes open the whole time, as he had to focus on beatboxing, so he wore shades to obscure his eyes.

[@jeannewagner8133]

They won a Grammy for this!!! Yes I love that you love them. :) Try another vocal number they did that will blow your noodle: Dance of the Surgarplum Fairy... another Grammy. ;)

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

To add to Diane’s comment... Hype - Cheerleader, No! New Rules x Are You That Somebody, Problem, Cracked and Sing! SuperFruit: Guy.exe and Feeling Myself Masterful Vocals: Imagine, Silent Night, Someone That I Used to Know, Say Something and Run to You SuperFruit: Rise and Empire Medley For just awesome fun: Perfume Medley. ALL the Evolution videos, especially MJ. SuperFruit: Imaginary Parties, Future Friends

[@jimkev68]

i know its not christmas but check out dance of the sugar plum fairy

[@bruceleenstra6181]

I'd just like to point out that after 6:00 they are mashing 3 or 4 songs with 2 or 3 parts each plus percussion: With only 4 singers and 1 beat boxer!

[@kathyjohnson4595]

Need to check out "Mary did you know"!!

[@sarahstruble2827]

My all time favorite is still their version of Dog Days Are Over when they won Sing Off!

[@-aki-9272]

Fun fact: they did all the noises and background music themselves. No instruments or anything, like there’s a beatboxer and everything! It’s amazing how far Pentatonix has come, really!

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

And that ADORABLE crooked smile of Kirsten's, come on!

[@walterhefty5618]

Yeah, this is so good that the RIAA gave them a Grammy award for it, Best Arrangement.

[@m0oshie8558]

Can't be just me,Does anyone else when listening to PTX...feel almost exhausted like ya ran a mile,mind blown!!!???💖

[@heidisumner4321]

There is a private performance that is done live of this song you should check it out. It's sounds identical. Its crazy how extremely talented. Love them great reaction.

[@melinalion]

I recommend the video to their song Coffee in Bed an it's from their new original album.

[@alli6603]

React to "Dance of the sugar plum fairy" and "Come Along" 😊

[@marymichele340]

Fun watching you react. Maybe look at Rise by Superfruit. Powerful song. Powerful vocals. Powerful message. Thanks

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks Mary! This Daft Punk medley will be going on my get psyched mix 😊🤘🏼

[@scyphe]

As a metal head for decades I have to say Pentatonix are just phenomenal and this Daft Punk medley is absolutely amazing and it STILL blows me out of the water whenever I check out this video. It's also interesting that I also like many Daft Punk tunes and I know a ton of rock/metal musicians that are into Daft Punk as well while sharing my disdain for umph-umph-umph dance music. The same goes for many rock/metal musician friends (I'm a guitarist and song writer in a metal band as well as jumping in when a band needs a second guitarist for live performances and small tours). Daft Punk had a unique style that was universal, blending many different styles and wrote many melodic songs that pulled in non-dance music people.

[@Peanut726]

Have you done Bohemian Rhapsody yet? WOW!

[@ninij9692]

Check out their live version of this....they didn't have any mics because it was recorded in a small room, and it is recorded on a phone so KO is hard to hear, but they are amazing. A great way to see just how perfect they all are.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Notice in the section that started "like the legend of the phoenix" the backlight turned orange with smoke effects.

[@margretrosenberg420]

There's an interview where they're asked "If you could trade voices with one member of the group, who would you choose?" Kirstin, Scott, Kevin, and Avi all said "Mitch." Mitch was astonished that *Avi* envied his voice, because Mitch's answer was "Avi." Mitch has a range of just over six octaves. Even considering how high he can go that's still a pretty impressive lower range, but he doesn't seem to be comfortable using his lower range. It's there, and he *does* use it, but I think it doesn't come as easily for him as his highest register. And it is a thing of wonder to him (as it is to most of us) that Avi can sing so low. And it's a thing of wonder to Avi (as it is to most of us) that Mitch can sing so high. Even other members of Pentatonix are baffled by the magic that their teammates create. Speaking personally, I don't know how *any* of them do what they do; I just know I love it.

[@markhaseley3304]

"Didn't know it was about to end..." Did you know there are a few loop videos where they do like 10+ straight hours of this? lol Try it.

[@amilybarger141]

You have to check out their video for Gold AND Shallow!!! Both of those will absoultely blow your mind!!!!

[@androcus1]

Another incredible thing about this video is that Avi is doing bass guitar lines with his voice while Kevin is literally doing insane drum sounds with his beatboxing.

