Vocal Coach reacts to Pentatonix singing Hallelujah

[@waynerchris]

I can't speak for the recording but live, scott takes the bass line when avi solos. He's got a range that most people don't talk about.

[@NomN83]

well! a lot of us ptx fans knows scotts bassrange in many songs! hes fantastic!

[@andrewrodriguez7014]

He also does it for the video you can tell the same range on the live and video

[@fifimorrison1804]

Their video The Sound of Silence Scott is so low and the new bass Matt is singing fairly high. Both of them have incredible ranges and you don't need need another female with Mitch who can go so high!

[@misguided_ghost]

in the sound of silence he starts off pretty low and it’s amazing

[@fifimorrison1804]

@@misguided_ghost it's incredible. I was was this is Scott???

[@Hydraas]

They don't double track it, Scott always sings the bass in any songs where Avi is lead

[@st4rpt_603]

In the videoclip they might have double tracked it..Scott can keep a bass but for sure he doesn't do it that strong as it is on the video.

[@Avajuniorlord]

@@st4rpt_603 nope. if you listen closely theres a very slight tonal difference in scott's bass compared to Avi's at the beginning.

[@jonalaurenson7242]

St4rPT_ nah.. Scott has a strong bass for his range

[@st4rpt_603]

@@jonalaurenson7242 Sure he does..Hallelujah live oh damn that bass of him. But idk this video seems overlay idk..my ears are not to trust xD

[@jonalaurenson7242]

St4rPT_ I’m glad you agree with me LOL I’ve listened to them for years. I can tell the difference in their lower range if I listen to it long enough. Their songs like standing by and imagine is an example of Scott having a good low range

[@andreschneider2713]

I listen to this song and every time I’m marveled at the mixing work, ESPECIALLY in the end there when it reaches the peak. How each singer is subtly and beautifully risen above the mix and given a small moment of clarity within the overall crescendo. This song is an absolute masterpiece of mixing and by far the greatest work pentatonix has done to date in that regard.

[@wyolinus]

As others have said regarding Scott's ability to get into the lower range you should do a reaction to Scott doing "Tell Your Momma On Ya." The vocal acrobatics are nothing short of mind blowing!!

[@irahays3869]

For a song that is in its heart somber and sad, listening to PTX deliver it feels nourishing to the soul.

[@marilynrivera7731]

I almost want to believe these people are blessed their I think so blessed they sound so holy

[@kinghyperion5152]

The is a live performance of halellujah by PTX available and i hope you react to it too... and it was Scott who was singing bass in the second stanza while Avi was singing... great informative reaction as always

[@eponaalbion]

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[@spiderfingers86]

I've been a fan of Pentatonix for a long time

[@huitrecouture]

I like it when a vocal coach does actual vocal coaching about techniques ON A SONG and performance instead of being fixated on the singers' skills trying to be a voice teacher. Because if you watch Pavarotti doing Masterclasses he does the same thing. He's not acting as a voice TEACHER, he's doing coaching and you can see what he said exactly like YOU said about coming in a split second before the orchestra to get the audience's ear in his Covered Vocals series! So Brava, you!

[@marleymarsss]

This group vocal ability is incredible, I noticed that Kevin and Scott have the ability to temporarily back higher and lower notes whenever Mitch or Avi does solos. This song is a great example for Scott, his beautiful bass while Avi does his solo, I love it. Kevin does the same thing for Mitch on Can't Sleep Love. The range of this group is ridiculous.

[@purpleee2853]

Where kevin did this please tell me

[@marleymarsss]

@@purpleee2853 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYjRgKV8p5WFlZI on the chorus during the breakdown

[@eudaimonistic]

@@marleymarsss I knew Kevin had an insane range too, but it's wild that he does it for this song. Never seen this before, glad I did now! All of them continue to amaze.

[@marleymarsss]

@@eudaimonistic They are absolutely amazing, I was shocked the first time I saw it!

