Sound Of Silence - Pentatonix (First Time Hearing)

[@Spaceydoodle]

"he has the a voice of an angel. I love him." yep, we ALL love Mitch. how could anyone not?! :)

[@olivia0151]

Spaceydoodle- my mom doesn’t, she’s homophobic😒

[@BlueStar4040]

@@olivia0151 tell her that gay (which isn't even a bad thing!) or not HE STILL HAS A GREAT VOICE! Also I thought he would make homo phobes disappear... 😔 Also ❤ ur name obviously

[@sharonjohnston4806]

I don’t. He sounds like a girl.

[@DeweyGotanycheese]

I say that about Mitch all the time!

[@elcarto22]

Mitch has a voice that Angels would sin to get.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Yeah, Mitch is a Chameleon. He will look different in almost every single video but once he opens his mouth, you will know it is him! I am so enjoying your PTX journey and am eagerly awaiting your next one! Enjoy🥰

[@shawnslounge]

i think i need to come up with different names for mitch in each video i do next!

[@sethlost424]

@@shawnslounge do it man, it's hilarious. Hat-man is a great one

[@Ursa88]

Lol yeah. Like if the question is "is that mitch?" The answer is Yes.

[@drewmoore7094]

Ursa88 Bear Mitch’s other talent; making a mullet look sexy and great.

[@salicemccool9186]

Unfortunately, and ironically, his look in “Hallelujah” was painfully Boy George/“Kharma Chameleon.” (Unfortunate from my perspective, in any case; I wonder if he was aware of it?)

[@jwhite17]

I laughed so hard. “...that IS the same guy...” Yup. We all love Mitch.

[@sarcasmxkate]

Matt's great. I liked him from the beginning. A lot of people were quite hard on him, but he's always sounded great to me. Avi left and people couldn't help but compare them, but that's not fair. Matt isn't the new Avi, he's Matt and he's perfect in this. They lost Avi, but they gained something different and uniquely his own. I'm glad you like him! He's wonderful. They all are! Fun fact, three members of VoicePlay have also known each other since childhood! Geoff, Earl, and Layne all went to school together! They've been singing together for over 20 years!

[@LeskeyC001]

Kate I so agree with you. Matt captured me the first time I saw him on Sound of Silence. He’s now my favorite member of PTX (along with Kirstie, Scott, Mitch, Kevin and Avi too). Go Matt!

[@Catherine.Catherine]

Couldn’t agree more. He’s not Avi and will never be Avi because he’s Matt. It’s like that Oscar Wilde quote: “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” And Matt is just himself, great smile, infectious energy. He’s completely different from Avi, and that’s amazing. Absolutely love Matt. I think Matt might be favourite in the new line up (or maybe Mitch. Or Kirstie. Or Scott. Or Kevin. I can’t decide!)

[@sarcasmxkate]

@@Catherine.Catherine you don't have to have a favorite! Each are perfectly themselves and that's good! I think we all have performances where one of them stands out the most so we feel like we have a favorite, but in reality they're all our favorite!

[@Catherine.Catherine]

Kate I think for all pentaholics your favourite is whoever is singing lead at that moment lol! Deffo for me! And my favourite between PTX and HF is whichever I’m listening to at that moment. And that OK coz I’m a very proud Pentafry 😉

[@LeskeyC001]

Catherine Vincent You are spot on!

[@martiwalsh2069]

When Mitch started and you tipped your head to one side like a puppy trying to hear really, really well....

[@sersastark]

So far you're the second reactor who caught Matt's bass nosedive on that note. Thank you!!!

[@dedabugg]

I hate when I’m watching reactions and no one mentions that!

[@MsSneekyNinja]

Oh man, I say that for every song that Pentatonix covers. "That's my favorite version of that song now." I even like some songs that I wouldn't normally when they cover them.

[@marablemorgan8292]

That's Mitch... the little diva!

[@nonamewriter7950]

the significant head tilt when Mitch started singing cracked me up

[@mimiloveee9]

They sound exactlyyy like this live❗❗ I saw them live it was LIFE CHANGING 😭😭😭😭😭

[@mikeruch2078]

Yes, that is the same ever changing hat guy...Mitch Grassi! Awesome singer!