[@elcarto22]

There's a version of this done in a single take on a cell phone - they were doing a 'Make-a-Wish', and every effect you think is electronic is just them doing it with their voices. We really are not worthy... They are truly the embodiment of the whole being better than the sum of the parts. Individually they are incredible, but their ability to mesh and work off of each other, just note to note, is simply incredible!

[@spideydew20]

If you want your mind blown even more, check out Kevin Olusola's solo cover of "Down." He takes his insane beatboxing, adds vocals and cello, and turns it up to eleven....times eleven.

[@maynunal]

they won a GRAMMY for this performance!!!

[@denisehart7104]

Pentaholics are so happy to hear these folks sing anything !!! "Live" they are just as amazing !! PTX Bohemian Rhapsody is out of this world ! ALSO, Mitch in "AHA, Singapore, The Star Vista" video of "live" performance will shake you to your core !!!

[@christiestewart2674]

Yes Please react to their cover of "Gold" by Kiiara, and it is Definitely better to listen to the Original, Plus You should also React to "Aha! Singapore, The Star Vista" {Imogen Heap Cover} those two Definitely show off Mitch's Beautiful Voice!!!! Great Reaction!!!!

[@vidsorama2]

Great reaction to this awesome PTX medley. Thanks. Did you notice Kirstie singing "Around The World" while Avi was singing "Television"?

[@luna19911000]

You gotta check out VoicePlay's cover of OOGIE BOOGIE'S SONG from The Nightmare Before Christmas. They're another A Cappella group and they are fantastic!

[@lauriep2018]

Yes, this arrangement is insane and why they won theGrammy for the arrangement. And I think the first three concerts or so I went to, they open their concerts with. They can sing it like the back of their hands. lol. Kirstin and Mitch can harmonize SO tightly. Kirstin actually sings the highest part on most songs, Miitch right underneath her. He just takes a lot fo the belts. lol

[@ptxlvr7150]

Kirstin has the high parts because Mitch lets her. Check their vocal range, he can actually go a half-step higher than she can.

[@lauriep2018]

@@ptxlvr7150 Right, I am not saying that she necessarily can reach notes above him, just that in most songs, she sings the highest and above him. They specifically arrange it this way.

[@ptxlvr7150]

@@lauriep2018 Yeah I got that, that's why I said "he let's her have the high notes"

[@Caveing]

Its so much fun to watch an experienced / knowledgeable music person stumble on, fall in, and get gloriously lost in the PTX Wabbit holes. Welcome Jeff!!!!

[@trinityplayer12]

Won first Grammy for this

[@lisa2725_]

you absolutely MUST react to Come Along by Ptx. So good.

[@alli6603]

Absolutely!

[@rabbitsonjupiter6824]

Yes! Please do! It's another one of my (many!) favourites 😀

[@janetburrows137]

Kevin’s Beatboxing is majestic. Well he always it. But this one is the Top drawer. 😂❤😂❤😂❤

[@sandyleewhite]

**THERE ARE LITERALLY NO WORDS IN MY ENGLISH VOCABULARY, THAT CAN DESCRIBE THIS GROUP!!!** ❣ I have also come to the conclusion, that Mitch is an Alien, from the planet of WTF 🙃 😊🙃 I truly love how Pentatonix will put their own spin on a song, yet still manage to keep the integrity & respect the original artist.

[@yaritzatorres9153]

Great reaction! You should check out their version of Mad World. Their wall of sound always takes my breath away.

[@LetsKei]

Would like to see your reaction to their original song "Love Again"!

[@xheralt]

"medley" (two syllables, no 'o') = the musician's technical term for a mashup. "melody" (three syllables, with the 'o') = the leading line of pitches; harmonies (if present) complement this line.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks Gary. Just misspoke 😊

[@davidsheridan1610]

Listen to there version of can you feel the love tonight if you want to hear just what Matt's bass can do

[@steveeverett1736]

Things is, their voices are so gorgeous and so versatile. They always have a hook or something just distinctive to what they're doing. Scott and Mitch have their own project called Superfruit, where they really push themselves musically in different ways. I am pleased that you have both an 'open' mind and receptive ears ;)

[@ShaySwag18]

Pentatonix: Problem Home Free: When a Man Loves a Woman

[@87apizzi]

The vocal instrumentation done by Kevin and Avi in this song absolutely blows me away in this performance specifically.

[@martinhafner2201]

Kevin was a monster on percussion! Watch it through another time and just focus on Kevin - it's amazing! These dance club songs live or die on their drum momentum.

[@Green-eyedGirl19]

This one of my favorite songs from PTX. It always makes me smile and forget my thoughts. I am moving. Even better, they won a Grammy for this! It really started their careers! I have seen them live with Matt. Kevin is THE BEATBOXER! There is no one on his level.

