Saucey Reacts | Pentatonix - Sing Off (7th Performance) | I Am Totally Invested

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

The "super-loud" silence they did when walking forward will always be so incredibly impressive to me. The absolute mastery of empty space, the precision. Genius level stuff, honestly! Made me loose my breath the first time. Never knew silence could sound so clearly.

[@shilohauraable]

PTX is great at using silence as actual music in their arrangements! All groups have occasional Rests in their songs, but PTX adds body language & emotion to their "rests" to make them actual notes in their music! 💖

[@HereBeDragonsYT]

Sometimes, the powerful thing a musician can do is nothing.

[@hstppt]

Their use of silence, and of dynamics of all sorts, has always been amazing. I credit Ben Bram, their silent 6th member, though I know he arranges with them.

[@AngelaCharsha]

7, 10, & 12 are the most amazing performances. And if I remember correctly, 12 is when you get the first TRUE Mitch Slap. It's when those of us who were lucky enough to watch this live started to understand the Power of The Mitch!

[@sambidextrous5]

I agree that the 12th performance is the first true Mitch Slap!

[@bonnieflynn4798]

A side note here. For the next 9 years ( until the pandemic) they never missed a concert except one when venue forced them to cancel for weather When Kirsty broke her ankle she wheeled out on a scooter and preformed. Sick, well, whatever they preform. Yes they are crazy talented but they are also Hard working and respect their fans.

[@tamara4888]

my first PTX concert she was on a scooter, and she didn't let it slow her down! the performance was amazing!

[@Ana-yc5ox]

That's not quite true. They had to cancel one show just after Matt joined when Kirstie fell very ill very fast. She posted about it after that you can read on the internet, and a video on twitter. She started vomiting just after sound check and could barely stand so they had to get an ambulance to take her to the hospital. As it was all so last minute the fans were already at the venue and the rest of the band had to go out there and face them, Scott explaining what was going on (that is the video on twitter). There were some boos but most people were supportive, especially when they found out that she'd almost needed her stomach pumped.

[@livus3787]

oookay, 2 shows then :)))

[@brunettealesoda]

@@Ana-yc5ox really where did you hear that?

[@kayecastleman6353]

As a girl who watched "Easy Rider" in the theatre back in the day, I love, love, LOVE what Pentatonix did with this song. Thanks to Kevin and Avi it had all the grit and power of classic rock. Even Scott ramped up his beautiful mellow sound to belt out those edgy lyrics. So glad you're having fun with this, too! And it only gets better from here on...

[@debbyplank2189]

The words you're speaking about the type of people they are is why we were all requesting you do the Sing Off, you develop a completely different opinion of them. Admiration too.

[@packerkats7578]

You four months ago: “How do you pronounce this groups name?” You today to SO judges: “Just you wait! You haven’t seen anything yet!” Pentaholics everywhere: Pleased with ourselves for adding another one to our ranks.

[@kathyastrom1315]

That second pause, before “Guns!” is my favorite. I read an acapella expert’s recap of the show episodes during the season, and he completely flipped out over what he called a “syncopated rest.”

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

I don't know if people know how hard it is to do what Avi did in this song. He was the bass guitar throughout. He and Kevin completely on beat, completely full volume, throughout. They were both 21 yrs. old. There were some amazing bass singers in this competition but none tried to do what he did for this length of time.

[@janeramirez8767]

YES. Exactly. Sometimes I get so fixated on what Avi's doing that I forget to listen to the rest and have to play the video over again. Same with Kevin. Mr. SauceyDad, there's more than one unicorn in this band!

[@livus3787]

AND THE HARLEY NOISE GAAAH *DDUFDDUFDDUFDUFF*

[@richardlessard58]

The "Mitch slap" for me comes when they do "Dog Days Are Over". Enjoy!

[@joanbaillie9925]

Superfruit did a review of some of their performances in the sing off. You might find that interesting. They had come a long way.

[@rugr82day]

Saucey Dad saying "Let's get it on" is so funny. I won't say why.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I noticed that as well, haha!

[@gailseatonhumbert]

My favorite episode. During the Sing Off Avi checked out the competition by being friendly to the other bands. Here he is using overtones to make friends with other groups. He did go back and tell the trio based on his research that they could actually win it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joawhnilgJJ0l7s Avi came into the Sing Off having won several acapella competitions. Including one with Fermata Nowhere for Rythmn Section at the International Championship of Collegiate Acapella (ICCA) the name changed to award it to him from Vocal Percussionist. It has been awarded only one other time to a vocal bass in 2017.

