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[@kristinhowk8231]

There’s an invisible 6th PTX member - Ben Bram, who is co-founder/arranger/producer. He does the basic arrangement, often working with Kevin & Scott. Then they bring the arrangement to the group as a whole & they circle jam to work out the final product. They have two Grammies in the “best arrangement, instrumental or a capella” category, and all 6 names are on the awards. (Those songs are Daft Punk, 2015 & Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, 2016.)

[@ailawil89]

Kristin Howk Girl, you’ve pretty much covered it. Haha. Good job!

[@DaveTugwell]

he doesnt perform with them so no he isnt a member of the band

[@michmirich]

I agree with everything except the co-founder part. He started advising them way back in the Sing-Off but he didnt put them together.

[@kristinhowk8231]

michmirich - According to their documentary, Ben Bram was the one who connected Avi & Scott, also found Kevin on KZbin & reached out to him. I think that counts as co-founder - he worked with Scott to put the group together.

[@samanthagerbrandt7543]

According to everywhere else, even Scott's own mouth, he was the one who found both. They didn't even know Ben Folds when PTX was formed, how would that be even possible.

[@madibruck]

the effect mitch’s voice has on people is insane

[@LadyLightningstorm]

My sister says he's a siren.

[@henriquecjesus]

@@LadyLightningstorm 😂😂😂

[@khenishere]

800th comment

[@randomperson1943]

Cuz he’s a literal angel

[@Nightmare-ee7fn]

lol

[@staceyking8796]

Props to Kirstie, the unsung hero of Pentatonix. Her voice cuts through and fills so much room, and is always clear and bright.

[@foghorn90leghorn73]

Kudos to you for pointing that out. This particular vocal coach seems to relish putting her down with comparisons to Mitch. Mitch has a freakish voice but his high notes are not the same as Kirstie's. They are different and complementary. One is not better than the other.

[@frogpond222]

@@foghorn90leghorn73 I don't know if you have watched any of Tara's other PTX reactions, but I'm almost positive there are some others where she does compliment Kirstie. She, like the rest of us, can get wrapped up in the majesty that is Mitch's voice.

[@skyclouds1842]

@@foghorn90leghorn73 not really, she's just complimenting mitch's voice; after all, he's a guy. She compliments on Kirstie on some of her other videos like the evolution of rihanna. It's just that in this particular video, mitch's voice is doing the higher notes more, so she's pointing him out more as well.

[@skyclouds1842]

also Kirstie's voice is love ;-; esp when she sings in the frozen medley w/ superfruit... she's a Disney queen.

[@DarthRayj]

To be perfectly fair, I feel like Kirstin is quite possibly the one who's improved the most since the Sing-Off. Not knocking her at all, she's actually my favorite member, but during the earlier years she could sometimes feel kind of overpowered by the sheer talent of most of the other members. Since performing in Kinky Boots I feel like she's really come into her own; it seems like she's more confident and can more reliably use her full vocal capabilities, which are beautiful.

[@octo448]

One of the 'silent' things that Pentatonix does is that aside from being masters at their 'role' in the group, each member is adept at picking up on the other parts when they need to. You pointed out one, when Kirsten takes over a lower melody so Mitch can hit a high note. Another is that Scott actually sings bass whenever Matt/Kevin are busy doing beats or melody! Check out Scott's (not the full group, just scotthoying ) cover of I Should Tell Ya Momma On You. He shows off that while he usually sings runs and does the melody for PTX, he's more than capable (see: really good!) at other skills too.

[@flmc654mcrf4]

You should see Mitch beatboxing, he used to be the trio's beatboxer when kevin and avi haven't joined the group yet

[@Jules-pr9kn]

@@flmc654mcrf4 Kirstie beatboxed a bit too I think. Crazy how much they could do as just a trio

[@karinlee3471]

4:15 You fangirling over Mitch is my new spirit animal

[@evaann-louise2408]

SAME!

[@milamarie23]

Ty for an epic replay button lol

[@kkoshii2457]

Yup

[@Anjalena]

I love how Scott has always had a habit of mouthing lyrics when other members are singing and also when he smiles at something awesome or unexpected that Mitch does. I think they challenge each other and that's an excellent relationship cuz it'll make them better singers! =)

[@Jules-pr9kn]

Yeah you can tell the entire video there's this silent communication between Mitch, Scott, and Kirstin, they turn and smile at each other, like "good job gurl". They love each other and what they do so much, and it really shows

[@alyssamusiq]

Can we just address the fact that kirstie freaking killed it and basically kills everything she does?!?!

