Vocal Coach Reacts to Superfruit - Defying Gravity

[@Tarasimonstudios]

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[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I found out that it was really Scott's birthday and he asked Mitch to sing this as his birthday present to Scott.

[@hollyvalentine8242]

Really 😂

[@lyricnoel7745]

When did they say that?

[@SuperMovielover95]

@@lyricnoel7745 It's in the description box of the Defying Gravity video.

[@r.shores1933]

​@lyricnoel7745 it's in the description of the original video

[@lucypreece7581]

this video is 6 years old and still blows my mind. i come back to it on a regular basis as it restores my life.

[@mollymason9182]

OH MY GOODNESS! I can't believe I've never seen this!! Where have I been?!?!?

[@mecfstraveler]

Same for me. I feel healed emotionally towards the end on one of the sustained notes Mitch delivers... I think it's on the word "down"? I've been curious about the "why" of that for years now. Only thing I can think of is that if a frequency and vibration can break glass (or chrystal) why can't a frequency heal, soothe, restore a harmonic balance in a human being? I know nothing about such things but can't come up with any other explanation. Mitch's voice heals something inside of me sometimes and one of those times is during this performance. I listen daily as well. Get my Mitch Grassi fix. 😊

[@HighfalutinLowCarb]

AMEN. Honestly, I run through their entire channel every year. 😂

[@lucypreece7581]

Ok so like 2 years ago I had a jaw operation where I had lower jaw puller forwards because I had an over bite and the recovery was lost. I couldn't speak or est properly for like 6 weeks roughly and I was in pain all the time as well. The only thing that made me feel better and perked me up during that time was watching Pentatonix and Superfruit videos. This was one of the ones that I played repeatedly because it just made me feel so much better. Fast forward 2 years I am currently on my way to going back to college (English college) to study performing arts because they have inspired me to do so.

[@adhutch23]

ITS MY BIRTHDAYYYYYYY great song to have fun with on a bday, hilarious the presentation

[@julissaguzman4528]

"Not that he does, cause he's Mitch" amen lol

[@ankhgirl3]

The fact that Mitch takes it a notch up and goes higher at the end than what is written in the original score always blows me away!! He’s just so effortlessly talented!! 🥰

[@HannaJohanssoncolorfulmonkey]

pentatonix in singapore, girl, if this one blew your mind. that clip is going to make you fall off your chair hunty!

[@maikafranknativa7086]

Yesss

[@360Effects]

That performance will change how she views vocals XD

[@megamanz6618]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!

[@girlpopfan12]

YES

[@hufflemat8864]

We absolutely NEED that !!

[@danielwharton7411]

I love how Tara totally fangirls over Mitch every-time she does a super fruit or Penatonix video but I mean who doesn’t 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@PoseidonArts]

Mitch would do great on Broadway. He was in a bunch of plays/musicals as a child so he has experience on stage at the very least.

[@kaitlinathanasakis9321]

Yes. Because high school plays are the thing that gave him stage experience. Not his dozens of concerts.

[@theorypossums]

Kaitlin Athanasakis well, “experience on stage” theater wise is completely different then ACTUAL time on the stage with concerts. it’s another way of saying that he has experience in theater, has experience in the arts and theatrical presentation.

[@RagingBisexua1]

But if he went on Broadway he probably would not have time for pentatonix. If he left i would start crying!

[@SuperPianogirl123]

@@RagingBisexua1 Kirstie did Boardway though

[@hstppt]

Mitch and Scott met when they were 10, at a musical theater summer camp. They (and Kirsty) did musical theater together in high school.

[@leegrayrose]

U talk about how great everyone else's voice is a lot but ur voice is amazing. Ur control is amazing. U can mimic everyone practically. So u should be proud

[@higorcassiano2882]

Aha - Pentatonix live from Singapore please I beg you!

[@ellatadros]

I was about to like in agreement... but it was 333 and I just couldn’t find it in me to change that

[@higorcassiano2882]

thank you haha

[@EmeryandRen]

Tara: “some women can’t hit those notes. Me: *slowly raises hand*

[@alanabenner80]

That’s not what she said.

[@professionalvampire1]

Me: sadly raises hand, dreaming of what used to be.

[@melissacoviello2886]

Same

[@nerdjoy73]

Same

[@ej44026]

I really think you’d enjoy their video “Pop Goes Broadway” it features broadway star Shoshana Bean. It’s personally one of my favorites!

[@hannahfox2483]

evanescent_. eli I AGREE

[@AshleyTruelove1]

Agree!!!

[@micheallebeau675]

evanescent_. eli please react to Shoshana Bean in general . Such an underrated vocalist . Soul . Technique . Power . Runs

[@NdayeniD]

After hearing Mitch hit that high note at the end I'd love to hear him/them sing Phantom of the Opera. I have a feeling Mitch would totally own the vocalizing at the end of that.

[@lindamorris3149]

You mentioned that Mitch should be on Broadway. Well, then you should check out Superfruit's Hip Hop Goes Broadway (there are 2, both of them are hilarious). And of course, as others have mentioned PTX Aha live in Singapore. It's not just mind blowing about Mitch but Avi in the beginning - OMG

[@Usmcmike711]

I think it's incredible when you hear someone hit an otherworldly note..... (I've seen this on many of your videos, which mean you are a mad talented singer !) then you repeat it, singing it immediately, WITHOUT EVEN WARMING UP, flawlessly, beautifully.....perfectly..... and with so much humbleness you say " I love how they hit that note" lol yet you hit it perfectly without even trying . Seriously- mind blown here

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Legendary Media awe...thank you! Made my day 😇🎶❤️

[@Mastriani92]

Yesss! I have been waiting for this forever! Yaaay! Now you have to do Aha! Singapore version 😉

[@ssrb0101]

up

[@bradenemil8687]

Tímea Magony yesssssssssssss

[@bandgeek8902]

Aha at Singapore would blow your mind trust me, you have to watch it 😁👍

[@sinyFPS]

YESS TARA!!! Loved your reaction if you wanted to see more of their broadway magic, then watch their live performance of what is this feeling on a wicked halloween or their new cover of Dear Evan Hansens Waving Through A Window

[@winterhorses]

Yes! They do an amazing job in “What is This Feeling?”! Mitch is just as good, if not better, as Glinda. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoimn3mBYqqjjM0

[@janusquirinius2338]

I think, Mitch's lowest chest note is F#2. His lowest growl note is A1.

[@maisiesummers42]

For a natural counter-tenor he has an amazing range.

[@chrismartinez144]

He's sung an E2 before, during a Superfruit livestream. That's his lowest recorded chest note I'm aware of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5TTnJWrf6trp8U (28:47). Although it's not really part of his usable range. I don't think he can go that low most days. And yeah there was that interview where he growled an A1 cause he was trying to impersonate Avi lol. (We need an up-to-date Mitch Grassi vocal range video)

[@norabeatrizsalvarreguy7217]

@@maisiesummers42 he's actually a light lyric tenor

[@Advanceyourenglish5]

Maisie Summers he’s a light lyric tenor, not a countertenor

[@chrismartinez144]

A light-lyric tenor and not a countertenor? Yeah, I guess I would agree with you. I think of countertenor being just a vocal role, you know, just a particular way of singing. (That's what all fachs are, really, just different roles.) So I think he could be a countertenor if he wanted to, and in this song I'd say he's singing pretty countertenor-y, so to speak (lol), but taking into account all of the other stuff he's ever sung, it becomes clear that countertenor is not the best label for him. in my opinion

[@skyec3418]

I'm pretty sure Mitch sings pretty low in Pentatonix's Take On Me cover, if you're intrested.

[@Anastasia-fj2zi]

He does!!!

[@wr.alison]

Also in Waving Through A Window, he showcases his natural tenor range.

[@toastyin]

High Hopes on their World Tour!

[@rivby3695]

Yes! Finally! Can you do superfruit la la land medley and ptx aha! Live in singapore?

[@girlpopfan12]

yessssss

[@whateven6694]

I second this😂

[@yoursmistake]

Jeeez yes, Aha! in Singapore is LIFE!

[@bosley.courtney9]

Yes! I love this suggestion!!

[@hushedrabbit]

SHE NEEDS TO REACT TO THEIR LA LA LAND MEDLEY

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

That wig! It shows up again with Superfruit's Pop Goes Broadway featuring Shoshana Bean. It's funny!

[@JordyJRT]

Yay! So glad this finally happened! Also we need a reaction to Superfruit - Pop Goes Broadway ft. Shoshana Bean. Thank you Tara!

[@heavyharmonies]

As long as we're reviewing old vids, methinks Aha! live in Singapore is long overdue. kthksbai

[@AngelsWips]

And don't forget telephone right after that same place

[@chrishatherley3531]

The "M" tuning thing was a fantastic spot! I dont even think Idina Menzel does that, and Shes had a couple of rough hits of that part!

[@TampaZeke]

Tara, PLEASE check out Pentatonix's Hallelujah to see the INCREDIBLE talents of Scott to sing bass. When Avi sings the melody Scott takes over his bass part and blows it away. Most people don't realize that it's Scott who takes over the bass part.

[@Seraphimela]

ptx aha! Live in singapore would be a great reaction - i hope you can do this video to

[@mecfstraveler]

I'm obsessed with this one, old as it is. I listen daily. Another song that Mitch consistently delivers on is Pentatonix's Cover of "Telephone" by Lady Gaga. He has a part of his range that he chooses to place in a way that is nothing short of Angelic. His "Angel Voice" is beautiful! He'd go there when PTX is winding up their arrangement of "Break Free" in past years. He's used this delivery in their live performances of "Can't Sleep Love", an Original song by Pentatonix. There's a sing-talk part in the version they perform live that Mitch just kills me with every time at the end! Scott used to throw his head back and his arms out in surrender during that part, so I know I'm not the only one Mitch is slaying with the beauty of his delivery! I wish that was on the vs. they released as a single! Tink performed the sing-talk part on their Target Deluxe vs. of their Self-Titled album. So interesting about tuning on the "M"! I never caught that before, and I'm so glad you pointed that out! Thank you for reacting to this! 💕

[@michaelbiggs4313]

On tour Kevin, Mitch, Scott, and Kirstin all sing that note repeatedly every show. There are not many groups that have three men that can regularly hit the G♯5.

[@NathanMaillet]

I have been waiting for this reaction forever!!! Great insight as always! If you REALLY want Mitch to blow you away, you gotta check out Pentatonix doing Aha! live in Singapore!!! Possibly his greatest performance ever!!!

[@elainecourteau6231]

I love their combination of talent and silliness. They are so good. Great explanation on that tuning on the mmmmm. Love you.

[@DarthRayj]

Mitch, Scott, and Kirstin have all been in theatre since at least high school, so they could definitely go on Broadway. Kirstin actually has been though, she was in a Broadway production of Kinky Boots and by all accounts did a great job! I feel like she gained a lot of vocal consistency around the same time too, which would make sense; during the Sing-Off I think she was the least consistent of the members but she's improved a ton since then.

[@Drumsetkid23]

When you watch the whole video just Praying Tara watches the outtakes to see her reaction to Mitch’s run on “try” and then she does and SHE SINGS THE SAME RUN IMMEDIATELY AFTER JUST AS CLEAN AND IT ABSOLUTELY TAKES YOU OUT

[@heathercollins4432]

Mitch's control - a thing of perfection...

[@mrb1282]

Mitch sings in his lower register and it’s absolutely stunning in the cover of Zedd’s “Find You” with Evan Duffy. Check it out!

[@aliyahpolanco101]

Mitch and Scott are one of the greatest duo's ever

[@crystlgy]

Also it's been said SO MANY TIMES but in terms of some AMAAAZZZING "live" live, like you like to review for us- PLEASE I BEG YOU, do Pentatonix "Aha - Singapore the star vista"

[@francisshaw2564]

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on Scott Hoying singing "I Should Tell Ya Momma On You"

[@cherylhowe1541]

These 2 guys just amaze me every time they do show tunes. If Mitch doesn't end up on Broadway I'll be disappointed.

[@winterhorses]

YAY!!!! Thank you!!! I have been dying for you to do this!! Now if you can check out Aha! Singapore (more for Mitch’s musical/emotional expression during a live performance and less about vocal technique, as there are some less than perfect moments) and Dog Days Are Over on TSO, then I can die a happy person.! 😁😁

[@karmamuscle]

Great video. :) That wig is on point! ;p I love these funny Superfruit videos. Seeing them almost breaking into laughs bring me joy.

[@jessqinn7702]

Woo hoo! A bit of Tara and Wicked to start my morning! And wonderful interesting bit about the mmm before singing and m word. Love it.

[@flylikeanowl8667]

Morning? It is evening at my place :D

[@jessqinn7702]

FlyLikeAnOwl haha it’s ok, I’m in Australia. So it’s coming up 7am Monday morning

[@flylikeanowl8667]

@@jessqinn7702 every time again stunning. Nearly 11 pm in Germany ;)

[@mikaelarivera1865]

I watched one video of tara reacting to jessie J singing "my heart will go on" She also gave the tuning tip there!

[@madibruck]

i have been WAITING for this

[@winterhorses]

Madi Bruck Me too!!

[@hannahfox2483]

Me three!

[@sesfx3]

I recommend you react to any of Superfruit's Hip Hop Goes Broadway vids

[@monicasantiago7845]

The way I squealed when I saw what video you were gonna react to!!! Love your reactions 💕

[@angiescott294]

Monica Santiago Haha!, I did too!! I knew she would love it.

[@lydiamcneil8766]

Listen to them harmonizing FLAWLESSLY on the fly. Their karaoke challenge video is the best way to see this!

[@salumi6213]

I just love Mitch. How can someone not love Mitch. Hes insane

[@bexyPTX]

In terms of singers who blend really well together, besides PTX/Superfruit obviously, my favorite group is Us The Duo. They're amazing and their most recent cover they put out, Shallow, is nothing short of extraordinary. Please react to them!

[@jakenail99]

You should definitely react to What is this feeling from Pentatonjx!

[@hannaharbury]

“some women can’t hit those notes” it’s me. i am some women.

[@philmojoe2555]

Morissette Amon Hits more Higher And Lots of Breath Control

[@elizabethrobbins8580]

I used to be able to. Age does more than make you look old.

[@mradaChris]

@@elizabethrobbins8580 Amen! Same for men.

[@izabelafutyma9342]

Finally Superfruit ❤ I love watching your videos and learning about singing. You should react to Pentatonix - What is this filling. They sing this on 15th anniversary of Wicked.

[@JerilynM]

You love Mitch so much. You'll love the Singapore show. The person filming was totally concentrated on Mitch, but Avi was having a moment in the background that tested the strength of the audio system. Between the two it's down right amazing that it made it through! These videos don't need analysis from you. Just enjoyment.

[@klayers1555]

Two incredible talents making great music while playing off one another. Mitch was and is a unique talent, both in voice and acting ability...he really should be on Broadway. Is it selfish I don't want to lose him?

[@elizabethsantersero9597]

Always love how you add to the video, not just with your analysis, but also with advice and comments for viewers to apply to their own singing :-) Glad you got to this one, I was looking forward to it!

[@simon_bazzana]

You have to react to Florence Welch singing Spectrum live in New Orleans, her control between chest and mix is awesome and her head voice from another world, PLEASE 🙏🙏

[@shirleyujest7786]

So glad you got to this one. I just love their version of this song and loved your commentary on it. Thank you, as always.

[@timhutchinson8485]

I think your comments and off-the-cuff voice impressions are the best part of this ^_^

[@jerrie2u]

I'm a sucker for a good transition and Mitch never lets me down, the things he can do with his voice is just not normal for a dude!

[@hayerickson4361]

Please react to Cimorelli!!! They are a sister group and have such beautiful harmonies. Scars to your beautiful is one of their a cappella covers and it is great. Thanks Tara would love to hear your opinion on them!

[@emmymatt]

OMG! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS ON KZbin! Edit: I mean the Superfruit video. Love your reaction too

[@RMoribayashi]

I don't know how I missed this reaction. This video is SEVEN YEARS OLD! Mitch's voice has matured incredibly. He has so much more fine control now. It really shows on the Superfruit album. What was that? Yes, Scott and Mitch not only made an album but they *_recorded a video for every song._* (Please Tara, react to GUY.exe) Those videos, unfortunately, marked the end of several years of amazing weekly vlogs but what a way to go. They even performed as Superfruit on national TV.

[@crystlgy]

A classique!!!! I saw ptx last week live for the first time and they truly blew my mind

[@Erlkonigkid23]

You're so right! Both of their voices are uniquely theirs rather than trying to create something homogenous, which is wonderful to hear. In the Wicked vein, you should absolutely react to Bonnie Milligan-The Wizard and I ! I know you'll enjoy it so very much!

[@salvatoresicecream]

Please react to the Pentatonix Aha! live performance in Singapore!

[@martinpaulin]

Guys! Can we please get Tara to react to Shoshana Bean’s cover of She Used to Be Mine from the musical, Waitress??? It’s a tear jerker and masterful display of acting through song.

[@nil1439]

I see Superfruit and Pentatonix I click

[@someone4606]

Please react to Pentatonix singing aha live in singapore!

[@victhoryyy]

Finallyy!! You can also react to pentatonix WHAT IS THIS FEELING! It is a live performance and u will love mitch in there!!

[@ani-xy8lx]

Hey Tara I'm a huge fan,love your vids and love u ❤️ of course.....when I grow up I want to be a singer so your vids really inspires me.Thank You !!!😻

[@silvimica]

Aha! Live in Singapore! It's Crazy! And 1989 by superfruit! There Is also Mitch's vocal range video!!!

[@Jen.V843]

Tara, I believe Mitch's lowest note is an A2, which he sings in Pentatonix's cover of Take on Me by A-ha. I didn't even know it was him at first!

[@bfields7574]

I'm a trumpet player, and the sound of Mitch's voice is what I shoot for! 🤣🤣

[@h_me986]

Can you react to Pentatonix “Mary did you know” for some more Kevin singing! Also “Light in the hallway” for Avi!! :)😍❤️

[@lachimiste1]

h_me98 Oh boy, “Light in the Hallway” *wrecked* me. Bring tissues.

[@HarrisonMartin]

Omg make mitch a male elphaba how fun. super great advice about finding your own voice.

[@jbaethke]

I'm relatively sure the wig was used in the Frozen medley too!

[@LisaH776]

I've watched this more than once, and I'm always with you, Tara--I would love to see Mitch on Broadway. Not sure that's his ambition, but my goodness would he bring it!

[@ABabyTortoise]

I feel like I'd love to see this guy's rendition of Waving Through a Window from Dear Evan Hansen

[@ellatadros]

They did! Lol they did and I’m jumping with excitement haha!

[@alexx385]

Check out their video Hip Hop Goes Broadway please!! They're not just great singers, they're also musical geniuses when it comes to arranging and that video really showcases how creative they are.

[@davidcramerjr883]

If you like them doing broadway style songs, they have a series of videos where they take a medley of hip hop songs and sing them in various broadway styles. They're pretty great and hilarious.

[@babydoll_leo]

Beautiful, as always, Tara. It is very big pleasure to watch you and your reactions 💓💓💓. Also I liked these guys, so talented, OMG.

[@kateturner6197]

Hey! I'd love for you to react to Mitch and Scott's old singing so you can see how much they've changed! (The video is superfruit- reacting to our old performances) thank you!

[@tdrums2200]

Can you react to: Voice Play - Boy Bands in 5 minutes or Pentatonix ft. Todrick Hall - The Wizard of AHHS

[@timhutchinson8485]

I don't know if she has them on KZbin anywhere (or if it was just a one-off thing for Instagram) but the voice actor Laura Bailey has done some AMAZING vocal covers.

[@stoneshack2000]

That was great and quite funny, Thank you Tara you're the best

[@ThatGamerGirl100]

Love the song, love Superfruit! ❤️ They are hilarious!

[@LadyLightningstorm]

You should really react to Mitch singing Find You, with Evan Duffy. Also, Graveyard.

[@lucp7420]

They are amazing! And you too miss Tara!

[@Griff.photography]

Tara please react to the video of pentatonix and jennifer hudson singing how great thou art... very very beautiful but also intense lol

[@jennfox7529]

It's a few years old now, but Mitch's cover of 'Find You' by Zedd gives a pretty good indication of his low range. P.S. Love your informed and informative reactions :)

[@stephaniezimbalist3757]

I've been dying for you to see this video. It's such a great combo of ridiculousness and awesome singing. Thanks for the heads up about placing the pitch on the M. I wasn't aware of it until you pointed it out. Thank you for another great reaction Tara!

[@ptxartchiara4709]

Love you reacting to ptx and the members💜

[@mdoe8]

David Phelps (search his name and any video where he is wearing the suit on stage(. Almost perfection really. Ave Maria, you’ll never walk alone, the dream, etc. all amazing

[@Orangenkraft]

Excluding growl notes, the lowest melodic note Mitch has been recorded hitting quite comfortably is A2 as far as I know. He can just so do F#2 or G2 when he's tired or a bit sick.

[@danielk.7221]

You should definitely react to Mitch's vocal range. It's crazy.

[@dannahharrington2527]

I know you prefer live recordings, please check out the Pentatonix cover of Ride by 21 Pilots. They're fabulous as always. Really showcases Mitch, but also everyone really shines.

[@N1c0l3.D]

It's nice to be able to sit and watch one of your videos cause I went to Airsoft for the 1st time 2day and I'm sore from being shot and stung by stinging nettles. Love ya xx

[@ZOOPXOWO]

UGH MITCH’S VOICE JUST MAKES ME SO HAPPY AAAA

[@theresaazure1953]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this reaction.

[@jamieantonelle8826]

I really enjoy your reactions and critiques.

[@Svish_]

You've probably seen it already, but in case you haven't: Check out "Zedd - Find You (Mitch Grassi and Evan Duffy Cover)". Not sure if it counts as "low", but there's definitely a lot of Mitch, and he does go high, but there's also a lot in more "normal" ranges. Sounds amazing. 👍