[@PtxXtp]

"Give it four or five years" 4? They came back 2 years later as guests on season 4 finale. Home Free's year (the show skipped a year) and blew everyone away. I suggest you watch it after you finish their episodes and of course superfruit reacting to pentatonix on the sing off. Look up, pentaonix sing off I Need Your Love. You won't regret it. It's all live and they sound just as good if not better than on their album.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I fully agree. They really came back and kind of marked their territory! Showing everyone why they won and why the producers were wrong to hold Mitch back.

[@PtxXtp]

@@hernameispekka_Rebecca Imagine if they had done Aha that night. Not only would they have heard a different side of him they would have seen a different side of him. Pretty sure they were already singing it since it's on ptx vol 1 and I need your love is on vol 2.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@PtxXtp Bahhaha, that would have been hilarious!

[@heatherhuard]

They opened the show can you imagine having to follow that?!

[@tommieev5589]

You got to make your "stank face" through the entire performance. Yay!

[@Jskew]

It was at this point the other contestants knew they F'd up. LOL! Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@calliec7493]

This was their 2nd best performance on the show imo and this was the first time that I noticed Avi using subharmonics. Wait until you hear Avi's overtones coming up, that is where Avi sings two notes at the same time.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I think Avi did overtones in ET? The first song they performed on the show. But Kevin gets credit for it, haha

[@calliec7493]

@@hernameispekka_Rebecca You're right. The judges didn't catch it or didn't mention it since there was so much going on.

[@justlinsu]

I love the way Avi blushes when he is given praise...lol He had the motor running through out the performance while jumping around etc. He and Kevin shared an apartment and they would spend hours honing their craft...hence they are magicians..lol Loved this one. And yes your are right...He was suppressing all that God given talent for those 6 years or so. Love your reactions...Sub & liked Waiving from Australia

[@janeramirez8767]

Back in July of 2015, when I first heard PTX (basically when I first discovered KZbin), I was so stunned by their "Carol of the Bells" that I listened to/watched it AT LEAST 20 times before searching for something else. Somehow the next thing I stumbled on was this performance right here--"Born to Be Wild." I so much wanted to watch the whole Sing-Off from the beginning, and to find every PTX song on KZbin, but I couldn't do it. I couldn't tear myself away. I togged between "Bells" and "Born" for a couple of weeks. Just couldn't bear to break away from either one of them. Every time I watched, I would pick up on something I hadn't noticed before. I salute you, SauceyDad. I would never be able to watch a PTX video for the first time and still talk coherently.

[@vix387]

I think this is my favourite. Not because it's their very best performance - there are two or three better, I think - but because it's the first time I was driven to Holy c!! What the f??? What the bloody heck! (Censored for KZbin) moments through out. Beginning to end. Like you, I'm glad I watched this after I had fallen in love with them. It should spoil it to know the out come but it makes it more exciting because you're so invested.

[@derrickcox7761]

There really was no competition from this point.

[@tamara4888]

I loved the sing off, watched all 4 seasons as they came out...PTX was something so unique, something one doesn't expect from a capella. I was a fan before this song, but I can remember literally jumping out of my seat on this one! and while I definitely LOVE it, it's not my favorite, that is still to come!!

[@chadrickman1203]

I cannot wait for you to see Lets Get it On and Dog Days. Those were my favorites of their Sing Off journey.

[@helenmoore2066]

It is so much fun to watch you watch their whole evolution. They really are incredible!

[@vidsorama2]

This was an awesome Pentatonix performance.

[@lynnsoeth5301]

Oh my, sometimes the look on your face makes me laugh out loud!!

[@uniquely_mo]

Love, love, love this one! Avi’s bass throughout is impressive as hell, and Kevin is just Kevin - always superb!

[@tersommers]

YES! Absolutely amazing! This arrangement made me not breath! The techniques they used (Avi, Kevin) and Scott's gravelly voice, amazing background singing, that stunning silence! It was the best! So excited when reactors get to this one!

[@Tark-qs4mu]

They were amazing from the very first time they stepped on the stage together. However, they all knew that they didn't know everything, and that helped them so much during the course of this competition, and afterward. The fact that, as you've said before, they were like sponges and soaked up every little bit of information they could and used it effectively, that, as much as pure talent, won them this show. Well, that and the work ethic instilled in each and every one of them by their parents. We'll talk more about that, though, in the last performance video. This one was one of THE ones everyone talks about. You have, I believe, two more before they absolutely blow your damn mind yet again. Maybe as many as three! Great video, man, as always. Can't wait for the next one!

[@geriatricptxer2362]

This was pretty much the performance where all the other groups realized they were vying for second place. Wait to you see the reaction of the other groups on #10.

[@adam.4487]

They were getting better! Finally showing what they can REALLY DO.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Another terrific performance, and one step closer to the Pentatonix we all know and love. I thought these were songs.🤔 Oh well, shows what I know.😁

[@annmc3878]

Thanks for the reaction. I really does show why they are who they are. They get Mitch slapped in the 12th performance.

