Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Pentatonix - Daft Punk Medley (live) | Song Reaction & Analysis

[@christinaaubin8508]

Definitely watch the mini documentary The Recording of Evergreen. Lots of behind the scenes of them working on arranging and recording their Grammy nominated album from last year.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

For sure. I would say having at least heard the prayer and maybe over the river before that would be good

[@gingersnap22]

Definitely a must react!

[@Gwennedd]

I'll third this suggestion. It's a really fun and informative look at just how the group works together to produce the "whole package" they want and just how precise they are with their tone, wording and sound. The Prayer is another one ( also a part of the Evergreen Album that is highlighted in the Recording of Evergreen.) that shows off the trio's vocal abilities. 90's Dance Medley is fairly new, Creep ( use the unmasked version from the Masked Singer), I Rise ...either use the visualizer version or find one of the fancams from a recent ( September 2023) concert.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Seriously watch this with us. You will love it

[@Acadian_Proud]

I agree, 100%. It gives you a brief glimpse of how they create their sound.

[@hendraroesdiyono5028]

The Grammy's category "BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT" was changed to "BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA" so this PTX arrangement could be nominated and they won. They also won the next year after with their arrangement of "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy".

[@margretrosenberg420]

In the same category.

[@hempchimp]

Think Hard About That. How does an a Capella Group that uses no instruments win a Grammy with a Song that has no words...

[@miroh8]

I've seen them live and it's so impressive how they sound nearly the same as they do recorded, they're so consistent. There's one song they used to do off mic, their original "Run to You", relying on the crowd to stay silent. It's really beautiful (and at a show in Jacksonville FL, they sang it loud enough, off mic, to drown out a bunch of homophobic protestors that showed up to harass Mitch and Scott. It was a really powerful moment). Btw, Kirstie has said "Kirstie rhymes with thirsty", so that's how you pronounce her name (I think she's fine with Kirstin or Kirstie) 🙂

[@throga]

Thank you!

[@margretrosenberg420]

Yes, she's fine with either. I've noticed that Pentatonix tends to use "Kirstie" more often, but that could simply be the result of Mitch and Scott having been childhood friends with her.

[@margretrosenberg420]

Pretty sure Avi's the one who did the wind sounds on this one, as he did in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

[@thatsroughbuddy-]

I think in the beginning it was Kevin 'cause Avi was singing/harmonizing with the main line.

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@thatsroughbuddy- Listening to it again, with my earphones that are especially good with bass, I think you're right. In the video, Avi's mouth is open and his lips aren't moving during that part, and I'm hearing a low rumble from him, almost like his overtone singing but without the high whistle notes on top. To double check, I tried going to the private performance, but the sound isn't properly balanced and Avi had a LOT more beard, which completely obscured his lips. I tried a live stream of a recent performance with Matt, but ALL their lips were obscured by the microphones and Matt's bass is less obvious than Avi's, so that was no help either. Frustrating.

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

actually, at certain times during the song they both are, but in the beginning, it was Kevin.

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@sdmcdaniel2255 Really? Thanks! I couldn't tell just by looking, and wind sounds are neither bass nor tenor.

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

@@margretrosenberg420 if you look at the original 'studio' version of the song, you will see it better.

[@annmc3878]

You need to watch the official video for Daft Punk even if you don’t post it. They recorded it on an iPad. Won a Grammy for it. The video is so fun. So often fan videos don’t capture everything and have people coughing or bad mics or whatever. You should watch one of their Evolution videos. My favorites are Evolution of Music, Evolution of Michael Jackson, or their Evolution of Rihanna. These they record in one take. They know they are going to have to perform these songs in concert and on TV appearance so they generally use minimal effects. But the music videos elevate the performance. Especially like Imagine (John Lennon) music video. They have a big catalog of songs. Lots of Christmas songs. Side projects, solo projects, etc.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I agree. I know it would take more time but maybe doing double features to both get all the nuance they want to portray in the official versions, and then the live version for more vocal stuff

[@throga]

Great idea

[@hendraroesdiyono5028]

​@@throgaplease check their evolution of videos, they might not have copyrights, since they are only on youtube and not part of their albums (so Sony shouldn't be able to claim it).

