Vocal Coach & Songwriter (and my dad!) React to The Prayer - Pentatonix | Song Reaction and Analysis

[@throga]

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[@goldfishwatching1619]

Ben Bram has worked with them as 'the 6th member' since the Sing Off. The Making of Evergreen, a mini documentary, actually shows them working out this very arrangement! It is about 14 minutes long and we all would be happy to watch it again with you if you choose.But do at least watch it yourselves. It is a great insight into why they are so in tune. Filmed by Kirstie's fiancee, a videographer.

[@CuteMissDK]

Yes yes yes! Please watch The Making of Evergreen - would love to see your take on how they work to make their album. It's really special watching them work.

[@ellenhulslander2897]

I second that suggestion!

[@rfiliagaful]

I was coming to comment the very same thing! Please do; it's amazing to see the connection they all have with each other as they work to create perfection.

[@alan-freeman]

The background to the film is that they had 2 weeks to arrange and record the whole album. The camera was invited in for the second week as a "Fly on the wall". You get t see them arranging The Prayer as well as several other songs we all know well. Kirsties reaction when she first hears the almost complete "The Prayer" is absolutely PRICELESS!

[@chrisphillips6249]

I was going to suggest this as well!

[@pjb3583]

Yay, Dad, please come back as often as you want. Thanks for continuing with Pentatonix, I am loving all the praise for them. Peace …

[@susangibson8183]

Great song, great group. Good to see Dick.

[@sheribest3620]

Dad is awesome!

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Kirstie, Scott, and Mitch have been best friends since childhood in Texas. Kevin joined 12 years ago and Matt in 2017. Honestly they love each other. They are family.

[@9012505]

You would probably find The Recording of Evergreen interesting. It's a 17 minute documentary about their recording process. It includes the Prayer. A really cute thing is that Kirstie doesn't realize how good she is. They show her first reaction to the nearly finished mix of the Prayer. She looks shocked. It would be a fun reaction.

[@MaureenSether]

Invite dad back! PTX is currently doing their Christmas concert tour now. Find them in a city near you and take Dad, it’ll be the best gift you can give him.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Lovely reaction! Your dad was a great addition! Pentatonix often takes pride in the fact that they can have multiple generations of families at their shows. They have often been told "this is the only thing me and my grandma can agree on" etc. Having the conservative aunt bonding with the queer alternative teenager over this band. What they do extend further than their lovely talents. What you talk about at the end with love and respect. That is the key. The have talked about how it's like being in a 5 way marriage and they talk about how they are very intentional in working on that communication. They always try every idea for example, talk openly about how you have to leave ego at the door (and also acknowledge that it's easier said than done sometimes). They have talked about how they respect each other and the end product and the knowledge of that baseline of respect makes any waves easier to handle. They are not naive and have been very intentional in fostering that enviroment for themselves. You really see that in the Recording of Evergreen video.

[@kathyastrom1315]

Scott first met Ben Bram in college at USC. Ben was an alum who was working as a house arranger for The Sing-Off. He also helped Scott form PTX by reaching out to Avi, who he knew through the California acapella scene, and used his TSO Yale contacts to get a hold of Kevin after seeing his YT video at a friend’s engagement party. After they won TSO, he became their primary collaborator and producer. He’s the sixth person winning the two arrangement Grammys alongside the group.

[@jwhiteuk]

Matt's bass throughout this is superb. It gives an incredible richness to the sound. His contribution is rarely front and centre, but it's integral to Pentatonix.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

This! He's not always noticable, but you for sure notice if he's missing!

[@LeskeyC001]

Go Matt!

[@themightierpencil]

This.

[@kellynoble-putt4134]

Yes!

[@kayecastleman6353]

Loved this reaction! Your dad is so great! Always fun to listen to someone who remembers the Honeymooners and the character of Ralph Kramden, who was a generation before Archie Bunker, but of a similar mindset. Can't imagine a guy as sweet as Richard reflecting that personality, but totally willing to give him the opportunity. You may be surprised how many seniors are checking in to your channel. Many of us are full blown Pentaholics, plus we apprecuate the informed analysis you offer. Then your dad adds another dimension to the mix. More Richard? Hell, yeah!

[@Gwennedd]

I totally concur with everything you said. I'm a senior myself and remember the Ralph character very well....and refuse to believe that someone as delightful as your dad become that grump. Please do invite him again. That was so fun!

[@larrygranbois4164]

I remember the Honeymooners well and yes please have your father back with you! He was great!@@Gwennedd

[@donhanh9489]

As I read the comment about how many seniors are checking in to this channel, I was thinking that was so cool of them. Then it hit me. I'm a freaking senior! When the heck did that happen?! 😯 So yes, "More Richard? Hell, yeah!"

[@angiepen]

Another senior checking in. :) I'm 60 and definitely watched The Honeymooners, although it was in reruns when I was a kid.

[@kayecastleman6353]

@@donhanh9489 KZbin is a great source of entertainment for all ages, but I've had some very special exchanges with other boomers who are smart, articulate, and have similar values and life experiences. And Pentatonix appeals to all vintages! 😉

[@oliviarose5030]

They will occasionally have a cello in their music, as their beatboxer, Kevin, plays the instrument. Actually played it at Carnegie Hall as a teenager. He’s a truly remarkable talent and mind. I would strongly recommend reacting to his solo music. Kevin’s Fifth is absolutely outstanding. They’ve also had Lindsey Sterling perform with them before, along with drums occasionally in their live shows.

[@throga]

Oh very cool!!

[@Gwennedd]

@@throga , the songs where Kevin plays: Perfect, Shallow, Thank You, Say Something, Dancing On My Own. With Lindsey Sterling collaborating: Radioactive, Over The River, Papaoutai. Any one of them is a treat!!

[@joefrompoe2283]

Scott on the piano. Thank You

[@titansfan23]

Real amazing cover just came out with Kevin killing it. Kiss from a rose off their new Christmas album

[@kathyrutherford4485]

If they are using an instrument you will see it in the video, they never hide it if they use it

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Kirsty, Mitch and Scott grew up together in Texas and have been singing and performing together in plays and school choirs since Middle School. They found Kevin online when they were doing the singoff on TV and desperately needed a beat boxer in order for them to have a chance at winning, which they did. The story behind Kevin becoming their beatboxer is absolutely mind-blowing. If you want to find out more about that, check out the KZbin video entitled 'Kevin's 5th' where Scott introduces Kevin to the world and explains how Kevin ended up in Pentatonix. To give you a hint of how interesting this is, Kevin is a Yale pre-med graduate, and I'll leave it at that. And of course Matt replaced Avi when he left the group amicably.

[@CuteMissDK]

They have a "behind the scenes"-mini-documentary called The Making of Evergreen, which shows how they work to make their album. It's really special seeing that, for instance how they try out different ways to make percussion sounds and get into detail in how they sing each part to make it sound the way they want.

[@cheath1aisd]

YES, they sound THIS GOOD Live! I’ve seen them twice, and THEY DON’T miss…….

[@janeramirez8767]

Oh please, please, please, bring your dad back! And tell him that not only do I remember Jackie Gleason very well, but also I was singing "Tammy" right along with him! I've been a Pentaholic for 10 years, and a subscriber to your channel for a couple of weeks, and I love what you're doing. I appreciate the balance between technical analysis and sheer love of beautiful music.

[@TomLloyd-18]

'Dad' definitely needs to become at least a regular 'guest' reactor to your channel. They have a few 'Making of' videos that gives you a little insight into how they interact as a group . . as well as how their arrangements evolve.

[@taniareads8751]

They are on a US tour Nov and Dec this year (take your dad along too!) It's their Christmas tour. I really hope you guys can get along to see them live! Loved your Dad on here as well, maybe he can join you for more PTX reactions... have you checked out Amazing Grace? Or for something very different, Come Along.....

[@sonjarussell7332]

*ABSOLUTELY* have Dad back! And yes, they are friends. Scott, Mitch and Kirstie grew up together and attended the same high school. They recruited Kevin from a KZbin video and met him in person for the first time the day before their audition for The 2011 Sing-Off competition. Matt is the "new" guy, he replaced Avi in 2017. The 12 Sing-Off episodes would be great to react to, and give a whole introduction and background to the individuals as a newly formed group. You watch them learn and grow together to become the artists they are today.