[@beyondviolet]

You should react to Daft Punk, they filmed it in their kitchen and recorded it in a closet, and they won a Grammy for it

[@hempchimp]

RE: Mitch's "Look" You're gonna pass out watching them do their Grammy Winning (Arrangement) "Daft Punk".

[@DOCKFARRELL]

When you get to their cover of "Imagine" by John Lennon you will see/hear Kevin sing. This was when Avi was still part of the group, and all five of them have a part that they sing solo with the others as backup. That performance was amazing, and had an awesome message. I think they really captured John Lennon's meaning behind the song with their video.

[@陆文昊-h7k]

Attention, havana, come along please~~~

[@MelaniePoparad]

Kevin kills it in every single second of every song. I mean they all do but his part is sooo amazing... always.

[@MariaGolay]

I can't imagine anyone not liking this version of this song. They are so good. Mitch does change his look a lot. Thank God for that voice!!!!! I hope you listen to many more of their songs!!!!!

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

I LOOOOOOVE Mitch's voice! The range, control, breath support, the smoothness in his riffs and runs! Any music teacher would do unspeakable things to have a tenor like him! I'd do anything to have his voice!

[@kathyf.2002]

Mitch and Kirsten like to hang up their looks. Always fun!

[@vickimoran1349]

Great reaction! Your appreciation for each member's individual talent is spot on!

[@fluterify]

Shawn, for this being your second reaction to Pentatonix I am very impressed with the research you've done on the group already.

[@michellecole6325]

I guess it's inevitible, but I really think it's unfair to compare Avi and Matt. They're different, of course, but both are terrific.

[@larrywt656]

I agree. And I don't like to think of Matt as Avi's replacement. He's just the new guy that joined.

[@mecfstraveler]

I'm gonna request Pentatonix's cover of either a mash-up "New Rules x Are You That Somebody?" because ut shows a "thjng" Pentatonix is known for.. their incredible mashups! Transitions are mind blowing and the bass and beats are so amazing.. tying the two songs together! This one has Matt in it. The other request is for "Bohemian Rhapsody". Mitch takes lead and he has the perfect voice for it. This Video was right before Avi announced he was leaving. The arrangement is spectacular and I sometimes can't wrap my head around how much talent the 5 members of this group have (both with Avi, and now with Matt). They're each very versatile and we hear new things coming from each of them over the past, what, nearly 9 years now? And Matt is a keeper for sure! We got lucky that he was found by Avi and Ben Bram... and that he got tricked into auditioning... because he felt he was far below the skill level of this group and turned down the request he try out. The Trio itself was an Acapella group Kirstin, Mitch and Scott formed in High School. They were doing this new sound instead of traditional acapella and it was with the fervent ideation of what they accomplished when they added Avi and Kevin. Needed that bass and Beatboxing to make it sound fuller.. like singers with instruments playing. They can make instrumental vocalizations (Mitch does a sweet electric guitar solo in Bohemian Rhapsody (sounds the same live too!) but Avi and Kevin... woo! But Mitch and Scott met in Community Theater at age 8 and became best friends. They performed together quite a lot and have been singing as a duo from way back then. Mitch and Kirstie have known each other since attending the same grade school. They both were in community theatre and have been singing together through that and school for a very long time. They even dated briefly. In High School Scott began attending Mitch and Kirstin's high school. Mitch made the introductions and they began singung and hangjng out together. Tge Trio was formed and they arranged Lady Gaga's "Telephone" then performed it durung a school acapella choir concert. Kirstin's friend's brother recorded it and uploaded it to KZbin. It's still there and those 3 kids were so freaking talented it's sickening! in a good, "I practice and practice and I'll never sound that good! How?!" way (FYI, Mitch was a grade lower than Scott and Kirstie). Credible rumor has it that Kirstie and Scott dated briefly too. A few years back Scott and Mitch finally fessed up to Sup3rfruit fans that they had indeed dated VERY briefly as kids too. They are more like brothers though.. so that went nowhere.. but their friendship is one that we all wish we had with someone. They're amazing young people that dreamed big, worked hard and saw the day their dreams for acapella as a main stream sound realized when Pentatonix was formed. They're trail blazers and choir nerds that are still so humble and very real with their fans. They wanted other groups to be able to follow into mainstream music if they chose to and it's happening! Three-time Grammy award winners this group is! I talked at length about the Trio, and you already know of Avi's mad skills but I haven't touched in Kevin Olusoula, the beatboxer! That guy's a GENIUS in so many ways! He gave up Yale, where he was enrolled to continue his education towards becoming a doctor, to join Pentatonix. Can you imagine?! He's an amazing Cellist and Pentatonix does a few arrangements with Kevin on Cello as it's very important to him. I THINK he played Carnegie Hall at the age of ten and when Scott discovered him on KZbin he was the Beatboxing Cellist... mind blown! He wanted to learn to sing and I believe Avi gave him voice lessons. He has his own channel "Kevin K.O. Olusoula" and his cover of "Down" is sick! He recently released a single, but "Down" is a better representation of the degree of musical skill he possesses fir getting an acurate introduction to Kevin. Cheers!