[@marleymarsss]

@@eudaimonistic I didn't notice it before, but if you listen closely to the beginning of Mitch's solo, you can hear Kevin replacing him in the harmony, absolutely incredible!

[@nesquick1ve]

I watched this cover so many times but I still get goosebumps in the end....amazing ❤️

[@Jskew]

Beth... best reaction ever. From your outfit to the purest smile and excitement I have seen in a long time. Wonderful. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@declaneric]

Those low notes you hear while Avi is soloing is Scott. Scott has the full baritone range, including some of the higher end of the bass range. Good stuff.

[@shdwlvr]

I am always impressed by Scott taking on the Base support when Avi is doing his solo.

[@JoMiTo83]

I really like seeing your reactions because the emotional faces and words you use are so very genuine. So much fun to see another person’s passion come out.

[@sharonjohnston4806]

Sorry, but I couldn’t understand a lot of what you said, but am glad you appreciated this. It’s wonderful.

[@toreymccoy7144]

I've watched so many reactions to this song. Why does NOBODY talk about the pain in mitch's voice when he says "it's not somebody who's seen the light???" There's so much agony in that line....

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

I agree 100%. Good art should move you. Mitch is a GREAT artist. Mitch said after a community theater performance when he was very young his dad told him “You really touch people.”

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

When Avi takes over the lead Scott assumes the bass line. You owe PTX an apology.

[@philipkudrna5643]

Dear Beth: I have seen many reactions to this song, but your analysis is the best I have seen so far. Thank you for all the great insights and the explanations of the various techniques applied to make it sound as amazing as it sounds!

[@michaelshivar707]

You are bocming one of my favorite vocal coaches to react to things online. The soul in your eyes as you listen reminds me of how I feel. It's like breaking down the vocals with someone I connect with. Absolutely love it.

[@michaelshivar707]

Becoming* Can't figure out how to edit my comments on mobile lol.

[@RodRuth]

What an excellent reaction from an obvious professional.......well done.

[@tommybeck1811]

Scott is on the bass. They do sing it Live....

[@lucrosen]

I’ve been looking forward to when you would react to this rendition of Hallelujah. Pentatonix did a wonderful job with their build up and drawing emotional response from listeners.

[@timinglis340]

Stunning! And I love the pure joy on Beth’s face. I know how you feel Beth.

[@drewdy77]

It was amazing seeing someone else's reaction to this wonderfully mastered cover by PTX. The instant you were almost moved to tears in the final chorus was when I hit the subscribe button, because this is how I feel about that section, after having listened to it dozens of times. I'm also impressed by your analysis of the arrangement; how you said everything I was thinking! I don't want to forget to add that you are very talented singer yourself. Keep up the great work!

[@rainieresguerra7486]

My most favorite from Pentatonix. Lovely review. Thanks Coach.

[@jacqulinerhodes7634]

The live version of this is absolutely amazing as well.

[@helikaon5]

Your intro is the cutest thing that's ever happened. Love the videos!

[@srslyboomer]

Hey Beth, thanks so much for your thoughts on this one. I have seen this vid a bajillion times, and it still manages to get me, every time :) One of the (many) things I love about PTX, is the...intensity? theatricality? passion? they bring to whatever they're singing. To me at least, it lifts their performances up above the already-high level they hit just based on the beauty their voices and arrangements. They *feel* their songs - and they bring us along for the ride. Just beautiful. Anyway - loved the reaction, love the informed commentary, soso much - thanks for sharing!

[@mikegagnon4007]

During Avi's solo the bass line is performed by Scott. They all have such amazing vocal range

[@karo_lina2000]

More Pentatonix! 😍 i love them! 😊 love your reaction too 😊

[@JesseAflleje]

Heard so many version but this by far is my fave. Love it.

[@terrystinnett1190]

Beth I'm impress as to how you can totally analyze a song at such depth !

[@animerandomness]

There is so much soul in this song. \m/

[@gabrielbusu45]

Thank you Beth, thank you. I love this performance and i love your reaction!

[@williamekeir891]

That was Scott doing the bass line. He also has an amazing voice range

[@DaveMorgan]

Is there anything better than getting a notification for a new Beth Roars video? I say no.

[@gregpotter2278]

OMG I didnt know that Scott takes the bass lines when Avi sings!!! Damn, Scott has mad range then!

[@andreschneider2713]

I just commented lol but also! Fun fact that I just realized, that final note is so beautiful and has such a familiar feel because it’s also the starting not to Into the West! The cover by Peter hollens starts with an INCREDIBLY similar note and now I will listen to these two songs together until the end of time lol

[@wesleas9207]

They make my heart happy.

[@troyturton8197]

First time I had ever heard this song. Was on some TV special of the Celtic Women singers. Told my best friend all about it & all she replied was "You need to listen to the man whole wrote the song, do it Troy". lol. Loved that one too. :) Another song that makes me misty eyed!

[@justjones4148]

God I miss Avi... He was my favorite voice in PTX. The depth, warmth and richness to his voice is...I don't know...I'm at a loss for a word, lol. You should check out Avriel and the Sequoias - Hey Ya... it's super cool.

[@VictorHernandezVH1]

About the only difference between their studio and live performances is applause.

[@kegginstructure]

Not double-tracking. Compare Scott's opening to "The Sounds of Silence." There he is definitely taking bass range and it is clearly him singing.

[@gustavsson5277]

I know a lot people have already said this but Scott DOES do the bass line when Avi sings. His range is HUGE but not many people seem to recognise that :/ They have a song called Standing By where Avi has the lead and Scott does the bass the entire song! It's one of my absolute favourite songs by them (it's an original).

[@acebayore5813]

Am I the only one who roars when beth roars? 😂😍

[@BethRoars]

Hahaha! Love it! x

[@clarkrobinson9934]

nope

[@whydoihavesubs6644]

@@КрановаСауле she did react to sos

[@SaRah-vr2mn]

This is the first video from her I'm watching and I laughed at that cute little roar. 🤣💕

[@spiderfingers86]

They are a multi-Grammy award winning acapella group

[@shayla1179]

This was a comment on your react to singers who don’t need auto tune but please react to Brendon Urie. Either his bohemian rhapsody rendition, best live vocals, or end of all things are all really amazing

[@ephennell4ever]

It used to be that the best version of this that I'd heard was done by the choir of a modest-sized church in Roanoke, Virginia (USA). Their choir was *amazing!* Truly on a par with top professional groups that had recordings out! And the choir wasn't all that big (around 25 or so?), but were both powerful *and* high-quality performers. The first time I heard them do this song I *tried* to sing along with them (I always sing along, unless it's just plain outside my vocal range - even then I'll usually just sing it shifted an octave - or beyond my abilities; rare, as I am [other's evaluations, not mine] a very good singer). But I had a problem with my voice 'cracking', because their performance was *so* moving, I was getting all choked up! Well, the same thing happens with me when playing PTX's version; I want to sing along with it/them, but keep getting literally choked up, and my voice breaks. I've heard their version probably 100+ times ... and it's so beautiful, it *still* gets to me - *every* time! And you don't have to be a part of the Western Christian musical tradition to be affected. I was watching a young Korean girl reacting to this, and she was obviously moved by it and remarked that even though she's not Christian, she could hear that this was holy music. I was *so* struck by that - that even though she was raised listening to a *completely different* style of religious music, this still 'spoke' to her! *Wow!* BTW, the Choir Director/Leader for that church in Roanoke was *so* good that, even though I was standing in the midst of the congregation, 50-60 feet away, he was still able to come up to me afterwards, compliment me on my vocal power and abilities and tell me he hoped I would join their choir! I was doubly stunned - first that he could pinpoint/locate *one* voice out of the congregation; second, that he considered me good enough to 'invite me in'! (I was *very* flattered, but had to tell him that I was only there because I was visiting my mother in the area - & introduced him to her, since she was standing right there.)