[@rte4634]

Finally stumbled on this one. Great reaction "Metal Guy". Keep the good content coming.

[@davidbangtson3109]

It is no wonder they won their first Grammy for this song. It's so amazing. And so well produced. Loved how excited you got about it. Well deserved of course. Great react!

[@odedtok3125]

another good one is New rules x are you that somebody

[@michaelbiggs4313]

You are probably assuming from of the things were done in post. There is a live version that was recorded in a VIP event. It is shocking how little was done in post on this version. They are doing the rewind and hard cuts with their voices.

[@Daiska_Plays]

What always gets me on this video is how they sound so electric and absolutely not a capella. Their voices are like cirque du soleil here. Defying reality.

[@SharonFell]

If you love Mitch, check out A Ha! Singapore the Star Vista....you will not be disappointed

[@bluetrumpetplayer18]

Their Wizard of Aaahs video is a perfect example of the video matching up with the songs and medleys well

[@kathlake4009]

Scott Hoying ("guy in the middle") has a range of 4 octaves (G#1 to G#5). Mitch has the incredible range of 6 octaves & 1 tone (A1 to B7)!

[@MrsDanville]

Their cover of radioactive with Lindsey Sterling is also really great and would love to see your reaction of it

[@lizzyfletcher3175]

You need to react to the Daft Funk older video when they were in a green room. One of the first Pentatonix videos!!

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

No. That performance was for a Make a Wish request and done after this but it does sound the same off mic. I believe it is a hospital room.

[@adonian]

Oh 💩 I have never heard this version. Now I gotta see the uninterrupted video 😂

[@MetalGuyReacts]

I do often recommend that 😆 I always try to split up the video since I don’t own the original music video 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@adonian]

@@MetalGuyReacts definitly understand the pausing, don't need copyright strike🤦‍♂️

[@ashley_michelle]

Avi is the best part of this arrangement 💕

[@ubermac85]

Welcome to the rabbit hole. PTX is hard to beat.

[@1diagram]

It's just too much talent all at once, including the arrangements and video production. Wonderfully overwhelming.

[@maiajaroch3297]

I am not sure if you have done it, but their live performance of Aha! In Singapore at the Star Vista was insane. Definitely worth checking out if you haven’t already.

[@shardinhand1243]

3:46 put this song on loop, you now have perpetual motion!

[@katlamb7627]

Yay for a more energetic Pentatonix song! I love their deep ones but I listen the most to the ones you can dance to.

[@dishmurphy5754]

Recommendations are tricky. It’s so hard to choose. Two of my favorites is an older original called Sing and a cover called Come Along. One with Avi & 1 with Matt. Come along is a cover of the UK indie artist Cosmo Sheldrake. I hadn’t heard of him until Pentatonix. What a name. Anyway it’s a really fun song that shows off everyone’s great voices. As always, their arrangement is much better than the original. Imo, that is. Thanks for exploring more PTX. There’s so much to come. ☮️💟

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

It is in my exercise playlist. This was their first Grammy win for their arrangement. I love your enthusiasm for their music is lovely to watch. You actually love music not just a particular genre.

[@petmom1967]

Arrangement genius!

[@gustavobazin7654]

This is my favorite vídeo of PTX, and also the first I heard 😅 I love them so much, I’m happy you’re enjoying them as well!! 🥰🥰

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

I really think Kevin is the "engine" behind most of their songs, like a drummer in any band and Avi's bass...amazing! The rest are just as awesome. They don't have a weak spot! Mitch, Scott and Kirsten always get hype, just felt the need to kick Kevin and Avi some love.

[@jeaneskridge8075]

Avi could so low that he would blow speakers. He was amazing.

[@dennisfox6343]

The term is 'MEDley", ie; A group of songs. A MELODY is the tune.

[@MetalGuyReacts]

Thanks Dennis. I do know this, just misspoke a couple times 😊

[@leroypitts6173]

This was the first pentatonix song I heard

[@WinterWinchester02]

I know I’m late to this video but you should give some of Avi’s solo songs a listen if you haven’t already, sending love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@toddlesred-fox1271]

The $50 filmed in an apartment Closet Grammy Winning Video...

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Aka. GRAMMY #1 for Pentatonix!!

[@abeph23]

I saw a PTX video on the ,Music teacher reacts to PTX, the group was in a green room doing this song.🤯 If you ever wondered if they're getting any studio help, this video will squash that thought.

[@travisrussell9166]

They won their 1st grammy award with this song