[@susandickerson2663]

You really need to do #10 of the sing-off. It is jaw-dropping.

[@suzannebastien2918]

What a treat, all these reactions on the same day! Keep them coming 🥰

[@JemUzumik]

😏 hello SD, just waiting patiently 12th performance! I'm so excited for your reaction😁🙈. -Scott with a powerful raspy singing -Mitch with the beautiful voice an angel singing! (Mitch slapped). -Kirstie with the harmonies OMG -Avi with those overtones an deep humming! I love him so much! Kevin, the beast! The vocal percussion its insane.

[@shaunagriffin1178]

I’m loving the momentum your on with this. Please keep it up! On to the next one. Thanks Saucey!

[@shilohauraable]

I love this performance! Especially Avi and Kevin - WOW! 💖

[@lexymich3647]

You really are a full fledged pentaholic now bc you are cranking this videos out so fast!! You can't wait to see them and I can't wait for you to react to them. Have you gotten the link to carol of the bells or my dm on Instagram? Just curious. How was the dentist yesterday and you sound much better today. Do you feel a lot better I hope?

[@gailseatonhumbert]

You could just do it withAvi. It is exactly the same arrangement as 9 years ago.

[@megjones7860]

Hello Saucey Dad, Just love to see these PTX Sing Off performance reactions coming out back-to-back. Wonderful to see this for those of us who were not a part of it 11 years ago. Their vocal gifts, sheer talent, early musical and theatrical training put together with their creativity, vision and work ethic have really made them into masters of the A Capella game that they are today. I would love to see those three judges reacting to Hallelujah, The Prayer, Come Along, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Can't Sleep Love at Popspring and Aha at Singapore Vista for the Mitch slap and for them to understand his extraordinary vocal skill and talent. Also, to Sound of Silence, The Prayer, Can You Feel the Love Tonight and Imagine to hear the PTX harmonies, bass section, KO and their signature Wall of Sound. BTW - you should watch the Pentacon sessions including Pentacon Parents when their parents did a live Q and A for fans. They seem to be well grounded with strong values.

[@richardwilson5560]

Saw you did Performance 7, decided I could watch the dad again for it. Thinking I liked this one better then some of your earlier ones, so thank you. See you at 12 if not before! Good Reaction. 😁😁😎

[@pray4healing]

This song was from a movie "Easy Rider" back in the 70's it's about a motorcycle road trip that went bad. Very good movie with great stars

[@the_nikster1]

I am so happy that you're spoiling us with these Sing-Off reactions! I also love how much you're enjoying them. you're a true Pentaholic now; welcome to the family ❤️

[@lexymich3647]

They use silences better than anyway I would say

[@ellenhulslander2897]

One of my favorites!

[@melissacoviello2886]

This is a good one, but 10 and 12 are leagues above the rest! 12 is where Mitch is able to show off his unicorn-ness and they definitely recognized him for it! From what I’ve heard the producers of the show wanted to keep Mitch in the background, because he was “obviously” gay. So sad that that was ever an issue, for anyone, let alone for Mitch.

[@UserHorologium]

The whole issue of "straightening out" the final episode (and whitewashing the Trevor Project's primary objective) was ugly, but it is something that would not happen today, thankfully. Public opinion has strongly shifted on LGBT+ issues, and the entertainment industry has shifted even stronger, and that sort of nonsense won't fly anymore.

[@melissacoviello2886]

@@UserHorologium absolutely.

[@michstan2085]

Mitch was bullied for his voice in school and was still reluctant to expose his sexuality during this time. In the video on superfruit when they review some of these performances he constantly notes how low he was singing and calls himself masc. Mitch.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Yeah.. both Scott and Mitch were out at the time but Scott kind of had to... half go back in the closet in his public persona for "marketability" at the time. And from what I've heard (don't know how true it is but knowing the times it sounds true) since Mitchs gayness is more "obvious" (eyeroll) he was kept in the background and in his lower register by the series producers. Which I'm inclined to belive because of the fact that they removed even any mention to lgbt when featuring the freaking Trevor project!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

And I just noticed your name... so I assume you already know all this, haha!

[@PtxXtp]

I'm not sure if he was reluctant for himself or because the show's producers didn't want him to show it. Big mistake holding him back and not letting him shine. Maybe their show could've gotten more viewers had word got out that there was an amazing tenor on it that we all needed to hear.

[@margretrosenberg420]

The first Mitch-slap didn't come until Episode 12. The show was so intent on making Scott their only lead that they were actively discouraging letting anyone else lead, so it took a lot of planning for Pentatonix to find a way to administer the Mitch-slap. When it finally happens, however, it's spectacular.