[@mecfstraveler]

they ALWAYS record it in a way they can duplicate live. No double tracks! Scott's on Bass during Avi's solo. 😊

[@themike97_58]

scott has an insane range

[@johncribbs6158]

The only other Male singer I've ever heard hit notes that high was Frankie Valli and he is a Legend! Amazing blending of the voices, and the Harmony is incredible.

[@_addig]

Hi beth, i love your reactions. btw when avi sing scott do the bass lines, you can see the live one of this song :)

[@Matthewrents]

True! Scott's range is incredible. You get a nice taste in his solo cover of "I Should Tell Ya Momma on You"

[@LinusMundane]

Kirstie and Mitch... They stay just on the amazing side of those high notes, where it just sounds like screeching; sometimes it feels like theyre going to cross it, but they never do

[@sandyleewhite]

❣**THERE ARE LITERALLY NO WORDS IN MY ENGLISH VOCABULARY, THAT CAN DESCRIBE THIS GROUP!!!** ❣ I have also come to the conclusion, that Mitch is an Alien, from a distant planet, far far away, in another galaxy 🙃 😊🙃

[@gitanair7860]

Correct and amazing and helpful as usual

[@patitoygatitas]

Ellos llevan la música y el talento en la voz y en el alma y no necesitan instrumentos...transmiten tanto al cantar que te llenan el alma y terminas llorando...los amo❤

[@JensaRahm]

What’s amazing is that the live version is almost better

[@jonalaurenson7242]

Sometimes I can’t tell who does bass between Avi and Scott lol but the more I listen to it, the more I can tell the difference in the two bass vocals

[@emilyanne1562]

i love how you just stopped talking to listen when kirstie started singing. They didn't double track - Scott can also sing bass so he takes over when the bass (Avi in this one) wants to sing which is really handy and he's super talented like that

[@Korey1121]

This is by far my favorite intro on KZbin. That rawr is so god damn cute

[@BethRoars]

Rawr!

[@Korey1121]

@@BethRoars teach me to sing lol

[@UnholyFirefox]

Mitch has the best voice xD

[@justinjones4269]

I am pretty sure what makes the last chord amazing is Avi’s Bb1. It provides a strong root to the chord making it sound really powerful.

[@rekt_em]

You seem to want to hear more of avi, he did break away from pentatonix to do some other things, i would recommend listening to him in fields and pier (avriel and the sequoias)

[@nicksmith2162]

Your smile Is the best

[@fiyunaofficial6474]

2:50 please correct.. That bassline is not avi double track but it's scott voice (remember he is baritone) Thx for ur reaction.. So good to hear. Regards from Indonesia

[@thechomiji]

I know this was more than 2 years ago - I don't know whether anyone has ever mentioned that their arranger is Ben Bram? PTX puts together a rough arrangement, and then they send it to Ben, who works with them to create the beautiful thing we see/hear in the videos or onstage.

[@amandacrouch80]

Scott is doing the bass line in the part where Avi is singing

[@alexnalcot8940]

Love your reactions as always

[@johnnybgoodeish]

When music gives you shivers.............

[@wagnerelle]

Love this reaction 💕

[@ramrod126]

Thank you so much for appreciating Leonard Cohen. His song writing skills were beyond belief.

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

The song isn't double tracked Scott does the bass when Avi goes lead check out the live version on KZbin and you will see/hear.

[@annab6726]

Scott does the bass when Avi is singing lead. They don't double track.

[@mikemorrison3791]

I’m not a singer but I stumbled across some of these - and Beth is the best I’ve seen thus far. Loved her Dream Theater review. Would love to see some more rock. Steve Perry, Queensryche , all kinds of choices. Just for giggles I searched for vocal coach reacts to Julie Andrews - and found nothing. Probably wise. 😊

[@BethRoars]

Hey! Here is my reaction to Journey:kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJWvmnxsnqd7rMU

[@lukeabrams2266]

Scott does the second bass part at the beginning

[@SLove84711]

No it was Scott singing the bass notes whilst Avi was singing...Scott’s range is insane!

[@ellenhofrath]

They are still working on their crafts. Scott enlarges his volume p.e. Come along. /. Sound of silence. /. Waving through a window. Mitch goes more often into his deeper range: shallow + waving through a window. Kirsten gets more "mature" like in shallow. Great to watch. And they are still enjoying what they Do.

[@parengpolds7124]

This is the only reaction video that gives credit to bass.

[@davidquenneville7611]

Scott is also a baritone and carries rhe base on the second verse while Avi sings his solo. Try the live version Identical.

[@LolaMGames]

Would love if you reacted to more live stuff from them. Perhaps their version of What is this feeling from A Wicked Halloween? It has instruments behind it so not fully accapella but I love the acting Mitch and Kirstie bring to it when playing Glinda and Elphaba.

[@TNTales]

I'm curious what you think of Rufus Wainright's version or the original Cohen.

[@cherylhowe1541]

Leonard Cohen, the writer, said his favorite cover was k.d.Lang. He made the comment that the song could finally be "put to bed" because after 300 covers no one could do it like k.d. I do love her cover but love Pentatonix also.

[@michaelmarinas7082]

Dear Beth, Love your professional comments...U R great...many thanks! - twin dragon ^_^

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

I would suggest that you watch the video of the live performance of Hallelujah for their 2016 Christmas special (kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKpeaWcost7mMU). It will really show how little difference there is between their videos and live performances which is what they strive for. And no, I am pretty sure that Avi is not double tracked. There is no reason to do that as Scott can easily handle the bass line as you can see in that live performance.

[@Schivi086]

Goosebumps!

[@kennymonty8206]

It's my wish that if I ever get to travel to Ireland or where ever Beth is that I could buy her a pint. Assuming I have an extra $20. Stuff just keeps getting more expensive. But yeah, it would be great to listen to her talk about music. I can't imagine a better way to spend an evening.

[@gabrielfranz5208]

There's nothing better, than a Video of a beauty and a professionell advice of Beth 😜

[@heatherhuard]

The live version is just as good.

[@richardmoe666]

One word... wow!

[@michaelbond569]

They've done a live version of this and they sound identical to the video and it's amazing!!! I'm sure there is a slight difference but I'm not trained enough to hear a difference lol

[@gisterme2981]

It's Scott doing the bass while Avi has the lead. Check out the live version.

[@perryarrington8446]

That "barren landscape" is in the United States. Death Valley, California. It is the hottest place on planet Earth. They are walking on the famous salt flats where many speed records have been broken through the years by cars, rocket propelled motorcycles, etc. Temperatures reach to 130+ during the Summer, yet it gets cold at night. One of the most beautiful National Parks in the U.S.

[@derelecious]

That last note!

[@digitig]

I want to see more of that cross-stitch piece on the shelf.

[@discoveryman59]

Sounds electronically enhanced!! Try The Canadian Tenors Hallelujah

[@elenahasanen]

Good video!! You should react to the live version of this :) it’s amazing !! Ly xx

[@johnrodrigues5974]

When Avi is singing, Scott is doing the base!

[@befoundusa1921]

As a few other have said, Scott takes bass when Avi sings. Scott can cover 4 octaves I believe and his true talent is often foreshadowed because of the fact he sings lead a lot.

[@winstonbaculio552]

hi coach . Scott did the bass part when you see the live version on it :-)

[@pentatonya1778]

🎧to PRX new release of “Sound of Silence.” NO denying Scott can carry some Serious Bass!!!