[@mikeruch2078]

Pentatonix is sooooo amazing!

[@sandicave9637]

Mitch is a rare Counter-tenor who can cover 6 octaves... Bloody remarkable!!!

[@kyokojohnfan]

You can pretty much date PTX videos by how Mitch looks. The Evolutions are all pretty good. And Daft Punk obviously.

[@msmichellewinchester]

You nailed it with the names! And I really love your reaction. Mitch is definitely interesting :D. Once you're more familiar with PTX, I'd recommend you check out Superfruit, which is Mitch and Scott's side project. It's not a cappella and it's half humor, half music channel, but they do some killer mash-ups and their original songs are amazing. But for now, I'll be happy with any Pentatonix reaction, because you pretty much can't go wrong with them. And I'm very sure you have a lot of requests for them already :).

[@larrywt656]

The only thing to remember with Pentatonix videos, if you see a guy or a girl that you don't recognize, it's ALWAYS Mitch and Kirstie!

[@cherryfulK]

This is one of my favourite covers by them along with Hallelujah and Bohemian Rhapsody. Those are my top 3 fave covers which, funnily enough, aren't the ones that got them their 3 Grammies. However, the ones that did are really good, too: Daft Punk, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene.

[@ryanje8147]

Pentatonix is awesome!!! More please.

[@skyhawkslcb18]

"he passes the test. i like him" haha nice

[@rapturesoon6567]

You have to love them all, equally, for their awe inspiring voices and talents! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LeskeyC001]

This was Matt’s big audition for me too. And he aced it! He’s now my favorite member of the group (along with Kirstie, Scott, Mitch, Kevin and Avi too). Keep it coming. Thanks.

[@lauriep2018]

Leskey Cele me too! He’s a great rhythmic bass/low baritone and has so much energy

[@mariethemagnificent2000]

Scott and Mitch have their own group called SuperFruit. They with 3 others did a Katy Perry cover of Rise. I think you would love it. I know I do.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

When people hear Mitch & are shocked at the angelic voice, it's called being 'Mitch' slapped... & yes the 3 in the middle were in choir together.

[@skneptun8870]

If you love mitches voice so much, you must definetly react to the live performances of aha and telephone live at the star vista! IT IS SO AMAZING! Maybe do them even in one Video, because it is the same concert

[@s_lasgalen]

I don't think he's ready for it after only 2 official videos

[@skneptun8870]

@@s_lasgalen U r probably right.... But now he should be

[@jennamcalister9101]

Please do their Bohemian Rhapsody cover!

[@shawnslounge]

I heard a lot of reactors are having trouble with that song, need to make sure it doesn’t get blocked.

[@cherryfulK]

Yes reactions to that does get taken down. Some things I've seen other reactors do to get around that is to do a lot of pauses as the video progresses, blur out the video, or tinker with the audio. That might help.