[@rogerramjet5214]

The recording engineer for Pentatonix said they often layer the cuts to make it sound fuller. They still sing it amazingly in person. You should watch the making of Evergreen album…evidently, this was the first album where all 5 of them were in the studio recording it. They usually record their parts, send them to the engineer, who sends them to a guy in Connecticut, who mixes it. Check out the reaction of Restitutto (sp), who interviewed Ben Bram. In the video, the making of Evergreen, it was the first time Kirstie heard the finished recording.

[@throga]

Evergreen is what we were thinking of doing next!

[@heavnsmuse]

@@throga Yes!! Here for it!! :D

[@amazinggrace5692]

Actually they do get together for some of the “wall of sound” parts

[@johnwakefield9378]

Jacob restitution also interviewed the sound engineer they frequently use too. Both great videos.

[@gennag5637]

@@throgaYay! Can’t wait! I think you guys will really love the behind the scenes process.

[@jlee954]

Don't overlook their amazing beatboxer, singer, cellist, and songwriter Kevin. None of their songs would sound complete without his talent. He is so talented as are all of them! My suggestions for reactions are "Gold" by Pentatonix and "Rise" by Superfruit (Mitch and Scott"s duo group). They will blow you away!

[@RobertBrown-nn8uu]

I really enjoyed your father's reaction! He was fun to watch and it is nice to see how much fun you had with him reacting to PTX. I would enjoy seeing him react to the making of Evergreen. It really shows how well they all get along. Of course Mitch, Scott and Kirsty grew up together in Texas so they are very close and Matt and Kevin are such perfect additions they really are close and loving.

[@biru-kelabu-0821]

1. I actually know the song "Tammy". Debbie Reynolds. Lovely song. 2. They have albums/EPs outside Pentatonix. "Love" by Kirstin Maldonado. "Renegade" by Kevin Olusola. "Future Friends" by Superfruit (Mitch and Scott). "Roses" by Messer (Mitch) plus a bunch of singles. Scott also have a couple of singles. Avi has several after he left PTX, but I'm only familiar with "I'll Get By". 3. Scott, Kirstie, and Mitch grew up together. They recruited Kevin and Avi to compete in "The Sing-Off". They only met the day before the audition. And then Matt joined after Avi left. They do get along well; they're like family. No ego, just a group of friends who are the biggest fans of each other's talents. They have no problem of letting each other shine. 4. For a long time they didn't use any instruments, except Kevin's cello and Lindsey Sterling's violin. And their arrangements can always be performed with five voices/beatboxing. But I think starting around 2020-1 they started to use more instruments (still very occasionally) and make arrangements that would require backing tracks, which are still only their voices, but there will be background vocals in the backing tracks and they will sing the harmonies for the melody line live. 5. On their arranging process, from an interview: MC: How is material chosen? Who does the arranging and how do you take a well-established pop hit and make it a Pentatonix tune? Hoying: We pick a song with a great melody that we can agree on. Five of us sit in a circle. Kevin starts with a beat and Matt will sing the bassline. Then we improvise the lead and backgrounds over that and record voice memos to capture those raw moments. It’s really messy, super sloppy. We give those improvisations to *Ben Bram,* who translates everything to paper with all the little details and mistakes. He takes what we come up with organically and creates a structured arrangement that is “singalongable.” Then we work out the other details later. I consider “Hallelujah” our best arrangement ever and it was the biggest song in our history. We sang through it only one time before Ben cleaned it up. Mitch Grassi: It’s a crazy process with crazy chemistry. We put a phone in the middle of that circle and stumble through the song, make up parts as we go along, and then everything has to be cleaned up so it sounds listenable. During COVID social-distancing situation, they arrange online via Zoom. Ben would screen-share the music sheet of the arrangement and members of Pentatonix would tell him or "sing" him their ideas.

[@throga]

Thank you for this great comment and info :)

[@nicklenights]

Yes please! Invite your dad anytime. This is one thing about Pentatonix. They have fans from children up to sky’s the limit. I’m 69 now and caught them on the Sing Off 12 or 13 years ago. They had so much promise then and have only gotten better as the years go by. I think one of their strengths is they also have their own things they do some of which is much different from Pentatonix as a group. It helps to keep them fresh when they get back together.🥰🖖🏼💐

[@ShinyElfriend]

Fortunately, if you're interested, they actually all do have solo work available (other than Matt, though he has said he's working on some). Mitch, under the name "Messer," has an EP "Roses" along with several (amazing) single releases, Kirstin's album is called "Love," Scott's album is called "Parallel," Scott and Mitch together put out an EP under the name "Superfruit," called "Future Friends." Kevin has a KZbin channel with several great covers arranged and performed by him. Avi Kaplan (former bass not in this video) has an album "Floating on a Dream." It really is remarkable that after 12 years (and longer than that for the trio, Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie who were friends and sang together in high school - and Scott and Mitch even earlier from theater work as kids), that they have managed to maintain great relationships with no major upheavals other than Avi leaving 6 years ago with little to no visible drama, and Matt joining. Like their original song "The Lucky Ones," lyrics say: Look how far we've come And it was all so unexpected We were broke and we were young But somehow we stayed connected So we hold on to our better days 'Cause easy come, easy go away Still can't believe we were the lucky ones Look how far we've come Hand in hand, we stumble and fall Then we stand, once and for all And now we dream with our eyes open We're unbroken

[@CuteMissDK]

Thanks for letting us know! I had wondered how I could find everything - and now you've made that much easier :D

[@throga]

Thank you for all of this info!

[@bill.godwin-austen]

Oh, yeah! If they're interested in hearing them doing solo work, those albums are all excellent. That's one of the things that's so amazing with PTX... every one of them is talented enough that they could be leading/fronting their own group, and combining all that talent results in a whole that's even greater than the sum of its outstanding parts. They all shine without stepping on the others when they're background and not on lead. Such a spectacular group!

[@karengiles8422]

Yay Dad! He should definitely come back to join you for other songs. I second the Making of Evergreen viewing- it shows a great behind the scenes of how they work. Thanks for the great reactions!

[@TheToscanaMan]

Yeah... bring dad on full time. I am older too and it is great to have him on board. He will bring a different perspective to the reaction.

[@annmc3878]

They have some songs where Kevin plays the cello and beatboxes (Shallow, Dancing on my own, Say Something) and probably others that I can’t remember. They’ve also had a few songs with violinist Lindsey Sterling (Radioactive, Over the River, and Papaoutai). Scott has a solo album this year called Parallel. Mitch has solo music under the name Messer from this year and last year. Mitch and Scott had a double album under the name of their duo which is Superfruit. All of these are awesome. Kirstin had a solo album several years ago. Kevin has produced some solo music. Of course Kirstin, Scott and Mitch grew up together and went to high school together in Arlington Tx. So they known each other for years. Bring back dad. Your dad might like Pentatonix’s the Evolution of Music.

[@throga]

Thank you for the comment and info!

[@ksl-diy7243]

Also, the PTX video where Scott plays piano in Thank You for which he is co-composer. It’s wonderful !

[@nicklenights]

Mitch is a counter tenor with a remarkable vocal range. He also very clear in his singing. He enunciates every word and each note is so pure.

[@CommontSense]

To Dad, you don't have to be an expert or professional in music to appreciate music. If it moves you to laugh, dance, cry, or something that stirs the soul, then your reaction is good enough to contribute to this friendship team, even if one of them is your son Love to see you again in video reactions.

[@throga]

Agreed!!

[@richardfinkii9212]

Thank you! I was brought up on Classical and Opera music ...

[@elbatejeda5081]

He needs to comeback, he’s so cute!! Love PTX!! ❤❤

[@richardfinkii9212]

Thank You!@@elbatejeda5081

[@sharondunn7390]

Your father gives a fresh perspective of their music. He’s not a professional- just someone who enjoys their music. I loved his reaction because it is so genuine

[@lavenderqaf8095]

Loved everyone’s reaction! As most I believe is awestruck and enchanted. And yes, please bring your Dad on more often, he’s hilarious and endearing! 😊

[@jenchem42]

I subscribed because inviting your dad was SUCH a cute gesture LOL. Here for more PTX reactions!!

[@kristigovertsen]

YES! More Richard’s Dad reacting to PTX please🙂. Also, I legit LOLed with the, “I learned by watching you, Dad!” remark. Nothing warms this GenXer’s heart like folks nonchalantly throwing PSAa from our childhood into casual conversation. Well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤣

[@throga]

Hahaha wasn’t sure if anyone caught that or not :)

[@friedagoodloe3430]

More Dad is needed.

[@celiachristman104]

Yes to your dad! I've given my 91 year old mom most of their albums (especially Christmas) and she loves them. This song came from their album "Evergreen" which was nominated for a Grammy last year.

[@madelynadams332]

Saw a video from 11 years ago of PTX in a coffee shop approached by a fan. She requested a song and they did Sweet Dreams while sitting around a table. Doesn't get any more real. They are amazing.

[@gennag5637]

Yes you should bring your dad back again for another Pentatonix video. I loved him in this video! 😄

[@kimberlyhughes4515]

Scott, Mitch and Kirsti have been singing together since high school. They are all very close friends. So happy your Dad joined you!😊

[@lisas6450]

😊❤❤ I always forget just how beautiful this is in-between listenings!listening!! 🥰 HI DAD!! 😊 They really are that good of friends!! The 'trio' Scott, Mitch and Kirsten have been best friends and singing together since high school! When they added Kevin and (at the time) Avi, the trio were only 19 yrs old! Everything happens for a reason. When Avi left, the group found the absolute best person, and the best voice, when they found Matt and he joined the group. He has a very high energy and fun personality!! I saw a video about a year ago, where Kevin and Matt come out and basically do their own vocal warm ups while entertaining and warming up the crowd for a live performance!! LOL 😂 They are somethin' else together!! 😊❤❤

[@paulf4650]

They have used the cello a few times. Shallow and Say Something come to mind and you'll always see it in the video if its being used. Recently they incorporated a backing track in their version of Creep. This is because this was a song that they performed when competing in the last season of the Masked Singer. They wanted to change up the arrangements to include instruments so that it wouldn't be so obvious who they were.

[@Burrowingowl315]

They're live videos really show their talent and skills.

[@robtooley4002]

FYI the "Tammy" song was the theme somg if a series of movies about a sweet and funny young woman named "Tammy" that was played by Debbie Reynolds. "Tammy and the Bachelor" was one. It was before my time, but they used to play old movies on tv when I was a kid.

[@WatcherOfMeatball]

My 98 year old grandpa just passed recently and your dad has a very similar smile. Brought tears to my eyes 🥺🥰 cherish this man!

[@AprilG72271]

Say Something has Kevin with his cello . They feature Lindsay sterling in a couple in which she plays the violin. Any instruments, few and far between, are featured in videos. You can hear KO electric cello in Kiss from a Rose

[@edsartistry]

Mitch's vibrato is so controlled and effortless and very well placed it is so amazing. This group is so tight that even their vibrato's are synchronized. You know they have been friends for a long long time and they have worked hard to become "one voice" and learned how to really "listen" to each other. Now THAT takes some real talent and knowing your team mates. They are Masters at arrangements and they have a great team that helps them with it. Kirstie has such an angelic voice and I love her belting on that "E" in "be kind". EPIC! the percussions by Kevin and Matt in this are also OFF THE CHARTS ! They really are the TOP a cappella group and will be for quite some time. I LOVE these kids!!! 🥰🥰 Thanks guys for reacting to this song, one of my favorites. If you are looking for a song with instrumental accompaniment, check out "Perfect" , or "Say Something" , in both Kevin plays the Cello and beatboxing simultaneously !! 🤯🤯

[@coleensakamoto6844]

"Tammy" was sung by Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher's (Princess Leah in the Star Wars movies) mother. Debbie also played "Tammy" in the movie of the same title. It was a VERY popular song in the 1950s. I was around 7 or 8 years old. Loved your dad's reaction. Please have him join you when he can.

[@lorriredmon8212]

I know that song "Tammy"! LOL Dad is wonderful. ❤ Of all the hundreds of times I've listened to this, I have cried every single time. This one moves me so much. I loved this reaction; I love your knowledge and appreciation of music and the dive into acapella especially. Please have your dad back, he's a gem. Thanks!

[@jbaethke]

They did a cover of Radioactive, which was a collab with LIndsey Sterling. Lindsey (obviously) played the violin but Kevin also played the cello. They also collabed with Lindsey for Over the River from the Evergreen album, which also featured Kevin on the cello. He pops up playing the cello in other places as well. He's a very accomplished cellist. He was a principal cellist at Yale and was the runner-up in the Yo-Yo Ma's Celebrate and Collaborate with Yo-Yo Ma competition. You should really check out his cover of Down by Marian Hill. He shreds on his electric cello like it was a guitar. Just absolutely amazing.

[@CherylKnobloch]

If you watch some of the PTX shorts, you can see how much they sing together for fun and clown around with song, but also how hard they work with productions.

[@JanSkaggs]

This is my first time watching you react. I love your dad and I am old enough to remember the song “Tammy”!! When PTX won The Sing Off, I heard someone say that Kirsten said she was happy because now people would get to hear what Mitch could do. How selfless is that, especially considering how gifted her voice is also? They have always seemed so close and caring toward each other. Each one is gifted and they help each other shine! Please have your dad on again. I have to say that the two of you look so much alike! I really enjoyed his input and his expressions throughout the song. I love the emotions PTX brings out! Great job guys! God bless all three of you! 🥰

[@bmorse68]

U guys would have a ball at one of their concerts. It's something quite special, I've been to 2 and they were life changing.

[@alynkuster5138]

You should have your dad more often...hilarious! My eyes were glued to dad. They sometimes use instruments, but when they do, you will see them. They work with Ben Bram, but everyone has input. Scott met Ben in college and Ben was a producer for the show the Sing Off. There is a behind the scenes video. They pretty much do their own arrangements. They are all capable of this.

[@billiemchone6683]

Scott Mitch and Kirstie have know each other since school days. Dad you are more than welcome!!!

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

Dad's adorable! Would love to see him react to PTX!!! I happen to Remember Ralph and Alice and the Nortons😉 They do have accompanists occasionally... as its almost Christmas Check out Over the River... with violinist Lindsay Stearling and Kevin the Beatboxer on Cello.. brilliant!

[@debrafiendel-boutilierandd3542]

Thanks Dad for participating. I can't wait to see all of you react to PTX's Christmas music.

[@nicholeginsberg9704]

Your dad is more than welcome he’s a gem!!

[@lynharkins9670]

LOVE your reactions and the addition of your dad! More Pentatonix please.

[@Sweeney541]

Most of them actually do have solo albums or EPs: Scott: most recent is "Scott Hoying: Parrallel", but he's released a few albums in the past pre-PTX and a bunch of singles and collabs over the years. and of course the Superfruit: Future Friends album with Mitch Mitch: "Messer: Roses" and some singles. and Superfruit of course. Kirstin: "Kirstin: L O V E" and a few collabs over the years Kevin: "Kevin Olusola: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", as well as a few other EPs over the years.

[@maryellenstefanak7920]

I absolutely think your dad should come back on. He’s so cute and you all work well together too! And I love the Pentatonix 👍

[@fay-mSOPEfan62]

Your Dad is brilliant! 😃Def want to see him again, I love how emotionally he reacts to the song, so it's a great counterpoint to yours & Johnny's more technical comments ☺Loved this whole reaction guys, thanks

[@johnrodrigues5974]

Bring dad! Love his input.❤

[@debrawoodson2365]

Your Dad was charming and sweet. Thought he was a great addition. Keep up the great work.

[@dtrix102]

Gentlemen...this gives me chills every single time I watch this video of Pentatonix singing The Prayer. It's glorious and an absolute masterpiece. This is their gold standard.