[@perfectkismet]

No, they did not record it on an iPad. Their early couch videos were done that way, which is where the lore comes from... but even though the video was recorded in Avi's kitchen it was done professionally by Fifgen Films. There's a behind the scenes writeup from Fifgen with photos of the setup on a lighting and photography blog still out in the world wide web.

[@karenheidenreich9318]

you still need to see the official video, they did it on $400 in Kevin and Avi's apt (kitchen and closet) it is so cool

[@KaaSerpent]

During their live concerts, there comes a point when they turn off the mics, the ENTIRE audience goes utterly silent, and they perform a piece without any amplification...and it's just -- there's no other word -- STUNNING. If you ever get the chance to see them live, you simply must.

[@sparkers70]

If you haven't done it already, The Prayer was fairly recent and it's simply amazing.

[@jimmiemurvin1871]

Their performance of "My Heart With You" at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022 is fabulous. Live, standing around one mic, dead silence from thousands of people.

[@darsynia]

I just came here with the link to that thinking ABSOLUTELY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJS2nHmmpaZ5o9U

[@HelenWheelsUtah]

I was in that crowd and there was not a whisper to be heard. Magical!

[@taniareads8751]

A suggestion for you - even though it is not recent or live, is Scott and Mitch's side project, Superfruit, covering Katie Perry's song Rise. They are joined with 3 other singers, Brian Justin Crum, Mary Lambert and Mario Jose, it's an incredibly moving cover and a great showcase of their talent. Mitch is angelic in it. Also, if you can find it, Mitch did a cover of Billie Elish's song Power - not sure if it is still out there on YT, but it's stunning.

[@throga]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@darsynia]

Seconding Your Power, I hope it's findable, it's completely stunning.

[@musicalmags2010]

@@throga Scott's reimagining of LP's 'Lost on You' set to Hans Zimmer's Inception soundtrack & featuring the incredible voice of one time tour assistant for PTX Mario Jose is another collaboration not to be missed

[@amandaking5763]

Yes!! Please get into Scott and Mitch's Superfruit!!!

[@heidifruchtl354]

Gold. You have to react to Gold by kiiara. The original artist couldn't sing her own song without computer help. It's a major Mitch slap. He admitted that learning to sing it was one of the most difficult things he's ever done.

[@laurajaramillo910]

I agree with the Evergreen documentary… as professionals you’ll probably appreciate their creative process. I would watch The Prayer prior though bc they show post production and you want to experience that first. The arrangement and vocals should have won a Grammy but they didn’t get it submitted in time. I think it’s their strongest work. For more modern original… Coffee in Bed and Happy Now are my faves. Thanks for all your reactions! 🙌🏻

[@throga]

Thank you for the insight. Both of those have been heavily suggested!

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@throgaThe Prayer Official video is as visually stunning as their voices are❣️

[@slhoog8164]

If you are looking for live performances, there is one of Happy Now as part of the 2021 Yale Livestream that PTX Weekly News uploaded. But the official video is also stunning.

[@barbk2324]

You will LOVE New Rules X Are You That Somebody. It really highlights the Kevin/Matt duo holding down the foundation.

[@margretrosenberg420]