[@christianwoman6791]

Their song "Mary Did You Know, and little Drummer Boy" are awesome songs too. I miss Avi.

[@bethcoussou]

Matt definitely has an amazing voice and is a terrific bass man. I love all of their voices, but I think I just really love Scott’s voice the most! His range is crazy and so soulful! You should definitely check out Kevin’s cello and beatboxing videos! He’s so awesome!! He also has a really great singing voice! I enjoyed your reaction! Watching you watch these groups and truly be captivated is so great!!

[@margaretjaquez8875]

Voctave is another group you should look into they are beyond fabulously talented and terrific you won't be disappointed. Ear candy to the max.

[@karmakkaze]

Mitch. As another Reactionist dubbed him, Mitch the Pitch because his voice is so.... But you got them all. Of all of them, both Kirstie and Mitch change ALL the time. They NEVER look the same way twice. To hear Kevin sing, I recommend "Mary Did You Know" and "Say Something". Kevin plays Cello AND beatboxes on that one.

[@tfpp1]

They all, always, kill it. They don't merely slay...they slaughter. You have no choice. Just give up now and surrender. lol Personal recommendations, any of the following: Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Aha, La La Latch, Rather Be, Take Me On.

[@salicemccool9186]

I’ve noticed that “that” part - “in-the-words-that-it” - has had quite an impact on a number of YT reactors, just as it did on me.

[@tahoebears]

Love how you sit there, listening, with your mouth open!! Welcome to PTX!!!

[@LeeCarlson]

Mitch IS a style-chameleon.

[@ronfuqua2117]

try Peter Hollens and Tim Foust misty mountains or sounds of silence both are epic

[@st4rpt_603]

I would recommend you to check on Citizen Queen, they are an all girl acapella band that were put together by Scott and they are awesome! I would probably recommend their "Señorita" cover

[@misscertified]

Bad Guy was an amazing cover too. Def check it out

[@joannechatman8536]

The beatboxer is Kevin who also has a high register. You'll hear him sing if you react to Amazing Grace!

[@mimiloveee9]

They are UNMATCHED 💯💯💯

[@alanward9660]

Lots more to hear! A few of my PTX favorites are La La Latch, Gold, Shallow Daft Punk and the Evolution of Rihanna and Ariana Grande. Bohemian Rhapsody is another great one as is their original song Love Again. I look forward to seeing your evolution of reacting to PTX!

[@dramac333]

Mitch - high voice guy - is indeed the same guy. In older videos he weighed more and he changes his personal style, though generally not more than six or seven times a day. 😁 But you're right about how to be certain that it is him. There is no mistaking that voice.

[@wvob6752]

Mitch is one of the best counter tenor's I've ever heard.

[@janispriest3067]

lol it is hat man. Mitch 🥰

[@stormy081464]

"He passes the test, I like him" lol so did you, just subscribed. Like your vibe

[@pattiemartin9253]

Amazing Grace by them

[@lauraa4294]

Really enjoying your reactions to Pentatonix, looking forward to more. Avi is the only member that has left, the rest of the group has been the same since they started.

[@travisrussell9166]

I am a new subscriber, i like your reactions. Glad you like accapella boy you just opened a big can of worms my friend. Pentatonix and home free and voice play have so much to watch.gonna be a fun ride

[@txstevenb4332]

Man, I can't wait to go on this ride with you ... (I may be late ((by 9 months)) but I'm here watchin!) Let's Do this!!!

[@txstevenb4332]

#HeadTilt!

[@txstevenb4332]

Yeah, Matt is CRUSHING it~ .... we all miss Avi, but Matt is CRUSHING it~!

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Hat man is Mitch and that is him in this video.

[@itsmetara3773]

I enjoyed your reaction quite a lot. I think you’d really like to watch their Imagine video.

[@jenniferyoung8551]

If you want to listen/watch to more of Matt's looowwwwer register, do their Evolution of Ariana Grande. And of course, Mitch gets to shine in that one too ;)

[@grase99]

gotta watch their daft punk medley they won their first grammy for it!

[@diannecardenas9866]

Avi was in Hallelujah but left the group and Matt on the end in white jacket took over Avi's place.

[@ronaldschweitzer1110]

Right there with you!!!

[@neildoverbeek9321]

If you are a fan of base, react to Home Free featuring Avi Kaplan doing Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire! You won’t be disappointed!

[@Rick-i6x]

Pentatonix is the bomb.

[@joannechatman8536]

The new guy is Matt. Avi has moved on to other endeavors. The separation was amicable. The "angel" voice is from Mitch Grassi.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I'd recommend their take on Bohemian Rhapsody. It's an early video and it's great. Mitch and Kirsten I think they are always in a one up on each other with style changes but I think Mitch wins out.

[@calhoun1968]

Actually, they all have the voice of Angels. Of 30,000 volunteers to help subtly guide humans back to the light, these 6 are the "Creme de la creme". Mitch was Lehyriel, now contracted to; L’yriel, whose name means “Sweetest Melody”, High Prince of the Cherubim, Angel who Guards the Glory of God and who weaves God’s glory and mercy into the song of life. Lead Tenor and section Leader of Heavens First Choir, Highest and broadest range of all tenors and the sweetest voice in Heaven. Natural height: 9.6 cubits (14.4 feet), Wingspan: 24 cubits (36 feet). Scott was Riffael, now contracted to R’ffael, whose name means “Beacon of Light/Hope. High Prince of the Ophanim, known in Heaven as; The Master “Riff Runner” as well as being heavens First Choirs leader in Michael's absence. Stead-fast Angel of Emotions and Compassion, the “Grease” that smooths the celestial motions, the Heavenly Wheels as it were. Natural height: 11.3 cubits (nearly 17 feet), Wingspan: 26 cubits (39 feet). Kirstie was Tamiliel- which has been contracted to T’miliel, Whose name means; “Who is as the Void”. Angel of Light and Love. The first Angel created and the first female Angel, she is an exact soul copy of the Void and seems to have the same limits. Heavens Lead Mezzo-Soprano from Heavens first choir & the Soprano sections Lead, has the broadest range of that section. Natural Height: 7.2 cubits (10.8 feet), Wingspan: 18 cubits (27 feet). Kevin was Gnrael, now contracted to Gn’ael (Nail), whose name means “Heart Beat of God”, High Prince of the Seraphim, Angel of Purity and Constraint. Lead vocal percussionist and Leader of the Percussion section of Heavens First Choir, still has perfect pitch. Natural Height: 10.2 cubits (15.3 feet), Wingspan: 26 cubits (39 feet). Avi was/is Avriel,The very Dragon of infinity (uroborus) himself. The fires of creation incarnate. High Prince of Heaven whose name means; Base or Bedrock/Foundation of Heaven. Bass section leader of Heavens First choir and The Grand Bass Master, has the broadest bass range. An Angel of Compassion who strengthens others for he is the pulse, the heartbeat of the universe at peace.Natural Height: 12 cubits (18 feet), Wingspan: 30 cubits (45 feet). His PTX replacement, Matt, was Djruael, now contracted to D’ruael- Whose name means; Joyous Rhythm. Angel of Faith and Guidance. High Prince of the Archon’s. First Bass, first choir. Avriel's "understudy". Natural Height: 9 cubits (13.5 feet), Wingspan 23 cubits (34.5 feet).

[@sean1849]

It's a religious experience

[@lindehughes1773]

It is my favorite too

[@hamig11]

Just subscribed to your channel. . .if you are going to go down the acapella rabbit hole, look in to Peter Hollens and his collaborations with Home Free, Tim Foust, and Avi Kaplan. Peter and Tim do a cover of Misty Mountains from the Hobbit that gives me chills every time I listen, and I listen to it almost daily! Keep up the amazing reactions!

[@rondileem3111]

Subbed for more PTX. Gotta do their Daft Punk Medley. It's amazing and really different. Got them their first Grammy. Great reaction!