[@Mahiahtree]

I love this one so much!💚💚

[@larae2812]

One of my favorites. I’m with you, I’d like to know what the judges think about them now!! Great reaction!!

[@larryross9492]

I love when Ben calls them "you kids."

[@lindaosmon5224]

you have to see the i think its the 11th performance. When they do a song by Florence and the Machines Dog Days are over, you will get Mitch slapped there.

[@danielcarter837]

You don't get a true Mitch slap during The Sing Off. You get a light Mitch slap in performance 12. We get a few Mitch taps during some of the other performances. The first true Mitch slap is probably in Hallelujah. They do silence better than anyone. They had the bass and drums and Scott has a great rock and blues voice.

[@lionmanx]

10th and 12th was super crazy....mitchslap is coming

[@ShinyElfriend]

So, so, good!

[@lindavasquez6637]

Was my favorite so fun.

[@chenawejamieson8628]

Awesomeness!!!

[@Cath1027]

The Mitch slap is “ Dog days are over “

[@sandihannig9836]

I found Pentatonix in 2018 and have never looked back! I have all their CD's and have seen them in concert. They are the best singing group EVER and I should know because I'm 81 and have seen and heard them all. Here are three video's you should watch just for your own enjoyment. They will give you more information about their journey. LOVE your reactions! Beginner's Guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/onXbepmtm6igh6c The Trio kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2rTk5uElLiCj7c Superfruit X-Rated around 15:53 but shows Scott & Mitch as youngsters and how hard they have been working - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJvRoJt-e9eViMU

[@ptxaholic]

This was my first time with thos one. Umm.... GO Kevin and Avi!!!

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

PRX ❤️🙌🙌

[@RainbowMaille]

The Sing Off really was good family entertainment it's a shame idol is still on and the sing off isn't

[@DylanBinds]

I see these moments of her being sick and the following Pressures of not just “possibly” ruining her performance but the PTX’s performance(s) for the present and future. I could only perceive it as instead of assuming the worst, while knowing the possible what if’s and continuing those doubts. With her doubts controlling the performance here she instead performed at an even higher level than ever before. She didn’t fold what creation she made while under pressure. Which seemed to be a fixed (negative) outcome for what seems to usually prevent the majority of what talented creators with an honest heart and a genuine goal could manage I miss Avi tho

[@catherineharger8069]

1st Mitch slap? #12 Dog Days Are Over. There are other great moments, but this is the main one.

[@Cath1027]

The dog days are over for the first Mitch slap is the 12th performance

[@xboxbml]

You should check out Kevin’s cover of down..he’s not just a beat boxer… a true master..

[@maureenthomas1705]

12 is where you will get your Mitch slap.

[@loriculver7282]

The show pushed for Scott to be the definitive lead. Rumor has it that the producers wanted to play down Mitch's range to avoid the gay factor. So sad. Mitch refers to his performances from the Sing Off as masc (as in masculine) Mitch. The Mitch slap is coming though. You just have to wait for it. Their next performance #8 was the same night as #7 Born to Be Wild. Kirstie the took the lead on that one while still sick. You would never know it. They were all so humble and professional even at that young age.

[@PtxXtp]

Not just his range they wanted to completely avoid the fact that he was gay period. I guess they didnt know about Scott or chose to ignore it. I guess he seemed 'straight' enough to be a lead singer. When ptx chose Trevor project to be their charity they took out all mention of it being there to help LGBT youth.

[@loriculver7282]

@@PtxXtp What the show did watering down the Trevor Project sucked. Yes, they didn't want any gay showing. Ten years ago, a glimpse into societal norms at the time. SMDH.

[@RonHeartsMe]

@@PtxXtp I think someone told Scott early on to avoid coming out of the closet professionally. You can tell in the earlier days he avoided any mentions of it up until a little later into Superfruit.

[@PtxXtp]

@@RonHeartsMe yes it wasn't until the imagine video that he officially made it public about himself. Everything before that was just speculation. Although most of us knew anyway.

[@johngacanich1980]

Sauce PTX is amazing and I am a Pentaholic for life... there is something that I would love to see your reaction to....Gravity by Chris Farkey Ft. Yebba. You will need your helmet believe me...

[@littlemissxtra756]

you'll get your mitch slap in the 12th performance.

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Nope I was wrong. It's 7th and 8th that are a part 1 ond 2.

[@stephaniebray3983]

The 11th show

[@imtherapycat]

And they were just "kids" then!

[@dianayoder1285]

The producers kinda wanted to keep Mitch toned down a little so...

[@virginiam8248]

I thought 11 was amazing also.

[@aliciadarga6993]

They really throttled back Mitchs talent on the show. It's sad.