"Daft Punk" was their first Grammy winner. Okay, time for a bit of backstory. You know about the origin of Pentatonix, right? About how they won season 3 of _The Sing-Off_ (2011) with a first prize of $200,000 and a recording contract? Well, that recording contract was with Epic Records, a minor subsidiary of Sony, who sponsored _The Sing-Off._ So immediately after winning the contract all the members of Pentatonix moved to California in preparation for recording their music, and a week later Epic reneged on the contract, saying that they didn't know how to market a cappella music. But at this point Pentatonix was totally invested in staying together and making a career for themselves doing what they loved best, with the people they loved best. They weren't about to give up just because some short-sighted recording executives said there was no future in their music. So they came up with Plan B. They pooled their winnings, using the $200,000 as seed money. They lived frugally. The men shared two apartments, to cut down on rent. They arranged music and rehearsed every day. And whenever they had a song ready they'd record it on their iPhones and post it to KZbin. It didn't take long for their fans from _The Sing-Off_ to find their channel and subscribe, and even then pentaholics were enthusiastic, so they spread the word around. And some of them became patrons. And Pentatonix started going viral. And someone at Sony sat up and took notice. "Hey, Pentatonix! Here at Sony we've concluded that Epic made a big mistake when they cancelled your contract. But we have another subsidiary, named Madison Gate. Would you be interested in a contract with them?" Darn right Pentatonix was interested! It wasn't a terribly good contract; Madison Gate specialized in movie soundtracks, so they couldn't provide Pentatonix with a recording studio, for instance. But they could and did get a company named FifGen Films to record videos for Pentatonix, and they published albums, and albums bring in money. It was a start. "Daft Punk Medley" was released on PTX Volume II, their second album, in 2013. And in 2014 it won them their first Grammy. And someone at Sony said, "Wait a minute! We got a Grammy from MADISON GATE?! Madison Gate publishes film soundtracks, not Grammy winners! What's going on here?" Eventually they figured it out, and they heard Scott's acceptance speech from the Grammys, where he said that the budget had been $400, much of which went for makeup and a single ring light, and that the audio had been recorded in a closet (it had good acoustics). Hmmm. Think what they could have done with a proper recording studio and a decent budget. "Hey, Pentatonix. Congratulations on the Grammy! We've been thinking some more, and we've concluded that you might find a better fit with our flagship company, RCA. What do you think?" Pentatonix has been with RCA ever since. Okay, so "Daft Punk Medley" dates from 2013. Babytonix. The trio were all of 21 years old when they recorded it, and times were still tough. This video is from 2016, so two and a half or three years after the original video was shot, and around the same time as "Bohemian Rhapsody." Avi would leave them the next year. At some point you really should look at the official video of "Daft Punk Medle" even if you don't plan to post the reaction; FifGen got quite creative when their planned filming venue fell through at the last moment. The Grammy was in the category "Best Arrangement Instrumental Or A Cappella," a category that did not exist before 2013. Previously it had simply been "Best Arrangement Instrumental." They had to change the category just so they could NOMINATE Pentatonix! And since Ben Bram and Pentatonix were both listed as the arrangers the Grammy was shared with Ben Bram.

[@throga]

Amazing!! Thank you for taking the time to share all of this with us!

[@cpboomer]

To watch recent live performances, I would recommend any of the 2022 Hollywood Bowl videos that are on KZbin.

[@ShinyElfriend]

For recent live performances, I suggest you check out the unmasked sing out video of them on The Masked Singer. They sing their faces off on a cover of Creep. It’s interesting because they used some instrumental backing tracks in their performances from the show, then they released Creep as a single. You might also enjoy their performance of their arrangement of the national anthem at a college football thingy. They also released a Scott lead called I Rise recently, and a Kirstie lead just a week or so ago, Please Santa Please. There are some good Aha live videos from this tour, but you can’t do Aha in 2023 without also experiencing Aha Singapore Star Vista 2016 which is a truly terrible fan video of an epic performance lead by Mitch that lives rent free in the PTX fandom hearts forever. Great reaction to this Daft Punk raw video! Thank you!😊

[@throga]

Great info - thank you!

[@rfiliagaful]

Yes! There are actually 3 videos of Creep: the official album version, no video, the one on The Masked Singer in costume and the final unmasked version on The Masked Singer, which in my opinion is the best one. It's amazing to watch them without their masks just stun the audience with the realization that they just voted them off the show. Also, one that I love live is Carol of the Bells from the BYU channel Christmas Under the Stars from a couple years ago. It's nicknamed "Breathe Mitch!"

