Vocal Coach Reacts to Pentatonix Singing "Silent Night" Live

[@alanlundberg4534]

Kirstin Maldonado, on the left typically takes the mezzo role. Mitch Grassi, next one over, is a counter-tenor and will typically cover over the top of Kirstie. Scott Hoying, in the middle, is a baritone, but he can go from bass to tenor, depending on the song. Kevin Olusola (K.O.), second from the right is a superb beatboxer and cellist, but he also sometimes comes in as a tenor. Avi Kaplan on the right is a bass (or basso profundo). Avi is no longer with the group, as he has gone solo. He has been replaced with Matt Sallee. Please try their cover of Sound of Silence.

[@tamarasmith9060]

Pentatonix almost always has those little surprises in their arrangements of well known songs. It gives it the style they are known for, keeping the original emotion but also giving the audience something new. They also have several original songs too.

[@lindamorris3149]

Avi, the bass, can certainly "go low" - he's been known to blow speakers in concert!

[@sean1849]

Love it more pentatonix please

[@alanlundberg4534]

Please try out PTX'S cover of Gold by Kiara

[@emdet2234]

Seconded, this is amazing

[@MelaniePoparad]

I third!

[@helmi9003]

I forth!

[@Scrub_Jake]

5th!!!!! 👌

[@eyan7808]

I sixth this👍

[@Bonofox1]

💥More PENTATONIX REACTIONS PLEASE! 👉Kirstie Maldonado - mezzo soprano/ alto 👉Mitch Grassi - counter tenor 👉Scott Hoying - baritone/bass/falsetto 👉Kevin Olusula- beatboxer/tenor/human android 👉Avi Kaplan- bass/ baritone (member from 2011 to 2017) 👉Matt Sallee- replaced Avi as bass/baritone 💥Winners of The Sing Off season 3 all their performances are here on you tube on mrduckbear11 channel. 👉👉Scott, Kirstie and Mitch are childhood friends from TX they grew up doing musical theater and coir and in high school were known as The Trio (videos of them here on you tube) 👉Scott moved to California after high school and joined the So. Cal Vocals in UCLA. He was encouraged to audition for The Sing Off. Scott contacted Kirstie and Mitch to join him but he was advised to get a bass and beatboxer to make the trio sound fuller. 👉Scott was introduced to Avi who is from California and he was also told about a cello-beatboxer that has a viral video on You Tube. Kevin is from Kentucky but was at YALE University graduated Pre Med his goal was to be a doctor. Scott helped fund a trip to CA to join them for the audition..😅They ALL met in person as a group a day before the audition...👉Scott thought of the name PENTATONIX for their 5 harmonies... THE REST IS MAGIC They have won 3 grammys so far!!

[@therealsourc3]

Avi Kaplan is not a baritone tho.. he is a basso profundo, he's able to sing G1 in chest.. I'd not call that a baritone. That's just an effect of practising high notes for years..

[@BlueStar4040]

@@therealsourc3 the person probably referred to the parts where he sings in "normal range" and doesn't go super low lol it's still bass range I guess but it's a huge difference lol

[@DontSigh]

I'd love to see more Pentatonix!

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

Kevin is a tenor as well as a beat boxer (one of the two on the right) . Avi the other gentleman on the right is the Bass in this iteration of the group. Scott the blonde is a baritone who can dip into the bass range and in the lowest end of the tenor range.

[@sunderland1981]

Mooooore Pentatonix pleeeaaase! ❤️😍❤️

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

on the list!

[@jessicajones182]

Amazzzing indeed. Welcome to PTX. Wow where do we start. Since we are in the festive season ill recommend oh come all ye faithful, carol of the bells, mary did you know, 12 days of christmas

[@LexusTeamMinaj07]

Btw Kevin is NOT a bass, he beatboxes but there is no beatboxing in this song 😊

[@daarianaharis]

If anything, he's a tenor.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Kevin has a very high singing voice. I saw a clip of them all hitting their highest note and Kevin is extremely high.

[@helmi9003]

alma petry I think Mitch can go higher tho, but Kevin can go really high too :)

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

@@helmi9003 oh yes, just saying Kevin is definitely not a bass! Lol!

[@helmi9003]

alma petry oh yeah lol definitely not!

[@dadadrdadadr]

Wow, I didn’t expect your reaction to be so interesting! Please, keep reacting to ptx) Thank you PS. Avi is a bass but he’s indeed very versatile

[@paulaanderson7691]

Waiting anxiously for more Pentatonix reactions. I find interesting the analyzations from those with musical training.

[@amazinggrace5692]

Notice they have mostly closed eyes because they’re listening to each other and blend so well as a whole. 💕🐝

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

they really do

[@donny1960]

Great reaction. Thanks for the in depth analysis. You touched on a subject at the end of the video that I think is the reason for the success of Pentatonix. Yes, they have great voices. But it is the arrangements and how they know where each individual voice fits in that makes their "signature" sound. The three main singers "The Trio" , Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie, have been singing together since they were 8 to 10 years old. They grew up together and are best friends. They do most of their own arranging with the help of Ben Bram. Please react to more Pentatonix. Thanks again.

[@anthonycauterucci7862]

Avi and Ben arranged thiss one

[@jwhite17]

How is it possible that you have only reacted to one pentatonix video. They have so many songs and covers that will blow you away

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

I know!

[@FlammySpritz]

Great reaction! I love how many details and explanation you put in!

[@im2yz4u17]

Dude! Your reaction and explanation are freaking amazing. I learned so much watching this.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

Glad to hear it!

[@LethallyBlonde91]

You would love their cover of John Lennon's "Imagine" or their original "Run To You." Both are kind of this one.

[@susanb4213]

Pentatonix is all about doing the unexpected. Thanks for recognizing that.

[@janetranslates]

I'm glad you paused often to comment. That's what I love to get from a vocal coach! This was a perfect song for you to start with, since it's a true live performance. Some of those interesting chords were made possible by the "5th voice"--Kevin (second from right) is the beatboxer but he sang this time. As others have mentioned, his singing voice is actually a high tenor! Scott, the baritone, is the one who often goes down to bass notes when the bass has a solo in a higher range. (Avi, whose training is in opera as a basso profundo, is singing here; Scott does the same when the current bass, Matt, has a solo.) Sorry, didn't mean to write so much! I enjoyed your reaction and will be watching for more.

[@janetranslates]

By the way--we Pentaholics tend to cringe when people say "THE Pentatonix." It's just "Pentatonix," as in, "The Late Show featured a performance by Pentatonix." But don't worry--you get extra points for already knowing (Mitch) Grassi's name and for noticing the jaw-dropping beauty of his voice.

[@ms_scribbles]

I'm always late to the party, but Mitch Grassi is the dude with the dark hair that's second to the left. From left to right it's Kirstin Maldonado, a mezzo-soprano (I think? I keep seeing that), Mitch Grassi, a counter-tenor, Scott Hoying, a tenor (but one with a really fabulous range so that when the bass singer has a lead part, he pitches in on the bass notes), Kevin Olusola is the beat boxer, but also has a really lovely high tenor when the song doesn't need a drum beat, and Avi Kaplan, probably the most beautifully sounding bass (or basso profundo, depending on who you ask) I have ever heard, but who also has a pretty good range where he can sing higher notes like you heard in this song at the end.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

probably the best ID anyone has given me, thanks

[@amazinggrace5692]

Came for the PTX ... Subscribed for your analysis ..more PTX!! 💕🐝

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

yes, it's about time

[@meplus2296]

Loved your reaction! The analysis was great for me. I love to hear Vocal Coaches explain why I actually love this music. More Pentatonix please. I would like to suggest Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy for the season and the range!

[@anacarlamoreiramiranda4956]

More pentatonix!!!

[@rmac1042]

A suggestion from a composer... let the piece play through before analyzing the arrangement. By the way Avi-on the right is a true basso profundo capable of third ledger-line bass clef A! By the way, Mitch is a counter-tenor.

[@jasgem76]

I agree with this, especially with a group like PTX. Much of the magic in their performances is the ebb and flow they create which is lost when it's paused so often. Although it would mean a longer video, I definitely think you get more from it if you listen all the way through first

[@Ahmed-hv9yk]

Always a great Ramsey teacher Thank you so much💙🌸

[@FabiusBR1]

Very interesting and informative reaction. Please do more PTX. They are incredibly talented and versatile and you’ll find something unique and interesting in every song they do.

[@michellerodeghier8071]

Subscribed hoping for more Pentatonix

[@VampsOnCrack]

Oooh boy, you've sent out the call, the Pentaholics will answer! Seriously, from your first ptx vid you'll get an influx of activity, comments recommending basically ALL their videos! They're a truly talented group, and watching people analyse their arrangements is something I love to do. Keep at it!

[@Advanceyourenglish5]

Hay thank you so much for reacting to PTX!! I suggest you react to Aha! by Pentatonix live in Singapur. you’ll be astonished :)

[@daarianaharis]

Please don't, the sound quality is abysmal.

[@Advanceyourenglish5]

Daaria Naharis don’t? It’s one of their best performances

[@micheleromani9731]

Mary Did You Know? A must listen!

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

They aren’t referred to as “The” Pentatonix. It’s just PENTATONIX! Three Grammys. Millions of albums sold. Sold-out world tours. And tens of millions of KZbin views. Pentatonix brought ACAPELLA to the mainstream!!

[@rmac1042]

Mitch is a counter-tenor. Avi is a basso profundo ( he was studying opera at USC when he was called for Pentatonix and the singoff! Harmony contains minor 9th chords and strong polyphonic counterpoint! Pentatonix uses a great many chordal extensions in their output!

[@thejollyrogers9808]

Please please please do more Pentatonix...you will be blown away by the sheer range & flexibility of each member...And of them whether it be with Avi the original bass or Matt the newer one. Also Avi Kaplan's solo music, Kevin's solo stuff & Superfruit, (Mitch the Tenor & Scott the Baritone). I believe that Avi is chorally/classically trained so this is perfect for him.

[@minaolenella869]

They make all their arrangements themselves with Ben Bram

[@cynthiali853]

I think you will definitely enjoy their arrangement on "Imagine" and "Hallelujah"!!!!

[@rmac1042]

Avi, by the way, is a basso profundo with operatic training. His low range is “profound” he can sing an F# 4th ledger-line bass clef!

[@jeancaldwell5391]

Pentatonix (aka PTX) is the very best for Christmas music. Other music too, of course! They usually have some twist on each piece, and the results are fantastic. Please react to more of their music. By the way, unless you have an incredible sound system, it is usually recommended that you use headphones when listening to PTX, otherwise you’ll miss a lot of Avi’s parts. He goes so low that he has been known to blow out speakers. There are actually some videos of that.

[@mariamoumtzi1727]

More PTX but less pausing, please! The guy who sings bass is Avi Kaplan, an amazing basso profundo.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

yes, this was an earlier one

[@terrynewman2841]

Please please more PTX. So many choices.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

on the list!

[@miafourie5260]

Please react more to them

[@emdet2234]

Would also love to see you check out Avi Kaplan’s song Change on the Rise (the bass singer), amazing song

[@theresamarion823]

Avi does all the vocals in his song "Change On The Rise", including the deep bass notes. He only used a little bit of organ, tambourine, and some percussion. Would love to see you react to it and some of his other solo works.

[@Lookinforrealmusic]

Avi is a beast! He has only really been solo 2 years and his work is evolving with each new release. He is really someone to watch. Yes please react to his solo work.

[@chandreyeejackson5]

Please please try out their cover of gold

[@arturobalvanera9464]

U should keep reacting to pentatonix

[@GatorNick]

You're very knowledgeable but too heavy on the pauses. Let it play then go back. For a moment I forgot which song Pentatonix was singing.

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

He really seems to love the sound of his own voice doesn't he?

[@Anjalena]

In honor of the current season, please react to Pentatonix "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy." They won a Grammy for their amazing arrangement of it AND, a few years ago, the Empire State Building in NYC featured that song on the radio while the building flashed colored lights in the rhythm of the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWWoHSvgMR8fZo Also, in keeping with the season, PTX "God Rest Ye Merry of Gentlemen." It's got an amazing Hebrew sounding background sound. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaaoJuLZq56otU

[@christophercobb6352]

You might like pentatonix's version of Sounds of Silence

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

I believe I've heard it, they're incredible

[@alanlundberg4534]

By the way, great reaction.

[@tanyanguyen3704]

They all arrange, but Ben Bram is their “arranger” and the six of them really creat ear candy.

[@monolit73]

Please make a reaction to a young, very popular singer in Russia and aboard. Videos from this singer collect hundreds of millions of views. This girl is now only 16 years old. She has a very unique, very deep, clear voice. Dr. Marc Reynolds (Voice Teacher, Stage Director, Performance Coach and Consultant, and Acting Coach) said about the performance of this girl: Really really exceptional! Even if you ignore her age, even is she was 10, 20, 30 years older, this is still a really exceptional performer here that we're seeing. But at her age, unbelievable. Really really exceptional! Absolutely gorgeous! And again, not just because of her voice, because her performing, watching how nuanced and engaging her performance is. Ah, it's just so stunning. It's absolutely amazing. Diana Ankudinova Wicked Game kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZvZXneHo8tli7s Here she is only 15 years old.