[@pennyfranklin7567]

100% yes

[@saphira2323]

Oh my gosh now I NEED a video of you just talking about Mitch singing for an hour. He is the most talented vocalist I’ve ever heard, so I love when you break apart all the insane things he can do that I never even realized he was doing.

[@jayholland2632]

If you really want to have Mitch totally disgust you, react to Superfruit's 'Defying Gravity' cover. It is insane. PS The blonde wig from the Frozen medley makes another appearance.

[@milamarie23]

Oh she did and she was like 🤯!!!!! when mitch's voice defied EVERYTHING vocally at the end.

[@karolina1972]

Pentatonix-Aha! The star vista Singapore is fire 😍😍😍😍Mitch is shining like a star!

[@sinyFPS]

THIS IS ICONIC !

[@karenmelissa3294]

this video is iconic

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

My other favorite where he shines, in PTX anyway, is the Popspring live version of "Can't Sleep Love" - just like the Aha! Performance you mentioned, he's got his attitude on and in great voice!

[@angiescott294]

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[@LolaMGames]

Mitch has the perfect voice for Ariana. Love the effect he has on people 😍

[@Wiley_Coyote]

The arrangements are usually Ben Bram, Scott and Kevin combined, for the most part, I believe, although they've all pitched in with specific songs they've championed. As for Kirstin's sweet spot being low? That's always been the case. Her best work is usually in her low end.

[@DarthRayj]

I absolutely LOVE Kirstin's lower register, although especially since singing in Kinky Boots her higher end has also been noticeably more solid, and she just has an overall beautiful voice.

[@marykuettner752]

I don't think you heard "We need a little Christmas" she hits the high C6 in Seasons of Love. The highest note on any Pentatonix album. The whole album is excellent but Kirstin is singing in her beautiful high register.

[@klayers1555]

It's a real treat to hear Kirstie use the lower register here. She has a really rich , smooth contralto lower range - I first really heard it in her solo in "Where are you Christmas?" and she uses it so sparingly that it's a wonderful vocal surprise, much like hearing Kevin vocalize. Someone had mentioned the Mitch has a higher upper range than Ariana and, no disrespect to AG, but I can believe it..Thanks, Tara!

[@docrmc]

I think it was in that hot sec there before PTX found Matt that the covered Robyn's "Dancing On My Own". That's a good one.

[@InstrucTube]

The thing with Kirstie and Mitch is that they both are excellent in either high or low, but there's a certain quality about Mitch's higher register and Kirstie's lower register that is just... I don't have the words, but they're seriously impressive.

[@vannaa5439]

Citizen queen Evolution of Girl Groups is MAGICAL I must see it like wow

[@lucasmelo3635]

YES IT'S INCREDIBLE! PLEASE TARA, I NEED THIS REACT!

[@JordyJRT]

The thumbnail was my exact reaction when I saw Pentatonix uploaded this evolution 😂

[@TigStripe]

My favorite part about this mashup is how *exposed* the main vocals wind up throughout the whole thing. PTX has always been a powerful ensemble, but allowing one person to sit out, almost completely unsupported, and still slay it, is so impressive. I'm echoing requests for you taking a look at Citizen Queen.

[@elizabetheid597]

Please react to Superfruit's Empire! Scott has a beautifully soft part and it's probably my favorite cover of theirs!

[@WoefulMinion]

I think you tend to notice Mitch's solo work more when you talk over Kirstin's solos...

[@aynv4861]

“What else is there?... Unicorns dancing? Marshmallows falling from the sky?” Haha I love it! 😂

[@paigebond07]

you should react to Pentatonix's live performance of The Sound of Silence on Jimmy Kimmel!

[@teacupglitterinfested1525]

Paige You spoiled for me of what they sing but it’s not your fault.

[@caroleceres]

Pink ShitTzu Puppy 01 it’s not all spoiled - they sing 3 songs! 🤗

[@kenna_elyse]

it's funny how you mentioned adding mash ups to a setlist because Pentatonix has a few on their setlist for this tour they're on now! they have a section that's basically like an "evolution of Pentatonix" where they sing a few bits of Sing-Off arrangements, a mashup of a few songs from their early EPs, and a bit of the Evolution of Music! i'm seeing them in Columbus, Ohio this June and in St. Louis in August which will be my 8th and 9th shows, I hope you're able to see them! Also - you should definitely check out Citizen Queen (Scott helped put them together and they're one of the opening acts on PTX's tour!)

[@yayayummy04]

I'm not sure I love anyone more than them 😭😭😭😍😍😍...and I appreciate your love for Mitch!!!!

[@Kristina-sh4kb]

Please react to Avi Kaplan-Change on the Rise💕

[@stephz88ify]

I second that..and she should also react to Otherside by Avi.

[@WisToc]

Yes!!

[@theresamarion823]

Yes please, also react to Avi Kaplan " Otherside".

[@Esther-]

Yes please!

[@KaaSerpent]

YES!

[@erinrobinson8199]

I really wish Kirstie had done the whistles in Imagine even if they just added them to the end with all the different songs. We all know she easily can cause she has a ton of ease in the whistle register and it’d be great to hear her use it in a real song. I know Mitch can do them too but he does them in a different way that isn’t really a whistle. They sound good but Kirstie beats him with whistles. That would have made the mashup absolutely perfect imo.

[@helmi9003]

YAY I've been waiting for this! Please keep doing more Pentatonix and Superfruit reactions!! Love ya

[@harris3136]

It would be great if you could to react to Citizen Queen's evolution of girl bands. Scott Hoying help organise the arrangement and they are actually touring with Pentatonix too!

[@sivan4812]

Yessss I requested that on another video but I would LOOOOVE a Citizen Queen reaction. And I think Tara would like them too!!

[@hannahnigrin3790]

I thought Rachel platten was

[@bridgetteparsons1984]

@@hannahnigrin3790 They both are, at least for part of the tour.

[@maz9468]

Love that we get to see more and more of your personality

[@daffmarlieking3105]

React to tori kelly best live vocals

[@arturotrejo9278]

Omg yess pleaseeee

[@mecfstraveler]

Pentatonix puts their mashups together. They work very hard, and they have always dine their own arrangements. Even on The Sing-Off they arranged and choreographed every performance by themselves, even though help was available. The techncal issues for recording and what mic for who has always been Ben Bram. They played The Forum the ither night, on Kristin's 27th birthday! And, get this... They're going to be playing Madison Square Garden!! ❤️ WOOT!

[@Dellyb12]

I loved watching your face during each transition lol they are truly unmatched when I comes to mashups and medleys! I'm going two shows this tour and I can't wait to hear this live! Thanks for reacting ❤

[@annakalnina594]

I really feel like you are talking about Kristie too little 😅

[@jefferyarnold5286]

Yes

[@jefferyarnold5286]

She really said thirsty kirsty. She is like jealous she’s better then her or something like that was extremely rude of her

[@beyondviolet]

Jeffery Arnold she literally only said that because that’s how people explain how to say her name. “Kirstie like thirsty.” Calm down.

[@ponyoponyo576]

@@jefferyarnold5286 do u know the joke-?

[@Vendeta552]

@@jefferyarnold5286 You're so butt hurt why?

[@LolaMGames]

Could you react to their Come Along video?

[@julyriver8851]

Avi Kaplan "Change on the Rise" would be very interesting. He did all the vocals.

[@rivby3695]

Could you react to superfruit la la land medley and superfruit defying gravity and ptx aha!Live in Singapore? Please.

[@skyclouds1842]

la la land medley please!! also for some sad reason, your reaction to dance of the sugarplum fairy isn't available in my region DDD:

[@angiescott294]

I need to hear your reaction to Avi Kaplan’s Change on the rise and pentatonix version of come along. Please and thank you! Love your reaction to pentatonix. They are my fave band!!

[@BigBrainBryan]

*U look SO happy in the thumbnail 😂😅...love this reaction (as usual) 😊🖤*

[@WisToc]

You have to check out Avi Kaplan: "Change on the Rise!" or "Otherside" !!

[@cnote8546]

This thumbnail is very interesting.

[@eaf5445]

lol

[@Alana-xz5ut]

C Note lmao

[@elizabethpopov5479]

I saw them in Oakland, on their first show on their World Tour, on May 11th, and it's hands down the best concert I've ever been to. Their voices are incredible and it's such a memorable show. I would definitely recommend going if you can!

[@jomarivasquez8665]

Do you know why Tara is the best vocal coach reactor on KZbin? Because she makes her videos very entertaining even though the video itself is already entertaining. Love you Tara! And thank you for always reacting Pentatonix. I mean since 2012 i am their fan so it's a big deal for me. I love them forever! xoxo

[@rory14_72]

Omg love your personality and how your just so genuine

[@someone4606]

I’m going to their show in San Antonio in a week and I’m so excited!

[@dinidininta]

aaaack i've been waiting for you to react to this!! thank you so much and have a great time on their show when you go 💕

[@curvytangerine]

this is one of their all-time best medleys.

[@BunnyPluto999]

Ohhhhh can u plz do Come Along, the PTX Cover ?

[@BlackPlectrum]

Second it

[@karenmelissa3294]

third it

[@blondedog3785]

fourth it

[@kennylowman9189]

Fifth it

[@sammycrafthdroblox5214]

Sixth it

[@kissifrank3748]

Thank you next 🥺 They literally nailed it😱

[@youraveragelittlegeek3537]

More pentatonix please !! I love pentatonix 😀

[@sarasky457]

There’s something magic about playing together, especially singing harmonies..unbelievably i have never heard these guys before .... you're right mashups give people something that deeply excites the brain in a highly condensed form, which keeps em listening ..... holy cow is right x

[@Elvoalven]

I feel like I've learned so much by watching you! I know about the voice from an actor's perspective, so it's so interesting to hear the techniques behind singing!

[@jordanharrington1890]

Same!

[@tesiaowens4209]

Hiii! Please react to Kevin singing Sign of the Times! He is a great singer too! He’s literally sooo talented! Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk!

[@karmamuscle]

Great video and great information. If you ever want to do old Pentatonix, you should look at their performances in the Sing Off competition. It's a bit old, 2011, but it is live. Also Superfruits Hip Hop goes Broadway 1 & 2. There are bloopers, which shows both Mitch and Scott missing the notes :D :D

[@winterhorses]

Yes! Especially Dog Days Are Over. One of my favorite performances of theirs, ever!

[@ThatGamerGirl100]

Quality of the videos look different! I love it!!

[@FabiusBR1]

Thanks for doing this! Love your reactions to all things Pentatonix. A good one for you to do would be their live performance of “What is this Feeling” from Wicked. They performed it in the Halloween special “A Very Wicked Halloween.”

[@maurinebirungyi9409]

Can we appreciate what a great voice coach she is! Gives very constructive lessons in an easy way to grasp even for beginners like me. Thank you

[@WitchlightNW]

I love how you're mostly jamming and enjoying it! 💙

[@teacupglitterinfested1525]

4:28 Oh Tara dies over Mitch too it’s not just me.

[@angelonmyside]

I'm going to their St Louis show (Maryland Heights MO). It will be my 2nd PTX concert. I saw them in 2017 right before Avi left, so this will be my first show with Matt.

[@sharonerdos4055]

I love your reactions! They have really taught me a lot!

[@arturotrejo9278]

I think PTX arranges this whole mashup. Don’t quote me on that tho lol and I also love hearing Kirstie’s lower range too!

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

"Unicorns dancing, marshmallows falling from the sky".....fell out of my chair, my husband thought I'd lost it! You're right about Kevin's facial expressions, too. So many beatboxers are a little weird to watch perform, but Kevin is just so expressive and always looks like he's really into the music he's making ;-)

[@LilCraftyNook]

Agreed 1000% Tana!! It’s so fluid!!!

[@nonric]

Pleaaaaaaase react to Citizen Queen- Never Enough. Great vocals in the group and they are the all female equivalent of Pentatonix!

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Coming soon! 😉

[@sivan4812]

@@Tarasimonstudios OMG YES THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I've been waiting for a Citizen Queen reaction for so long and I"m very excited to see how it turns out!!!

[@owenljj]

Yesss!!!! Finally Citizen!!!!!

[@lordbruff7029]

Marshmallows falling from the sky is officially the most awesome thing I've heard you say... these kids are geniuses and still you take the cake!

[@BLEDMONJ]

Pentatonix have always a perfect bass component ahaha

[@patriciatucker5582]

I went to the LA show. My 5th time seeing them! They only get better. I think they’re so much better live. You should go aha live is something you need to see!

[@JerodM]

Thank you Tara! Would you consider reacting/reviewing David Phelps and his daughter Maggie Beth Phelps sing “Water” live?

[@dianavalencia5044]

They are incredible live!!! I saw them for the first time last week!

[@theofano_galani]

When you are so early you don't know what to write

[@Tarasimonstudios]

😂😂😂

[@calebholcomb6174]

You MUST react to Avi Kaplan “Change On the Rise”. I mean, come on. It’s Avi Kaplan.

[@christinesloat]

Thank you for explaining things so well for us non technical folks. I really enjoy listening to what you say

[@crystlgy]

Going to see them end of June in North Dakota, coming down from Canada- and I am absolutely shaking with excitement.....Mitch is scary insanely, flawless in this- it's sickening to me that he keeps getting BETTER. the arrangement for this mashup is absolutely masterful, agreed.

[@Tymethief]

I will not be seeing them on tour this year sadly. I've moved and they aren't coming anywhere near me this year. But I HAVE seen them in concert twice, once when they were just starting to do tours and the other was last year. It is absolutely worth your money and your time.

[@kalliann6500]

React to Come Along by Pentatonix pretty please

[@moiya8405]

1:47 “hii, hii”

[@THEbakerbunny]

I love how your personality is showing so much in this video xD

[@jakelarion8065]

Please react to Aha Singapore for Pentatonix video please

[@NeaKnapp]

I love who you are Tara! You just shine!!

[@fellipefelartiga4985]

React to Avi Kaplan! Change on the Rise or Otherside

[@landkevin28]

I will never understand the range of Mitch's voice....just incredible

[@danmccarthy4700]

OMG thank you SO MUCH for that tip on doing runs!

[@Bonofox1]

🙂Scott, Kevin and arranger Ben Bram are the primary arrangers.. Scott and Kirstie always kill it with the harmonies..I know mitch gets a lot of attention but I love the harmonies behind his vocals..Matt and Kevin slayed those beats though 🤩

[@tkvids1377]

Explaining how to do runs you straight up sounded like a drum teacher I love it! It's all about breaking it down slow and perfecting it before you go fast :)

[@daarianaharis]

Kirstie has a beautiful lower range. It can be seen in Say Something and also, to a lesser degree, in their new cover, Shallow.

[@nicolaechipotle2170]

Was waiting for this video!!

[@Necrasis]

Can you please react to Pentatonix doing a cover of rather be and/or cheerleader? They're my favourite covers by them. Also love the vids I always look forward to them thanks for the smiles.

[@stoneshack2000]

Another great and meaningful reaction, thank you Tara

[@andreymussr7988]

Hello! I wish what you meet to Superluminous supernova. Her name is Diana Ankudinova (05/31/2003). She song Wicked Game, Dernière Danse, Blizzard, My sweet river, Jodel-time, It's a man's world and many other. You never heard such a voice like she have. ... and her range F#3 to E7 ...

[@Raven-br1kb]

Could you talk more about the others, as you always seem to go on alight Mitch, but what about, say Kirstie’s amazing vocals? Or Matt? I know you do them a bit but especially this video it’s mainly analysing Mitch.

[@JaisonReactsVlogs]

Love your advice!!! Love you

[@amyarias9911]

I was waiting for this!

[@liamgray8487]

You should really react to their song called "Come Along". It is my personal favourite song but I think Kirsten uses some singing techniques that are really impressive.

[@courtneylewis2415]

Their ability to perfectly switch up their tempos, keys and octaves blows my mind in these mashups

[@_CookieMonsterMB_]

React to come along by pentatonix and IM GOING TO ONE OF THERE SHOW'S 😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️

[@lagosto4330]

Avi Kaplan- Change on the Rise would be fantastic for you to react to!!!

[@LimitlessFrank]

Thanks for including the tip on doing runs. I'm auditioning for the Tenor soli in a performance of Handel's "Messiah" and always have trouble with "Every Valley."

[@bexyPTX]

“Thirsty Kirstie” haha I’m glad you’ve picked that up, love this reaction! Lots of interesting insights.

[@hannahnigrin3790]

Please react to ALL PENTATONIX VIDEOS but in all seriousness you should react to imagine, light in the hallway and run to you

[@jeancaldwell5391]

Light in the Hallway has no official video, but several fan videos in live concerts.