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@throga Before watching ANY live performance of "Aha!", including the Star Vista performance, watch the official video. "Aha!" is a weird song; it feels scary, but doesn't really make sense. The official video provides a sort of story to make sense of the song, and they can't reproduce that live. Basically, there are three songs I can think of where Pentatonix's official video provides something important that isn't available in a live performance: "Bohemian Rhapsody," with all the Easter eggs it contains, "Imagine," which includes video effects that in themselves are the main reason their version is an upgrade rather than a cover, and "Aha!".

[@nickerpsg1]

My recommendation is not that recent, but to see how they perform LIVE in concert, check out "2016 PopSpring" concert, where they perform 4 of their own songs. It was sponsored by MTV, so the video and audio are terrific !! ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR !!

[@pweiner7597]

Popspring 2016 is my favorite live performance because it is 3 original songs and the evolution of Michael Jackson. It doesn’t get blocked and is the perfect showcase for all their voices. Top of their game! ❤

[@kbogue5690]

I would suggest Silent Night which was filmed live in a church in Europe. There is no beat boxing just the 5 of them singing in beautiful harmony.

[@ruth2141]

A lot of Pentatonix albums include a 5-part homophonic song, where they leave out the percussion and just sing harmonies together. "My Heart With You" (a cover of The Rescues) has been a special song for them since their beginning, but they just recently recorded it, on their 2021 "Evergreen" album. This is a good-quality fan-recorded live version from their concert in Perth earlier this year -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p33McpSZoLlksMk

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

I'm a huge Kevin fan. I'd love to see you guys react to "Kevin's 5th" a 17+ minute video that will not only entertain, but blow your minds. From their 2022 Christmas Tour... in Kevin's home town, Scott tells about how they found Kevin when they wanted to compete on the "Sing-Off." 🤯

[@throga]

Very interesting!

[@keithcollins1318]

You have to hear them do My Heart With You from the Christmas under the stars concert ! Very raw !!

[@beccatorres]

I love watching PTX hands during this as it gives insight to what is going on in their immensely talented brains as they perform these complex harmonies.

[@ScottEarwood2146]

First, love your reactions. Pentatonix has several private performances with absolutely no production on them. Most of them were recorded by fans on their phones. You should definitely check them out. A few I can think of are: Light in the Hallway (original), Take Me Home (original), Rather Be (Clean Bandit cover), Sweet Dreams (Beyoncé cover), Silent Night (filmed in a church with PERFECT acoustics -10/10 recommend), Valentine (Original). Much of them are around the same quality as this Daft Punk video. Y’all are definitely in for an adventure with this group. Sincerely, a 10+ year pentaholic.

[@throga]

Thank you!!

[@kristim.9914]

My favorite memory of seeing Pentatonix live was when they put down their microphones and sang to the arena naturally. Talk about singing to the back of the room. It was just a beautiful and clear sound. You don't see that often at concerts. Love your reactions and your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@schmeevo1]

They have other similar backstage performances too. Take Me Home done outside is really good too. Raw no mics or affects or even reverb. One of the most impressive is their cover of Gold by Kiiara. Must watch at least some of the original to see what they can do with a highly produced and tech heavy song. Mitch will blow you away on that one

[@jjcarter9148]

You should definitely watch the official MV for this one too as a comparison and just to see the production that went into it. The MV hits you in the face. Love your reaction to this, they're an incredible group of singers

[@bridgethaines7127]

Another insane live PTX performance is A-Ha (Imogen Heap Song) live at the Singapore Star Vista. Watch the regular video first so you can seriously understand just how insane Mitch is live on jet leg and 2 chugged Red Bulls.

[@smithpauld1501]

Your delight at listening to this was wonderful. Their Hollywood Bowl live stream from late 2022 has the best sound and lots of songs to choose from. Matt is the bass and, while not profundo, he’s damn good.