[@shawnslounge]

With Daft Punk being one of my favorite groups, I have a surprise set up for that reaction

[@amandasamson4513]

"hat man" is the same guy. lol Mitch. He changes his look a LOT

[@juliestevens6931]

Others may have already said it, but I believe that Avi was somewhat responsible for finding Matt as his replacement. Oh, have you checked out Voctive? They are a much larger a cappella group but are quite astonishing as well. Kirsten has done a collaboration with them on a Disney love medley, I think (with her then fiance - but they didn't marry). If you haven't heard Voctive, I would suggest you check out "Mary Did You Know" ft. Mark Lowry. Mark wrote the words for the song. Ooops, just saw you HAVE discovered Voctive. Good for you.

[@bel410la]

I would love it if you listened to Mary Did You Know and the live performance of Aha! in Signapore.

[@mariemurphy4257]

Ok. I’m subscribed but you must do Rise by super fruit, Mary Lambert, Brian Justin Crumb, & Mario Jose. The dit it after the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting. It’s on its own, outstanding but I think it means even more giving the cause. Also you gotta hear Brian Justin Crumb from his time on AGT. His voice on his live version of Creep sounds like idk what. It’s just amazing. Somebody to Love was his 1st audition on the show & it’s outstanding too. He’s got a single out but I’m still amazed at his voice when he’s belting out songs. He came back for AGT Champions & both performances were powerful. He performed Your Song (Elton John) & never Enough from the Greatest Showman. Not over produced as this show has a tendency to do. & ruin the chances of singers actually winning, though I digress. Check him & them out on Rise & then the live version of Creep first & see for yourself

[@CMSiegel1979]

Omg the head tilt killed me...lmaooooo

[@kathyf.2002]

Mitch and Kirsty love to change up their looks.

[@TheAmocca]

Listen to "New rules x are you that somebody" - Matt and Kevin are beasts doing the beat in that video. Oh, it has another new look for Mitch - but then, he changes his style ALL THE TIME, so that's not really saying anything... LOL

[@jwhite17]

Check out Superfruit Rise, a Katy Perry cover. Scott and Mitch collab with some other amazing artists. You will not be disappointed. Also PTX cover of Gold by Kiiara. Mitch sings parts of the song that were digitally created in the original. Insane.

[@ТаняАлександрова-ф5л]

More PTX))

[@nannyzee]

Bohemian Rhapsody!!!!

[@alynkuster5138]

Listen to Scott sing bass while Matt sings.

[@megankerr297]

You need to listen to their Daft Punk medley

[@marablemorgan8292]

That's Matt....

[@brendacard1447]

Hat man is the same guy. That’s Mitch.

[@kayleighbrooking6657]

The disturbed version of this is still my favourite but this is a close second

[@BeXi999]

Please react to come along. It's amazing 💜

[@janetburrows137]

Avi left and Matt came in. 😅😊

[@constanzasaavedra7582]

Please react to PTX amazing grace. It‘’s insane.

[@rapturesoon6567]

Check out MARY DID YOU KNOW... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LeandraSilvio]

I really hope you react to Home Free's cover of End of the Road! I love your reactions!

[@Stevesrssrssrs]

The best version of this song still remains Disturbed on the Conan O'Brien show!! Even Simon & Garfunkel have endorsed their version as their all-time favorite, even over their own!!!

[@shawnslounge]

I will admit the music video is fire! I love them both equally lol

[@margedejesus9829]

Please react imagine by pentatonix also

[@bobsmith814]

Have you ever done David Phelps??? Christian singer. Listen to Nessum Dorma, or O Holy Night, please -- thanks!

[@larrysmith8426]

Check out Dimash K. if you want something off this planet. Look at SOS and sinful passion to start.

[@kathyf.2002]

Home Free has a great one out called “Quarantine.” It is a good stress reliever!

[@melaniephilmalee4650]

WHO disliked this?!

[@kamishawe1890]

Lol... hat man lol... same guy... Mitch is his name... dudes a 🦎 chameleon... never has the same looks

[@johnkidwell3932]

Try out the Sound Of Silence cover by Peter Hollens featuring Tim Foust of Home Free kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXnFoIGQba15fJo