Saucey Reacts | Pentatonix - Sing Off (5th Performance) | Avi. KO. Why Must You Do This!?

[@danielcarter837]

The pressure did make diamonds. I think after this everyone was playing for second.

[@beccaHbell]

Going back to the Sing-Off, I’m always stuck by the love Shawn has for PTX, original cheerleader, dubbing Meat & Potato, calling out the flugelhorn….then seeing PTX come back for the end of Season 4 & 5, seeing the pure joy on his face when we all saw the progress made by PTX during their performances, seeing Kevin play with BTM last year, seeing liner notes for the flugelhorn in PTX albums…such fun!

[@ruth2141]

Scott was also increasingly being featured in the combined group performances at the beginning of each show. Kirstie got some features too, but the other three were just part of the background singers. And as for rapping, bear in mind that Mitch had just got out of a Texas suburban high school where he got teased. You can see Mitch and Kirstie growing in confidence as the show progresses. and if you watch the season 4 episode where PTX guest stars you can see a huge difference.

[@Lupin788]

Mitch also got a few featured solos in the mega group performances but you're right that Scott and Kirstin were showcased more. The show's producers wanted each group to designate a main lead singer and a secondary lead singer. All of the groups' beat boxers and bass singers were mostly relegated to support in these large numbers, though Kevin got to showcase his "flugelhorn" in the same episode where he did it for their Janis Joplin cover.

[@chocolatea22]

We don’t disrespect Shawn stockman, boys 2 men are iconic for a reason.

[@terriv9002]

Sean Stockman was the original Pentaholic.

[@xx1CRU]

This was probably the most memorable performance from this run they had on the show for me. Not saying it was their best because they had so many. But there was something about this song that I always remembered. Man they crushed this!!! I knew at the time that they were special but I probably wouldn't have guessed that them as a group and as individuals would have blown up like they have today. I knew they could, but I just wasn't sure how well the mainstream would embrace acapella music. But 641 million views on Hallelujah?? That is amazing and sooooo deserved. They are so amazingly talented, they deserve everything.

[@Tark-qs4mu]

This one was exactly what Ben Folds called it, primal. The deep bass from Avi, that steady, slow rhythm from Kevin, the high, light, minor harmonies from Mitch and Kirsty, then...THEN...Scott and those power vocals. That one was a very special performance, for sure. Lots of fun reliving these performances with you, man. I can't wait for the next one!

[@renatathompson3530]

Avi always kills that bass!!!

[@musicfanatic6558]

Just for the hell of it, check out the Dartmouth Aires 4th, 5th & 6th performances; They were PTX's closest competition and these 3 performances alone were the kind of pressure to make sure any risk taking had to be spot on... The Sing-off that year was a fantastic ride!!

[@chocolatea22]

Vocal point did put up a fight, unlike Delilah who started strong than faded unfortunately, however their 6th performance was better than ptx’s for me personally. Then again I prefer Alicia keys over Britney Spears.

[@unimatrix0169]

Delilah did a really good version of How to Love. It's worth checking out

[@heatherb_77]

If you ever decide to do a "Son of a Mitch" coffee mug- I am here for it! And I can't wait until you get to performances #10 & #12 - my favorites!

[@lexymich3647]

Hey Heather. I miss you. We can catch up in our server soon hopefully. Love you!!

[@heatherb_77]

@@lexymich3647 Miss you hon! Life has been crazy (what's new right?!?) but we definitely need to catch up!

[@aliciadarga6993]

Oh I'm so in for a son of a mitch coffee mug!!

[@amandasamson4513]

omg yes I'd gleefully drink my tea from that mug daily :)

[@tammielongino7485]

Kevin and Avi killed that beatboxing. 🎶🥰🎵

[@BladeCPL]

If you keep an eye on the other contestants, after PTX sing, you will often see them looking quite shocked. That tells you how good they were from the get go and they only got better as they settled into and found their true style and magic. They always go to Scott cos the show wanted him to be the lead of the group so he was usually seen as the star turn although obviously they were all great. And on that... did you know that Home Free tried to get on the show twice, (they were NOT a country group at the time, they were doing pop with a couple of country songs in the mix), and failed but on their third try the producers told them that if they tried out as a country group they would almost certainly get on the show. They did. They got on the show and the rest is history.