[@starcandymaknae]

You guys have to listen to their Ariana grande medley! Their ability switch between tempos and leads at the drop of a hat while keeping it super tight and balanced really shines! Even if you aren’t the most familiar with Ari’s discography, if you understand music you will know where the songs change. There’s no live performance of this one, but I think it will be okay to react to since you guys pause pretty regularly anyway. Also, it may help that this was never an official release, just a KZbin video that they put up as a throwback to their roots. And I’m sure you’ve heard this a thousand times already, but the most iconic ptx vid (even more than hallelujah!) is their evolution of music. In my opinion, the best version to react to really is just the original PTX KZbin video. It’s for the true og pentaholics - I have a feeling Johnny is going to get a major kick out of it!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

They are masters! Pure talent and hard work. There are no really fully off mic videos from recent years. They do still perform for vip buyers but with mics (I assume for vocal health to not have to project as much since they do so many tour dates) and filming is not allowed. Honestly their best fully off mic stuff in recent years can probably be found on their tiktok or instagram. There are live performances from their christmas extravaganca tour and hollywood bowl show from last year. Those are great and fun but have some minimal producing and clean up. But very little so I would suggest finding what songs were played during those and picking from there.

[@Launibu]

I saw them live in 2018. It was a great concert. I'm seeing them this December as well, and I can't wait. Their Christmas is my favorite.

[@sivonni]

I can't wait to hear your reaction to one of their "Evolution of" videos. They're all "live" and the arrangements and transitions are AMAZING!

[@edsartistry]

This is the kind of work that REALLY shows you how EPIC these five people are. This IS proof that they deserve the title of "#1 A Cappella Group" of all time. They are so good and so insync and tight that they can and do synchronize even their vibrato as well as their breathing, timing, pronunciation, verbs and consonant placements, and all the other parts that make a song. THAT is pure MASTERY !!! Okay, I'll get off my soap box now. 😁😁 Thanks for your comments and keep 'em comin' !

[@CurtisMontague]

Hollywood Bowl live concert is SICK!

[@Dellyb12]

Its been awhile since I watched a reaction to Pentatonix that I loved. I've been a fan of theirs for years and I love watching people discover them. Couldn't stop smiling!

[@maryhampton8686]

They are so amazing. And live just proves it

[@danielcummins5092]

They got their start on "The Sing-Off" and it really shows how good they are live, even at the beginning of the group... You should watch first. My favorite from that show is "Love Locked Down".

[@heatherhuard]

Would love to hear what you think of Avi's solo music, Change on the Rise is where most start but an acoustic version of his All is Well for the 7 Layers sessions is beautiful!

[@vickyrobertson3166]

My favorite live performance is "Joyful Joyful" Live from the evergreen experience. They are so amazing.

[@melanie00005]

Pentatonix 90 dance medley live at the Hollywood Bowl . 2022 I was at this concert and It was amazing. I had a blast. So I went to see them again this year in Irvine, CA, this Sept. And I had so much fun. I didn't want it to end. Enjoy.❤

[@wendischambach6181]

So I've heard that 3 of them have perfect pitch: Kevin, Mitch, and ?Scott or Kirstie? and the other 2 are really close. Also, they had also said that Kevin gets help with the beatboxing thru the beat/bass combo that he does with Avi or Matt. What you referenced with the "wind" in the beginning was actually Avi, not Kevin. And just like the lead where it changes people every section, every verse, or even after a phrase, Avi would bounce back and forth between singing bass and do beat effects seamlessly.

[@oliviarose5030]

Like others have said, you’ll enjoy the documentary of the recording of their album, Evergreen. Another incredible video focusing on Kevin (beatboxer) is Kevin’s Fifth, which was part of their Christmas special last year.

[@neishann1]

The Prayer, definitely. But they have a new original song (only on visualizer so far) that is EXCELLENT

[@raestoysandmore3339]

When I saw Pentatonix in concert back in August of 2019, they sang their original song Run to You off mic. That moment was absolutely stunning, because the entire arena(which was sold out) was totally quiet during that song. 10\10 experience as that was my first time seeing them live!

[@margretrosenberg420]

Recommendations: • "Hallelujah" ( a recent live performance, with Matt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4S8q3-lnp1kZs0 ) • "The Kevin Show/Kevin's Fifth." This is a live feed from a concert they gave in Owensboro, Kentucky, Kevin's home town: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epOmkqasmLOrbZo • You know that Scott got married a couple months ago? