THIS GOES HARD!! | REACTION | PENTATONIX | SOUND OF SILENCE

[@lisafields947]

Amazing Grace, The Prayer, 90's Medley, and Can You Feel the Love Tonight are all great choices as well.

[@bethphillips9693]

Avi, the first bass singer, decided to leave the group about 6 years ago because of the hectic tour schedule and family matters and was replaced by Matt Sallee who is an wonderful replacement. Matt studied music, particularly acapella and was very well suited to fit in - And yes, their stylist is always on point.

[@KevinHarrington1979]

Avi also played a role in choosing Matt to replace him. The group met Matt at an Acapella camp years back, and Matt has said he considered himself a Pentaholic long before being brought into the group

[@Gwennedd]

@@KevinHarrington1979, sorry ...but that's not true. Matt entered a contest for the part and won. By the time he was set to actually join the group, Matt had learned EVERY bassline for all the songs PTX had done. He's a great fit with his joyous nature. He and Kirstie frequently join together and prank staff and members.

[@shilohauraable]

In a recent live video interview, Matt stated that he did meet with Avi & spent quite a bit of time with him, asking questions & getting valuable advice. He said Avi didn't have to do that and was totally gracious. So, while Avi didn't assist in choosing Matt, he did spend time with Matt & gave him thumbs up.

[@chrisdecaminada2886]

Matt was such a great addition he brought a whole new layer to an already phenomenal group.

[@df5199]

We will always be grateful for Avi as his unparalleled voice helped propel PTX to stardom. We are also grateful for Matt for helping in taking them into the future.

[@danielcarter837]

The Five Faces of New Pentaholics 1. The most common is the Mitch Slapped. Commonly found when Mitch is heard for the first time in Hallelujah, The Prayer, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Creep and doing Aha! at the Star Vista. 2. The Wide Eyed Look of Disbelief. Normally found when you hear their Wall of Sound. Found when listening to Mary Did You Know, Imagine, Amazing Grace, The Prayer and Mad World. 3. The I Didn’t Want It to End face. Most commonly found after listening to the 90s Dance Medley. It can also be found after listening to all their medleys and evolutions. 4. The Teary Eyed Look. This is commonly found when listening to an emotional song of theirs or just the sheer beauty of their work. Commonly found when listening to Mary Did You Know, Hallelujah, Amazing Grace, Imagine, The Prayer, Prayers for This World and most especially Thank You. 5. The What Did I Just Hear Face. Happens when Pentatonix starts strong, or when you hear a really special note or Kevin sound. Is usually accompanied by rewinding the video or song to make sure your ears really heard what they heard. Those times are too many to list, but the most common rewind at the start moment is the beginning of Sound of Silence.

[@heinleinreader]

Another major rewind example of number 5 is when they do the instruments with their voices in Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@LesleyBeswick]

3. The new Matt Slap. When Matt does the 2 octave drop in Sound of Silence.

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

Why can I not find another reaction to Pentatonix? They are outstanding! Greetings from South Africa

[@danielcarter837]

It is a running joke that the favorite Pentatonix song or video is always the last one listened too.

[@InkWellideas]

I nominate "New Rules/Are You that Somebody" or "La La Latch" They're great at mash ups.

[@bfly5990]

I agree. You will love both so much

[@annmc3878]

“You’ve probably have heard this like 5 times.” Pentaholics: More like 100 times. Fun fact: Kirstin’s fiancé directed that music video. Looking at your other reactions. Scott did a Black Pick dance medley at his wedding this summer as his husband Mark loves them. PTX also have a Perfume medley where the sing in Japanese.

[@neonseas]

If you want to watch one that really lets Matt shine their cover of "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" is stellar. Also featuring Scott as bass for most of the song as Matt is headlining.

[@garylogan3640]

You will find that your favorite Pentatonix song will always be the one you just finished listening to.

[@tome2294]

You like it when Kirstie "belts". I'm right there with you. Between her and Mitch, I'm not sure who gives me more chills.

[@heinleinreader]

I like in The Prayer where Mitch and Kirstie are having one of those contests where they are basically doing a bit with "Any note you can sing, I can Sing Higher. No, you can't. Yes, I can. No, you can't, no you can't, no you can't," and they keep going up and up and up.

[@danielbenincasa770]

Acapella. Yes the other guy left the group. PTX won 3 Grammy's out of 4 nominations.

[@susanricketts8916]

Check out Superfruit the song Defying Gravity with Scott and Mitch. Also love Say Something, Imagine and Shallow.

[@dramac333]

What Kirstie did is generally called "belting". It happens frequently with Broadway singers, and she did musicals throughout her school years, and appeared on Broadway a few years ago in Kinky Boots.

[@elbatejeda5081]

You’re going to love “Bohemian Rhapsody”!

[@Badger77722]

What Kirstin is doing when you talked about "screaming, projecting" is known as "belting", and she is VERY good at it - it's something she's well known for. To hear some other examples of it, try Amazing Grace or Say Something. Other recommendations: Come Along if you're in the mood for something lighthearted and whimsical, Say Something (again!) if you're in the mood for something that will really give you the feels, Problem to hear another version of a Mitch-slap, Sing to hear Scott just let loose and do his own belting (as well as see a number of social media personalities in cameos).

[@laurajaramillo910]

I’d recommend what people have said plus an original Love Again (just when you didn’t think accapella could do EDM) and their cover of Can’t Hold Us. Also one of my favorite five part harmonies that many reactors don’t react to… Billie Eilish’s When the Party’s Over!!

[@bfly5990]

Yes. Yes

[@christianleatherman7532]

If I had a recommendation it would be The Prayer if you haven't already done that one. It's one of my top favorites!

[@ruth2141]

Thanks for the Matt appreciation. Avi, the original bass, left in 2017 for personal reasons but finished the tour commitments they had for the 2016-17 World Tour and the group did special appreciations at the end of the last few tour concerts. The other members were devastated but after some debate, and doing some videos with only four members, they auditioned for a new bass. Matt did some recordings and the 2017 Christmas tour as a guest, but fit in so well he became an official member.

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Avi Kaplan left the group and Matt Salee took his place in 2017.

[@jeangoodwin1856]

Loved your reaction, as usual. Kirstie was BELTING out!!! You are doing fine with the pausing and we don’t mind as we’ve seen this A LOT OF TIMES!!!!!💕

[@suzannebastien2918]

You will find that every new song you listened to always becomes your favorite one! It happened with other reactors as well 😊 so enjoy until the next one!!!!

[@foxphilesg1fan454]

I don't try to pick a favorite. I have several in different genres. Sounds of Silence is their best for musically powerful. Imagine has the greatest social impact. Hallelujah is gorgeous and my first intro to PTX so it will always hold my heart. Aha (the Singapore live version) is the greatest example of both Mitch's and Avi's ranges - at opposite ends of the spectrum. The Grinch is my favorite funny video. Sing Off #12 - The Dog Days Are Over - is my favorite Babytonix. Mary Did You Know is my favorite Christmas and The Prayer is the most stunningly beautiful - both musically and visually. Daft Punk Medley is the most inventive and Bohemian Rhapsody is the most audacious and best executed upgrade.

[@heinleinreader]

As well as Bohemian Rhapsody being the most homage laden cover they have yet done. I believe The Prayer may be the single most inspiring rendition of any song I have heard yet.

[@AudioVile]

Heard this 5 times??? LOL Most of the Pentaholics here have heard it at least 20 or 30. Many have heard it more. We look for reactors that haven't heard it before. I personally go back to the "clean" official version occasionally. This is a classic in more ways than one. PTX does so many great songs that it's difficult to say which are "the best." The reason *I* consider it one of MY favs is that I go back to the official version a couple times a month. My other theory is that my favorite PTX song is the one I'm listening to when you ask. Great reaction! I'm glad to see that PTX keeps you coming back. Lots of other excellent a cappella out there as well!

[@sonjarussell7332]

her belt.....her vocal belt

[@melissacoviello2886]

I had the pleasure of hearing this live in person a few weeks ago, I was mind blown. My husband was in awe! I’ve listened to literally all of their music so I wasn’t surprised, but my husband doesn’t know their catalog like I do and he was thoroughly impressed!

[@danielcarter837]

This was Matt Sallee's first video as a full member of PTX. He toured with them during the Christmas season before this video was released. Matt is not Avi, but his is great in his own way. I think he blends better with the group than Avi did. I think when he sings he sounds a lot like Nat King Cole. Really smooth voice.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I don't think that's true. Wasn't the whole Attention, New rules, Perfect thing before this one?

[@danielcarter837]

I think I am right but I might not be.....It was the first one I remember.@@hernameispekka_Rebecca

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@danielcarter837 you might be! I honestly cant be bothered to look up right now. Either way a great song and many peoples introduction to Matt!

[@perfectkismet]

Matt's first video was Deck The Halls.

[@kristipierce4735]

Yay- you are back with PTX! I recommend The Prayer, Amazing Grace and Love Again. Plus all the others that other people said 😁. For a fun one that showcases Matt (bass), listen to Mr. Grinch. And no, it’s not too early. If CostCo can have aisles of Christmas stuff starting in September, we can listen to PTX songs now. 💜

[@leathewolf]

Avi has a soothing voice. Matt has a powerful voice. I actually prefer Matt's. On the other hand, I prefer Kirsten's brighter voice. FWIW.

[@timcaldwell5241]

Just now discovered you…great reaction to a phenomenal group!! BTW, people, me included, became “obsessed” with this song back in the late 60’s when Paul Simon wrote it and he and Art Garfunkel released it and had a massive hit!

[@davidphillips4476]

He did replace the bass back in 2017. This has been the only change in the groups lineup. When Kirstin hits that high power it sends chills down my spine,..every time.

[@karylmonaco8174]

I love the wardrobe on this one. Another where their wardrobe is really cool is Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King (by Elton John). They each represent one of the characters from the movie. Great song, beautiful arrangement, and perfect example of their "wall of sound." When Kirsten passes the solo off to Mitch, it is really hard to catch the transition as they sound so much alike.

[@df5199]

Matt replaced Avi in 2017 and is great in his own way. Kirstin can belt! Recommend their cover of Mad World.

[@Gwennedd]

Second that suggestion!!

[@shelleyo]

Agree strongly!, excellent rec!

[@heinleinreader]

What Kirsten does is not properly a scream. It is called belting. She is the member most likely to belt. Scott would be next most likely followed by Mitch. Then there are instances where they do a group belt. Everyone joins in the belted phrase. I believe in their version of The Prayer, you will find a good example of a group belt from these wonderful singers. You can find on KZbin what belting is. It is a commonplace musical technique on the musical stage. Check it out.

[@carolynl.higgins6206]

Great reaction. You may like Prayers for this World. Scott, Matt, Kirstie and Mitch touch you with their vocals and belting.

[@sonjarussell7332]

Yes, they do have a tendency to sweep you off into their vocal wonderland...don't they?

[@juliayoung537]

Have you watched Super Fruit Frozen medley? Mitch, Scott and Kirsten are fabulous! It will definitely make you smile 😊

[@RonHeartsMe]

I’d totally recommend their 90s Dance Medley. You can see more of Matt (their new bass, although he joined like 6 years ago and isn’t really new at this point lol) and it’s just a super fun video and the song choices are great!

[@bethphillips9693]

If you are a fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas, they did a very fun video of one of the songs, Making Christmas that is very very cool.

[@laurajaramillo910]

Perfect for Halloween/Christmas… heck even Easter… 😂

[@shelleyo]

YES! And… you’ll obsess over their style too

[@kylenelson8061]

I love that you coined the term “Matt-slapped!” I love your genuine enthusiasm and appreciation! Keep coming with the Pentatonix reactions!

[@FionaGlennanne]

The opposite of Mitch Slapped is probably Matt Smacked. He's not Avi and I'm okay with that. He has such a beautiful soulful tone.

[@lindaosmon5224]

Avi left the group in 2017 on good terms. Matt joined the group the same year. He is an awesome bass also.

[@lindajohns7063]

I get goosebumps all over every single time that I hear this cover. It's so good!

[@allendesalme197]

It's called belting, the way Kirstin sings out so strongly.

[@NadezhdaGolubeva.]

Pentatonix are wonderful, I really love their work. I love your reactions, they always give positivity. Thanks a lot❤

[@edsartistry]

So we'll call that a "Matt Splatt" when Matt gives us an anomaly. 🎇🎇😅😅

[@margretrosenberg420]

It is neither screaming nor yelling; projection is closer. The actual word you're looking for, however, is "belt." Kirstie is a fantastic belter. I think you might want to listen to "Seasons of Love," preferably the live recording they did for a PBS Fourth of July special.

[@carmengibson]

Watch Gold (Kiara cover) Mind blowing!

[@k.elsey14]

All there voices give me chills, but i love matts voice more in this song, incredible all of them x x x

[@k.elsey14]

Could listen to this over n over again just beautiful

[@jennifertaylor40]

This version seems like a celebration rather than dark and morose I love it!

[@rebeccapowell9944]

A Song that won't let you catch your breath is their cover of Come Along. You get no time to breath, but you don't care. Other songs that I would recommend are Havana, Gold, and Attention

[@margretrosenberg420]

Avi's replacement is Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable), lyric bass. It's hard to be sure just what Matt's range is, because it's still growing. To find his current range I recommend listening to a live stream of "Hallelujah" from their recent world tour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4S8q3-lnp1kZs0 Matt's arrangement of the second verse seems to be designed to show off his full range, and it will blow you away. I don't believe he's at the basso profundo level yet, though I expect him to reach it within a year or two. On the high end he's very close to the top of a normal tenor range. I think he actually has the largest range of any member of Pentatonix, past or present. And for a HUGE bass drop, watch this short: kzbin.infoEm-QcqaEan8?si=7WbdGYJLpMnV9rHh

[@vickiandrews4087]

Your reactions always make me smile! Yeah, I've watched this more than five times! LOL

[@randybrooks4516]

Bro... Can you feel the love tonight... trust a fellow bro ❤

[@Dwafford01]

That might have a slight Mitch slap there

[@traceyandrob13]

Geoff Castellucci does this song on his channel which he is from another acapella group the other called VoicePlay the one that makes is Home Free. That most people do after they listen. VoicePlay has done a few Disney Medley which they drop Hellfire not Long ago. The Bass from Home Free is Tim Foust and VoicePlay is Geoff Castellucci.

[@heidifruchtl354]

You were talking about the costumes. When ptx was still in the babytonix stage, they wore a lot of stuff from their sing off journey. They even went to a thrift shop for the wardrobe for their upgrade of Thrift shop.

[@edsartistry]

Oh, I forgot to mention, you should check out their upgrade of "Can't Hold Us" and "Sing" . These are going to blow your mind. Have you ever thought a cappella and Rapp could go together ?!?! Talking about "Mitch slapped" yeh,!! there's a lot of that, so CHECK IT OUT.

[@LeskeyC001]

Hi! You think we’ve seen this 5 times or so? That made me laugh! You don’t know many of is yet. It’s more like five thousand times or so, actually. Much love from South Africa!

[@RicIngh]

Nice reaction! Have a listen to their original song "Love Again"

[@gingersnap22]

Kirsty can hit the whistle note too.

[@MandyMoon12]

I was watching your JK reactions and then realized you've reacted to PTX! I LOVE THEM. I met them at their M&G and I was so nervous to meet Scott (Had a crush on him back then) that I don't even remember talking to him. I remember the interaction with everyone but him. 😂 It was before Avi left. Wish I could meet them again and meet Matt!

[@karehelene]

For other songs - Come Along and Blinding LIghts, or the group SuperFruit (Scott and Mitch) The Promise

[@KE-hr4sb]

It's a belt, and she is a queen of belting. :) You should check out their cover of The Prayer!

[@zephyrjackal8595]

I love you videos and it’s always fun watching Penatonix blow someone’s mind. If you ever want to see some more amazing acapella groups I would suggest trying Voiceplay (Hoist the colors is a good one to start with) and Homefree.( try ring of fire or sea shanty medley as a first one.)

[@joebarnhart4460]

Not a scream, not a yell. It's called "belting" and PTX are famous for all being able to belt their faces off.

[@gordon9995]

I believe the term is to "belt".

[@TheInkdN3rd]

Yaaassss hunty! You would rock Kirstie's dress boo! It's the heels she has on that scare me lol

[@nef4588]

You will absolutely love imagine and bohemian rhapsody! Enjoy

[@SimsfanCrystal]

How are your nails always perfect looking after so many videos!? I'm jealous. I ruin mine after two days, lol. I really enjoy your reactions and your cheerful attitude is so infectious!

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Great reaction. You might like original Love Again and Water and covers Gold, Perfume Medley, Can’t Hold Us.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Mad World please!!

[@rseegraves]

I absolutely HATE that this happened to you!!! Unfortunately, there seems to be some sort of disconnect in America when it comes to protecting people from stalkers. And it’s unconscionable that it so often ends with the target or victim suffering serious harm or distress before anything “might” be done about it. I am happy that you are now surrounded by people that love and support you. And I truly hope the woman responsible for these horrible things is held accountable for them. Here’s also hoping we hear more from you in the future. Take care and know that many people outside your immediate circle care about and respect you.

[@IAMisLove]

My favorite cover by them. 🖖❤

[@vvcougar71]

Avi left and Matt took his place as the bass singer.

[@hapymom13]

Scott's jacket is fire for sure

[@aimeeaird9628]

mad world. would LOVE a compare to the tears for fear’s version. totally different take and i am here for both. I am old enough to remember when the tears version was released. there is another version from a movie if you want to do a 3 compare. tears and PTX are my faves though.

[@da71le]

When they "scream" it's called "belting" and when they are all doing it together 5 sounds like 20 lol

[@robynwitham9326]

The word you were looking for with Kirstie is “belt”

[@leevaniderstine4507]

Now that you've reacted to a few PTX songs, try one of the other A Cappella groups: Home Free. A good one to start with is "Man of Constant Sorrow". Please remember that they do not have any instruments, it is all wirh their voices.

[@judithbush939]

They never disappoint. they sing all types of music. You will probably love their evolution vidoes which are medley of famous singers songs from Michael Jackson to Beyonce. They are ven better live. There are a lot live live perofrmances from their Hollywood Bowl show two years ago by another reactor Miles Reuben

[@musicalmags2010]

If you like K-pop then I think your next Pentatonix reaction has to be 'A Little Space' featuring 3 guys from Ateez 😉

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Love your reactions. Just subscribed.

[@Dwafford01]

You should listen to their cover of Amazing Grace

[@marthalikens482]

At least a hundred!! PTX!!

[@allewis7810]

I would highly recommend listening to the original version from Simon and Garfunkel from 1967 to compare.

[@kensmithler5965]

Check out their versatility and listen to their RAP video Can't Hold Us.

[@audreywalker9025]

The Prayer

[@edsartistry]

Yeeeh... whare have you been ??? Avi left the group in 2017 and Matt Sallie, white jacket, came in as their bass. love the outfits in this. I think this "upgrade" is the best of all time. It has been said, many times, Simon & Garfunkel did this as a message of warning, Disturbed did it with a message of disappointment and darkness, and Pentatonix did it with a message of hope, positivity. And I agree. This is GOLDEN !!! Thanks and keep 'em comin' !!

[@ClarePflaum]

If you want to hear a great collab, check out when they did "Radioactive" with Lindsey Stirling

[@audreywalker9025]

It is Matt.

[@marablemorgan8292]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DougRayPhillips]

I'm sure other people have mentioned it, but if you also start reacting to the acapella groups Voiceplay and Home Free you'll pick up some new subscribers. Each group has a certain personality. And those two are less strict on pausing and masking than PTX is.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

PTX 💕🤘

[@tammielongino7485]

I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR REACTION. ANYONE WHO IS GOING DOWN PTX RABBIT HOLE I WANT TO GO WITH. 🎶🎙🎵

[@audreywalker9025]

It😢a belt.

[@Contridiction-vp3fv]

Dude, what happened to you, no PTX in 2 months?? Miss your reactions

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Please react to “Beginners Guide to Pentatonix” you will learn all about the group.

[@sandicave9637]

Avi left in I think 2017ish.

[@perthyren601]

seems extremly jumpie, xtc ?

[@scottrogers7242]

Matt's the "fill in"? How f*^*ng rude!! He's been a regular since 2017. Get with the program. dude!!!!!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I wouldn't call it rude. He was speculating and he didn't know. And I'm very much a Matt defender