[@LWMurch]

Scott kick asxed rapping too.

[@bradclifton5248]

And still improving. They may not have got recent formal recognition but, vocally, they are still growing.

[@susanmetcalf8009]

I love how this song shows Scott's soulfulness.

[@heather_nott_ever816]

This performance is one of my favorites, it still gives me goosebumps

[@kathyastrom1315]

As for Scott’s prominence, this was the season of the frontman. Every group had a designated “star,” and Scott was PTX’s. The group who came in second did have the individual solo standout from the season, even more than Scott-Michael O had charisma just oozing out of his pores, as well as an amazing voice. By the end though, the judges’ notes on his group was “Michael and the rest of the group ,” whereas Pentatonix had notes on everyone.

[@chocolatea22]

It did help that pentatonix only had 5 members, the Dartmouth Aires had like 16 guys.

[@Bonofox1]

Michael seemed somewhat older than Scott too

[@chocolatea22]

@@Bonofox1 He was like 3-4 years older than Scott.

[@bridgethaines7127]

Also the show's producers did not know what to do with Mitch. He didn't fit the image they wanted, his counter-tenor range was something they (mistakenly) felt audiences would not understand, so you can see that for most of the show he is singing in his lower register when he is featured. Until later in the show when I feel like PTX and Ben Bramm just decided, screw this, we're showing off our Mitch.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@bridgethaines7127 It's one of the reasons I love their returning performance in season 4, feauturing Mitch front and center, as they should!

[@melissacoviello2886]

Because of who they are, and we’ve seen them struggle, and make it, and still be good people, they’ve created such an awesome community and we just keep expanding, like channels like yours.

[@Bonofox1]

👋😃Scott has ALWAYS been the confident one. He has had this type of stage experience since childhood and is also known to be EXTREMELY CHARMING! and REAL GO GETTER (Ask Kevin and Kirstie). Mitch had to work with and still sometimes struggles with anxiety! Kirstie was quite shy at this time. Avi was kind of quiet as was Kevin. They have all matured and have worked on things they knew needed working on You can definitely see this on interviews since The Sing Off.

[@Lupin788]

Saucey Dad, these judges are actually really good about giving props and recognition to group members other than the lead singers. They especially make a point to address the bass and percussion members by name and compliment any standout performances.

[@Bamboozled808]

That last group you saw was Delilah. If you pick a song from them, it MUST be Grenade by Bruno Mars. Amy kills it.

[@chocolatea22]

Or the Alicia keys medley, Amy screeches on dream on so I don’t tend to recommend it.

[@kathyastrom1315]

What Kevin and then Avi are doing at the 6:00 minute mark is mind-blowing!! First, Kevin is snarling out, “Na na na”s, then Avi does that amazing descent of notes-oh, so good!! As for the not-rapping choice, I think they did that not because they were afraid to rap, but to make themselves stand out because everyone else WAS rapping. Urban Method was thought to have this week sewn up just because they had a rapper in their ensemble, but their performance ended up being a bit lackluster. Pentatonix was the group that had my online forum buzzing this week, even more so than the Video Killed performance did the week before.

[@Lupin788]

As we now know from their work since The Sing-Off, Mitch, Scott, Kirstin and Kevin (as well as Matt) can rap very well. The Trio were only 19 during this competition and had likely never performed any rap publicly. Kevin's musical performance career at the start of The Sing-Off consisted of cello and beatboxing. I think they decided against doing rap because they weren't super confident they could pull it off well, plus one of their competitors (Urban Method) featured an actual rapper.

[@cindytaylor2220]

I remember Scott’s mother saying that every weekend she would fly out to support them on the show and then fly back to Dallas.

[@megandelynn6114]

Alienacorns! That is the only way I can think to accurately describe them! I can't wait til you see the 7th, 10th, & 12th performances! Keep Slappy close!

[@lleldridge1]

Vote yes on the “Son of a Mitch” mug! Your joy in these reactions is infectious, I’m a first timer on this Sing Off journey and feel the same way. Everyone is equally awesome and on the same level, except for that unicorn 🦄 horn… 🤣🤣

[@davidphillips4476]

It's is just beyond belief that this is the start and right now they are over 5 BILLION youtube views. Next closest A Capella group is Home Free (who won the next year's show!) at over 500 million.