[@nicklenights]

Pentatonix also covers a song from Ciarra(?) called Gold. If you look at her video first, you will see there is quite a lot of mechanical intervention where Pentatonix does all of it with their voices and Mitch goes up and down the scales like nobody’s business. He makes everything look so easy, but you have to know it takes so much work and practice. Then they do the same in their live performances so you know it’s THEM and not machines and software.🥰🥰🥰🖖🏼

[@wokeCannuck]

Please do more with your Dad!!! I loved his reaction most of all 🥹

[@waynegoddard5937]

Dad please come back. That was fun to watch. I get the VIP pass to their concerts and my favorite part is the Q&A session, you see how real and humble they are. If you haven't watched any live stuff yet go for it, they are truely amazing and just plain fun.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Mitch is a natural contratenor; he has a range of six octaves plus one note. Celine Dion's part for "The Prayer" is smack in the middle of Mitch's sweet spot. I think he's in head voice here, but it could be chest; it isn't obvious when he changes registers. We used to say that if Pentatonix used instruments you'd see the instruments in the video, but that changed with "Holidays Around The World," their 2022 Christmas album, which had as its theme collaborations with artists from other countries, other continents. And at the time they were filming the official videos for the album COVID travel restrictions were still in place, so their collaborators couldn't be there to film with them. So "Prayers For This World," for instance, has a full string orchestra behind it, because that's who Pentatonix was collaborating with in that song, but you only know it if you hear the strings and check the credits. That said, "The Prayer" was released on their 2021 Christmas album, "Evergreen." This is all a cappella, all Pentatonix. They may have used some layering to make the harmonies sound fuller, but that's all.

[@ginnyrivera2786]

Love your reaction and I love how well you all get along. Bring your dad back!

[@leo102349]

Just found your channel! Love it! Love Dad too. He has such an appreciation for excellence. As we are entering the holiday season, we are entering the season of Pentatonix! Christmas music galore ! My fav is MARY DID YOU KNOW. Hope you can find the time for the Pentatonix version. It will blow you away. Bring your Dad along for the ride on that one. He will love it!

[@bethphillips9693]

You need to buy the new Pentatonix Christmas Album for your dad - greatest hits. They do Christmas songs like no other. There is a behind the scenes video for this as well that shows up they set this up. There are a number of videos from behind the scenes on tour as well - Mitch Scott and Kirstie have known each other since childhood, and they truly care about each other as family, and it shows in their live performances especially. More than a decade later, that joy shines through.

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[@suzanneedwards5667]

Absolutely LOVED this reaction and YES YES YES bring your Dad back.....His genuine reaction is PRICELESS PRECIOUS PURE and joyful to watch......and you are very blessed to have him in your life.....Can't wait for more...God Bless you guys....

[@Bumperump]

Their cover of Kiiara's 'Gold' is a sight/sound to behold, which displays their individual talents to the nth degree.

[@billmarshall5040]

Yes Dad! ❤❤❤❤. He looks amazing at 81! You should included him all the time Pentatonix is just Heavenly!

[@AprilG72271]

You definitely need to bring dad back. You can see he enjoyed it so much, as did your viewers

[@da71le]

I have been blessed to see them, twice now, in concert and they sound just as good if not better live!! Truly gifted people!!

[@elainedavis9053]

Hugs to dad-- this was so fun-- Thanks guys for this reaction!!

[@rls110961]

I'm seeing them in concert next month. I am beyond excited for it. Especially to hear Mitch's voice live.

[@nataliemorton5568]

Speechless about this cover. A Prayer Indeed!! 😇🙏💙

[@danielcarter837]

Glad you mentioned organ. When I heard this the first time at about the 3:10 mark when the sun is now out and everyone is singing 'SKY ' it sounded to me like a pipe organ. Just astounding. I do think they layered their vocals so there may be more than 5 voices at times, but no instruments, Just How?!?!? Scott, Mitch and Kirstie have been singing together for 15 or so years. I wonder sometimes if they share one soul. When they were all at Scott's house practicing between making The Sing Off and before filming, Kevin's beat boxing was so real that Scott's parents asked him if he bought some drums.

[@juliegarant-hy6hm]

Love your dad! Definitly should have him often!

[@Karen-Campos]

Yes, they have the friendship gig in spades! It’s evident in their tight vocals in the studio and on the stage!

[@petek930]

That chord/chorus at 13:14 gives me goosebumps by just thinking about it!

[@heinleinreader]

A supergroup they remind me of would be the Traveling Wilburys. That was a group of superstars with little to no egos whenever they got together.

[@tiffanytosh1569]

There is a behind the scenes video for this song. It shows how the video was made. It’s interesting to watch.

[@melissacoviello2886]

They are perfection!