[@5447princess]

Can you react to pentatonix singing imagine. You’ll love it

[@monibaba7478]

Can you please analyze PNX Amazing Grace.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

I'll keep that in mind

[@monibaba7478]

@@ramseyvoicestudio Thank you 🙂

[@geriatricptxer2362]

I appreciate your insights. However, you're stopping too often to make the reaction enjoyable. If you do more PTX reactions, please let them sing at least a verse before you chime in. Otherwise, it's nice to hear the appreciation of their work.

[@kayleyvines9954]

Please do more ptx and maybe 10 times Mitch grassi has me shook

[@jo-annelebel9819]

They do an original Cracked

[@АрсенийЯковенко-л4ы]

I think Kirstin is alto, because her high notes so high for her.

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

you mean the high notes are so hard for her?

[@ms_scribbles]

Kirstin is a mezzo-soprano.

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

Just a small piece of advice. You might want to change the title from Reaction to Review.

[@janniestenskjr1093]

Please react to more Pentatonix - more Mitch Grassi (Aha, Singapore - Defying Gravity)

[@weeaseallratings]

Can you react to Hallelujah from Pentatonix?

[@ridiculouslyalienated]

React to Hallelujah by Pentatonix as well, it is beautiful one

[@janniestenskjr1093]

Please react to their cover of Gold 🤞🏻🤞🏻😁

[@BillBeckham]

Sorry dude, there is no "THE" in Pentatonix. Not "the" Pentatonix. No worries. lol

[@johnivanhoevios6161]

LISTEN TO "DAFT PUNK" bt Pentatonix PLEASE

[@dariyakhokhel2382]

Please, react to God Only Knows cover by Pentatonix.

[@candidwings5609]

Ohhh if you're liking acapella, definitely check out Voctave.

[@ingo120161]

Sgop talking so much who is the star here you ar not also shut up

[@biancasaucedo278]

react to hallelujah by pentatonix!!!!

[@Anjalena]

Was it physically painful to anyone else every time he said THE Pentatonix? Kinda like people saying "The Serenity" when referring to the show Firefly.

[@PMJonte]

Nice reaction! I always enjoy a trained musician's perspective / critique on Pentatonix. Just a little critique of your reactions to these guys: try not to pause so much. It's cool to watch a reaction without stopping. EXAMPLE: I saw a musician react to them by watching it all the way through, then taking a moment to go back through and pick out the parts that she wanted to discuss. Now that you have watched PTX for the first time, you have to keep going. Every piece they do is a master class in vocal arranging. I want you to check out an official video of theirs. (see the link below) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqS5loSkd9KjbZI

[@evahs6670]

React to Little Mix Best live Vocals ♥️🔥

[@lydiaandersson7169]

React to Perrie Edwards best vocals

[@mariosotoveloz202]

Reacciona a Javier Solis la canción Sombras o Esclavo y amo

[@kendra6042-ark]

Do reaction on Elaine Duran sing till i meet you. Her riff are insane like torry kelly, she can whistle like morissete, and also she can belt like shoyang. Better than your favoryt artist But this singer are very raw. Also do a break it down the song Her are the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIK8nWd7pLiBaa8

[@blackenreed1425]

God! Talk about gabbling. Did you even have have time to enjoy it? I far prefer listen (so we can SEE how you react) then talk (preferably a little slower) - personally I don't care if it's in C, F, G-demolished or whatever as long as it sounds good (which it does)

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

Yes he doesn't seem to know that reactions can be seen, reviews are what is heard.

[@lauriep2018]

Why such negativity? If you dint like his reviews then don’t watch it. He’s a vocal coach and goes into details Scott the actual arrangement. It seems you are looking for a reaction rather than a review

[@blackenreed1425]

@@lauriep2018 As it was called "Vocal Coach Reacts ...", I WAS looking for a reaction. And I couldn't possibly know that I didn't like it until I watched it. But don't worry, I won't comment on anymore of these "reviews".

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

@@lauriep2018 You seem to not know the difference between a review and a reaction also. You see this is what happens when youtubers lie about what their video is.

[@nielpov]

Dont pause too much. You are missing the transition.

[@realchris3472]

Dude you talk way way too much

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

no worries

[@justlinsu]

so frustrating watching this reaction.....leave it till end please

[@MuhammadRamadhan-ep7jd]

Too much pauses. Just saying

[@ramseyvoicestudio]

I still talk a lot, but don't pause as much, lol This is an older one

[@rmac1042]

My only criticism of you vocal coaches reactions is that you destroy the continuity of the performance! You need to play the entire performance and then go back and repeat the piece with your instruction!