[@michellebarry1555]

So true…that pressure and they were only 19 - 20 years old. Sooo impressive!

[@aliciadarga6993]

#7 really let's Kevin and Avi shine. Can't wait!

[@lynnsoeth5301]

Quick, quick do the rest, this is so much fun!

[@megjones7860]

Hello Saucey Dad, Wow you are on the PTX Sing Off train!. I love the judges comment to PTX performance Number 4 that PTX are "pushing the boundaries of all vocal music" and they have come to "save A Capella and do it in a futuristic way". Spot on. Sara really recognized all five of them and what they contribute. Kevin and Avi were so good. Ben recognizing Mitch for his descending violin on the minor cord part is so funny - would love to see his reaction to Mitch playing electric guitar in Bohemian Rhapsody. And you are right Saucey Dad- Mitch can rap for sure!

[@JemUzumik]

Thank you for your reaction SD, i really enjoy your comments and thoughts, your funny 😄. Waiting patiently 12th performance 🙈🙈

[@nclsadler]

It’s always so interesting to me how the judges always said techno futuristic acapella is kinda their niche because they hadn’t done any slow kinda emotional ballads on the show (in my opinion). If only they knew what was coming. Stuff like Hallelujah or Imagine etc etc come to mind. They have such a range that they can do techno edm like Daft Punk, pop like Cheerleader, or slow harmonious songs like Run To You. That’s one of the many reasons why I love them… the versatility! 😁❤️ PS: good luck with the dentist Saucey Dad, and I appreciate all the uploads before hand, you’re hilarious lol! 🤗

[@shaunagriffin1178]

Oh my goodness, 4th & 5th performances on the Sing Off, your on a roll and I’m more excited to watch the rest of this journey because the best is yet to come. Love your comments, what you say IS how we all feel. Continue to enjoy the ride but keep the unicorn helmet close.

[@melodiemalone2317]

Great reaction I can’t wait to react 7th performance

[@megandelynn6114]

I just got a notification that my "Son of a Mitch" shirt should be here by Tuesday! Yay!😉 I'll send you a pic when I get it! Can't wait! Thanks Nick!

[@nicklenights]

Delilah was a pretty good group too. They are/were an all girl group with a REALLY powerful lead singer and a fantastic bass. They came together from previous groups that participated in the earlier Seasons of the Sing Off. I think you would like them too.

[@ruth2141]

I think it's a good idea to binge some PTX to take your mind off the dentist. Pentatonix and Queen videos got me through the pandemic. Watching PTX sing just makes me happy.

[@taligeoghan8361]

some of my favorite sing-off performances are coming!!! Can NOT wait!!!! Simply put...this is one of the God-tier reaction channels on youtube!!! Your enthusiasm is so infectious!!! Stay safe, healthy, and happy friends!!!

[@maryparker9426]

Another one, yay! Every time I see these I am amazed how good they were straight away, and as you say, under such pressure

[@ShinyElfriend]

I actually watched the Sing Off in real time, and had already solidly attached myself to Pentatonix for the win, but THIS? This performance had my jaw on the floor and took my breath away. Even with high expectations, I was gobsmacked. This is my favorite performance, though two or three later ones might be even better, this is where every one of them showed me the versatility and showmanship of performers with decades of experience, and the vocal abilities of pretty much nobody else in the world. This is also where they showed me I would NEVER not be shocked and amazed by them. I am pretty sure at this point Mitch didn't KNOW he could rap, lol. Silly Mitch not realizing how limitless he is. I wish I could go back and show him himself even just a couple years later. In the Superfruit where they watch Sing Off performances, Mitch says, "If only she could see herself, now." Seriously, I wish she could have. We've heard all of them rap since then, lol, except maybe Avi, unless I missed something along the way. I'm sure he could if he wanted to, if he wasn't too busy throwing down the delicious, nasty bass for the others to rap to, lol.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

They are so great. And so are you. I love this one so much. Ur gonna rock the dentist thing

[@marykuettner752]

Super fruit reacted to their Sing off performances. Mitch "Who put that hat on me" Scott "You look like a Newsie".