[@johnhelwig8745]

Check out Pentatonix - The Recording of Evergreen on YT. It shows them making this Christmas album including recording The Prayer. FYI: Scott, Kirstin and Mitch were friends in High School, and have been singing together since.

[@leealex1248]

What an excellent analysis!!!! You guys are great!! Professional singer here. I cannot express enough how fantastic I think Pentatonix is. They are my favorite and this song is one of my most loved of their covers. Thank you for a very educational and thorough analysis although, I bet if you had more time, you could have delved further. I agree, I could listen to a solo album of each singer from this group. But I do love the blend of their voices best.

[@chall3018]

I definitely vote yes for having your Dad back...especially for more Pentatonix!!! And by the way, I am 62 (almost 63) and not only do I remember the Honeymooners...I remember (and have heard many times) the song Tammy 😉

[@Bumperump]

Yes, please bring your dad back, he's totally awesome!!

[@secretarts]

HEY! Some of us have been around for a time, ok a lot of time. But the dynamic of the voices of PTX are truely amazing, each one has done solo work, and the level of talent is still there when they work together it is ALL about the music and what will sound the best when it is performed. Watch a few of the behind the secense videos and you will be blown away by how it is done. And on the seeing PTX LIVE, pay the extra money for the "Meet and Great" VIP experience it will amaze you when they do the song you would swear has to be production effects live with no mikes and still sound like it is computer editted or reverbed or layered with no way to do that. It is just the power of great vocal talent and the ability to perform.

[@jeanneplace6871]

Kevin the beat boxer plays cello. He plays with Lindssey Stirling and Pentatonix in Radioactive (cover from Imagine Dragons). You should watch it. And Kevin created celloboxing!

[@melanie00005]

It was so nice to see your dad. These are memories you'll always have. ❤

[@dudieb]

Did you say your Dad is 81? I’m 74 and I wish I looked so young. I think your Dad would love to hear their Evolution of Music. It was done quite a while back so it only goes up to 2010 but I think it has something for all three of you. One of the reasons they sound so good together is that Mitch, Scott and Kirsty have known each other and sung together since high school. Kevin came in to the group when they did the Sing Off as did Avi so they were there since 2011. Of course Avi left in 2017 and then Matt came into the picture. These guys were his idols so when he auditioned he already knew most of the arrangements. They tour a lot so they are in each others lives a lot. I love your Dad and I would love to see him pop in once in a while. I just subscribed so I hope to go down this PTX whole with you. Speaking of tears I always cry when I see their Imagine video. I don’t know what you have reacted to so far but Hallelujah is great. They also do original songs as well as their own solo stuff. Avi has some great songs on his own. Check out Change On The Rise. Enjoyed this reaction.

[@throga]

Tuann no I you for the comment and suggestion! No, we have not done Imagine yet.

[@ellenstrack6274]

They will occasionally use the piano, Scott, or the cello, Kevin. If there is an instrument it is front and center. If you think you hear an instrument and cannot see it then it is voices only.

[@monty-365]

🤣First time seeing your channel 😂your dad is NOT 81!!!! You guys are a riot👏🏽You cant help but cry when you listen to Pentatonix…I saw them in concert just a few nights ago…FABULOUS, Exquisite, Personable, Fun🤟🏾Them!

[@ritatrimmell3945]

You guys are great, but Dad, you are the icing on this cake! Please join in more often!

[@christinabristol2827]

YES bring Dad back! Great reaction - even after watching and rewatching Pentatonix they often leave me breathless and jaw on the ground :)

[@hilaryadams8733]

this was great! bring dad back anytime! great response too!

[@susansisson366]

More Dad! I'd like him to be there to hear them sing "I saw three ships come sailing..." from two years ago's Christmas album. The reason they are so sublimely harmonious is because the trio of Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) have sung together since junior high school twenty years ago. Kevin, the beatboxer, also sings when he isn't providing percussion. He has a lovely high tenor voice. Matt sings base, but also has a dramatic baritone range with the glorious tonal quality of a French horn. Since they are, themselves, the instruments, what they have to be able to do is sing each note with precision, so we hear all the colors of their voices. But if you hear an instrument you will see it in the video. Recommend: Mary Did You Know.