Acting Coach Reacts: Pentatonix - Mad World (First Time Reaction)

[@chall3018]

That is Kirsten...just with a different look but her voice gives her away!!! Great reaction!!

[@bill.godwin-austen]

That and the double piercing in her right eyebrow... kind of a trademark of hers (only recently gone, probably because of the possibility of being grabbed by Eliana...).

[@Badger77722]

@@bill.godwin-austen Oh really?! I haven't seen a closeup of Kirstie recently enough to realize she'd taken out the eyebrow rings! And yes, babies tend to like to grab those kinds of things, don't they? EDIT: Apparently I just haven't paid attention to the eyebrow rings, as I can now see that they've apparently been gone for quite a while. My bad!

[@victoriaburch1367]

Yep

[@sandigamble420]

Pentatonix are the master of the Wall of Sound! When they hit that wall.... Chills abound!!!

[@audraschmelzer1987]

Kirstie changes her hair a lot, so that's something you're going to have to keep in mind. Anytime you see a female in Pentatonix, it's always her. She usually tends to go between black and blonde, but she wears wigs, of all different colors, a lot while on tour too. She and Mitch are the chameleons of the group. They both have changed their looks so many times over the years.

[@themightierpencil]

*Sees Kirstin* "Oh she's new" 🤣🤣🤣 my girl is a chameleon. Great reaction as always.

[@vickiroman189]

Stark. Lush. Haunting. Luminous.

[@cosmicdrift8311]

I'm so glad that Kirstin won you over. Again. Just proves how her talent affects you every time - even when you don't recognize her.

[@moufloup9489]

I really believe that Pentatonix has a way to "speak/sing" directly with/to our soul. I think that's why so many people do have emotionnal reaction to them and/or have goosebumps, no matter what song they do. We litterally resonate with them.🙂

[@beverlykrebs4372]

I could not have said that any better! Just listening to them sing anything usually brings me to tears & I love each of them like they are my own children. It's like they have some kind of magic power to make you love them!

[@bill.godwin-austen]

On Mitch's "Look right through me", you definitely feel that he's looking right through you into your soul.

[@ShinyElfriend]

There goes Kirstie again, changing up her look and confusing matters. LOL! Still only one change in the band (Avi leaving and Matt joining). This song is so moving. They always sell the emotions in their songs, but this one, close up on their faces, was really impactful. I absolutely agree. Pentatonix always makes meticulous choices and are so smart about it. Great reaction as always!

[@davidbangtson3109]

Another totally amazing PTX performance. Can't wait to hear more PTX from you.

[@jasonmoccaldi9336]

Thanks for giving this song a proper reaction. I agreed with and felt everything you pointed out

[@joannesmith7042]

Absolutely beautiful reaction… they do not get enough credit for their incredible arrangements and extraordinary difficult harmonies jumping in and out from playing the lead to playing the backing in mere seconds… incredible just incredible 🎉

[@pennykugelman4017]

That is Kirsten with blonde hair. She and Mitch change up their looks a lot!

[@barbk2324]

I think the combo of Matt and Mitch’s vocals are wonderful.

[@shelbychesnut99]

Mitch looks straight into my soul.

[@patriciaferguson9204]

As noted below, this is Kirstin. She is a real chameleon, especially with changing hair color.

[@Badger77722]

45 seconds into the song, and the chameleons (Kirstie and Mitch) strike again! 😆😅 If you see a "new" female, it's still always Kirstie! If you see a "new" male (besides Matt, of course), it's always Mitch!

[@vidsorama2]

"Mad World" is one of my very favorite Pentatonix videos. Thanks for the great reaction to it.

[@pjb3583]

I do so love when you react to Pentatonix! The way you feel the music is inspiring and I love learning from you. A gentle correction: There has been only one change in the line-up, when bass Avi Kaplan went solo in 2017. Matt Sallee joined soon after, and that’s him in this video. Otherwise, it’s always Kirstie and it’s always Mitch. They can be chameleons in a hair and make-up kind of way, but it’s always them. Have you watched Recording Evergreen yet? It’s a mini-doc about making a recent Christmas album and I bet you would find it interesting. As always, thanks for continuing with PTX. Peace …

[@TitanSummers]

She's new. No new hair same body and smile.

[@rfiliagaful]

I'm sure you know by now that this is the same woman that's been in the band from the beginning - Kirstie/Kirsten. She just changed her lol at lot.

[@alfredh3071]

I noticed that this is actually a cover of a cover. Gary Jules made a video of this song with the same tone, more somber and serious than the Tears for Fears original. PTX comes along and blows it up with harmonic ecstasy, just phenomenal.

[@neetgupta1]

Just Kirstie - she changes her look up as much as Mitch does, possibly more!

[@jlelliotton]

There has only been one change in PTX, when Avi Kaplan left and Matt Sallee joined, in 2017

[@dwfarr]

There has been just one member change and that was when Avi left in 2017 and Matt took over. Only their appearances have changed. Kirstin is always Kirstin. The Wall of Sound got you. Recommend their cover of Seasons of Love (PBS televised version).

[@lindagoulder5133]

PTX has a way of giving you chills just with their voices but one of their other great talents is their (timely) song selection. Background: they released this during Covid right when schools were closed and kids had to figure out how to do “school at home”. “Went to school and I was very nervous… …Look right through me…” That’s what was on my mind when I first heard this. Talk about adding to the impact!

[@hempchimp]

Every Pentatonix Video from Day 1 to today that has a Female In It (With the Exception when Scott and Mitch Wear Wigs) and not a 'Featuring' (Even though Kirstin is there)... That Female is Always Kirstin.

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

They are great singers but great performences too, they could dance o gte you in happy mood, or sad and melanclic, like this song, and you could feel il in their exprecions and in the way the sing the songs.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Another great performance...

[@jewel1953]

I enjoy your reactions so much.

[@gingin4920]

One of my Pentatonix songs!!

[@robinmcdaniel5881]

Nope that is chameleons Kirsten who changes her hair in every video. Their 5 part harmony just melts me.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

PTX has a way of touching the soul - they are definitely world class performers, they really project the meaning/ message of whatever songs they perform. This was the PERFECT message during a global pandemic / lockdown. They always have their finger on the current zeitgeist

[@MaryWolfert-or6rf]

Love this song!

[@davidoconnell1680]

Great reaction, this song is just one of those that when you hear it and understand the meaning of the song it just hits you in the chest like a sledgehammer. Great review!

[@beverlykrebs4372]

I just love watching your reactions to Ptx!!! You seem to react the same way I always have. It really hits hard, and they have that ability to rip your heart out and bring you pure joy at the same time. As a 12 yr. OG fan of them, I 'm so happy to be going on this journey with you as you discover all of the insanely gorgeous music that they have & continue to release. You have a pure heart & I love that in a person. I'm 63 (mentally about 12! Lol!) & it's heart-warming to see younger ppl who are like you. God bless! 💜

[@heidifruchtl354]

Hey, I've liked ptx for about 11 years. And I'm later 40s. My hubby, who is 2 years older than me, acts like a toddler. Own it.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

@@heidifruchtl354 Oh, I do!!! When Ptx did their Christmas show in Kentucky in 2021, my daughter & I were in the 2nd row. And because they filmed their video there - the one they released later on the internet, we were both in lots of the footage! And I was screaming & jumping up & down like an idiot! So yeah, I'm dang proud of being a grown up child! I totally own it!!! 💜😂

[@heidifruchtl354]

@@beverlykrebs4372 cool. My hubby dances every single time I call him a kid. My daughters run to make popcorn for our "arguments." And then we get comments from the peanut gallery.

[@melissacoviello2886]

I appreciate your reactions so much!

[@eddietucker7005]

Sounds weird but I love this version better than the original. As a vocal and instrumental person, It takes a lot to make me say that.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

I am a huge fan of both Tears for Fears' & Gary Jules' versions of this song, & didn't think I could ever like one even better. And then Ptx sang it. Best version ever!

[@themightierpencil]

Not weird when PTX is involved.

[@edsartistry]

A couple things you need to understand about PTX is at some point in every song you will get HIT by a wall of sound from them and at that point usually you get hit by strong emotions also. Also they are EXCELENT at evoking lots of emotions because they not only sing the words but they believe in them and act on them. PTX has a formula to their songs that take you on a roller coaster ride. They build you a little , then drop you, then build you up a bit more, then drop you, build you up again, and build you up so high you can't breath......., and DROP you down to Earth and leave you panting for MORE. Then they smooth things out and finally leave you drained and spent. They are MASTERS at this technique and it is what sets them apart from other bands or groups. I must tell you about another a cappella group that is EPIC, Home Free is the name of the group. They do a lot of country songs but they have also done s few other genres. You MUST check them out. LIsten to ANYTHING you can find, because it's ALL good. My fave's " Land of the Free" , "Ring of Fire", "May Day" "End of the Road" "Sea Shanty".. I could literally go on for hours.

[@johnrodrigues5974]

That is Kirsty

[@janetburrows137]

No that’s still our Kierstan 🤷‍♀️❤️🇬🇧

[@renee176]

There's only been one change in the group and that was Avi. When Avi left, for personal reasons, Matt was his replacement.🙂

[@Bonofox1]

👉👉They will ALWAYS be the same members Kirstie and Mitch change their look A lot!! There has only been one member change, and that is Avi leaving and Matt being the new bass!!

[@hudsonamery1558]

The original is from Tears for Fears not Gary Jules

[@joebarnhart4460]

I think this cover is better than the Tears for Fears original. It happens rarely, but a cover really can surpass an original. "I Will Always Love You", "Ring of Fire", and "Respect" are a few examples. I think this is another.

[@stephanie3230]

Is this a re-upload? I swear I've watched this weeks ago.

[@dawgeral333]

No. It's just Kirstie with her hair dyed. She' a real chameleon.

[@tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99]

THis is beautiful but could never listen that much because for some reason it gives me headaches but not downing it.

[@danielcarter837]

This was one of the perfect songs they put out in the dumpster fire Covid year of 2020. They probably filmed and recorded all this separately since there were no vaccines yet. The other perfect song that year was Thank You from their Christmas album from that year. Scott, Mitch and Kirstie were all in musical theater as kids and teenagers. They were also in an episode of Bones, playing music performers. They are used to acting so their videos can really pack a punch when they want them too.

[@tnae]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Daniel Carter! You're right, 2020 was a challenging year, but it's incredible how artists like Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie from Pentatonix managed to create such perfect songs despite the limitations imposed by the pandemic. The dedication and creativity that went into producing their music remotely is truly impressive. It's also fascinating to know about their background in musical theater and their involvement in other projects like the TV show Bones. Their experience in acting certainly adds depth and impact to their music videos. Thank you for highlighting these aspects and appreciating their talents!

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

You can’t recognize Kirstin!!!???!!! She is a founding original member. Women (a good percentage aka more than men) change their looks/style !!!…frequently. And calm down 😅😅

[@MaxPaxton]

Acting coach? Ha!