[@bonnieflynn4798]

The show insisted that each group must have a lead singer , so Scott played the role. But he has always always promoted the group and other singers Scott is a great singer but he also a really great person. The show did not want Mitch to sing up high and tried to hide his sexuality. It was ten years ago But still. I love them all very much

[@ShinyElfriend]

To be fair, I think Mitch himself was still inclined to hide his sexuality at that time. Thank God that is behind him.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

@@ShinyElfriend They chose to visit the Trevor project on the show as their charity and Mitch spoke about how much he had been bullied and how he had been picked on for his voice The show eliminated all the gay talk and only featured Scott saying he was picked on for being tall Even tho the Trevor project exists only for LGBTQ+ kids. In fairness maybe someone on show felt if this was known some people wouldn’t vote for them Whatever , they certainly have all become their real selves now. and I agree with you and I love who they all are

[@ShinyElfriend]

@@bonnieflynn4798 Now his comment about pretending to be masc makes more sense to me. They were pushing that on him? Good lord, the damage society thinks it is ok to inflict! And for what? Ugh! It's ironic the show put the Trevor Project on while blithely ignoring what it means!

[@bonnieflynn4798]

@@ShinyElfriend agreed ❤️

[@waterycandle2028]

I don’t think they reaaaally tried hard to hide Mitch’s ”gayness” like they might’ve cut some parts for the trevor project but that doesn’t mean anything let’s not make assumptions when we have no clue of the show being against LGBT or whatever. On the other hand Mitch WAS for sure restraining himself to show too much because he was shy, (it took him a while to even sing in front of his parents), he had frequent anxiety attacks, he just got out of HS where he was picked on as you guys said all of that made him not confident enough to expose the full range of his talent but you see here he was singing in his higher range they didn’t say anything bad about it they even complimented it so please stop saying they forced Mitch to sing lower that is obviously just rumors. I don’t think they would even show the trevor project if they wanted to hide all evidences. So yeah I really don’t think they pushed it on Mitch.

[@arah7566]

WowManWow Kudos you’re #🥇Super fantabulous PTX reactor… Yup, you be a Pentaholic now for sure❣️😉🤙🏼 No worries SauceyD your dental 🦷 work: 🙏🏼”All” Will be Well “is” gonna Be “Well”🙏🏼

[@stacynn7556]

Glad you kept going on these! It just gets better from here but yeah - 10 and 12 are amazing. Born to be wild is another epic one also

[@mmg8823]

You're not wrong. The judges shortchanged Kirstin on comments the whole season. The most they commented was during the Britney medley which she later says is "horrifying".

[@Mahiahtree]

I agree. That "Brittney dress" comment sort of pissed me off. I'm like, BUT SHE'S SINGING LIKE AN ANGEL and that's what you say?

[@perfectkismet]

But do we know it was the judges or the editors? We don't actually see all the judges' comments. It's entirely possible Kirstin WAS getting praise and it just didn't make the TV cut.

[@ThexImperfectionist]

Reactors even today will watch PTX videos and compliment everyone else's performance and then... "Kirstie looks great." It's honestly infuriating sometimes.

[@mmg8823]

@@ThexImperfectionist It is. I think she has really soared vocally in the past several years but I see reactors who can only talk about how she looks. As you say, it's honestly infuriating sometimes.

[@Mahiahtree]

@@perfectkismet That's true, the show does like to chop up things and only show what they think will be great for their ratings.

[@carmengibson]

You mentioned, in another video, that you wondered if the judges kept up with them. Kevin actually performed with boys to men within the last year…..so they know what they saw was just the beginning!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

They're gonna perform at an event where Sara Bareilles will also be performing in a few weeks. I wonder if we will see some interacting with them! I also always wonder what the judges think about them now!

[@vidsorama2]

That performance was stellar. I am enjoying going on this Pentatonix Sing Off journey again with you. Thank you. It's so cool how Mitch made the sound of a violin in this performance and years later he would sound like a guitar in "Bohemian Rhapsody".

[@MJCDA3]

Kirstie gets more recognition soon! It bothered me too. I feel like Kevin and Avi got most of the props from the judges, and rightfully so, because they kick ass!! But they are all so humble and appreciative during the whole show and still are TODAY. That's what makes them so amazing and why they have the most loyal and passionate fan base. Ugh.... words can't ever do them justice.

[@tss9886]

They were so young at this stage.

[@Sissysuez]

This is one of my favorite performances from them along wt Janis Piece of my heart and Born to be wild and Marvin's Lets get it on there all amazing those ones just hit me different ✌❣

[@MelaniePoparad]

I love it! I think you’re going to love the rest of the performances. They were just amazing.

[@ShaySwag18]

I’m a little late to the Saucey Fam Party, but have been a Pentaholic since they performed on the show. I believe part of the reason they didn’t rap was because of Kevin’s religious beliefs. In “OMG” (a later performance) they talk about him not being comfortable with a song being Oh My God, so they do Oh My Gosh instead. If he’s not comfortable with something, his heart won’t be in it and it will bring the group as a whole down, so they do their best to accommodate everybody!

[@acorrado5529]

Loved your reaction--thanks!

[@tamarasmith9060]

I think part of what made it hard on their decision to not rap is because each performance was limited on time to about 2.5 minutes (instead of 3-4 minutes like songs typically are). So if they had a full time slot I think they would've added in a bit of rap from Mitch too.

[@heidifruchtl354]

Mitch didn't have the confidence at that time. But there was a group Urban Method that had come up with a term Rapella. They had a rapper, who was good. PTX hadn't hit that stride, yet

[@ruth2141]

If you want to see the Delilah's Little Wayne performance here's the link -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpWbmJyqe9p2eNE Or search "5th performance delilah singoff"

[@thesweetone8968]

I love your reactions to these performances. If you're interested there is a video on KZbin of the whole season that shows all performances if all the groups. It's really fun to watch but way too long to react to. It's like 140 video's. But uts great to see what they were competing against.

[@Sweeney541]

All of PTX can rap, except Avi. But the only one we hear do it in this show is Kevin - and it's in one of the opening group numbers.

[@allybandy3047]

You have made my day awesome.

[@nadenecasteel3188]

Yay!!! Love these reactions. Thank you. Also, I suffer from severe dental phobia too. My dentist prescribed halcyon for me whenever I have work done. Might work for you?

[@derrickcox7761]

Exciting reactions...sorry about the dentist.

[@michellebarry1555]

I get that the show wanted a “frontman” for each group but it still pisses me off that they didn’t want Mitch to be himself (if you watch the Superfruit vlog where they look back at these performances, he was kind of embarrassed at what they “dressed him up” to be). They wanted him to tone down his feminine persona. Sad. His talents weren’t shining as they should have.

[@RainbowMaille]

Just wait for the Brittney medley and her tiny sequined dress 😊

[@diannecardenas9866]

They only get better. Hold on to Slappy.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

If I had to guess, I'd guess that it had less to do with not knowing they could rap, and more to do with not thinking this song/arrangement needed a rap part in it. But this would be a guess.

[@tor_sgith]

Mitch still thinks he can't rap! He mentioned it on his Patreon podcast a couple of weeks ago when someone asked if we'd get any new raps on PTX songs from him soon. He said he didn't think so, and he didn't think it was one of his strengths. I wasn't sure if was being serious (he seems to have a very dry sense of humour, sometimes it is hard to tell), but I think he genuinely doesn't realise the extent of his talent sometimes.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Another great performance. There was one performance that they seemed off, I don't remember which one. Lucky for them someone else did worse, so they were able to redeem themselves. Or maybe I'm thinking of Home Free, who won the next season.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Don't disrespect the judges and in particular Shawn Stockman whose band Boyz II Men was first and have 4 grammies as an acapella band and have topped the charts for weeks which Pentatonix hasn't been able to touch. See Wikipedia for details and the sad reason they lost their bass singer, Michael McCary when he developed multiple sclerosis and had to leave the group.

[@dawnpatterson8708]

They have 12 performances because some of the weeks they had to do 2 songs. I think the 6th and 7th ones wete the 1st of them

[@anitastougard5453]

Mail it to your momma😭😭😭

[@RosheenQuynh]

This is my all-time favorite PTX song, and I think the studio version of this is better!

[@Sophiave]

There's a studio recording of this... Just saying 😂

[@joatkins9793]

This is the only song from the Sing Off that I didn't like and normally skip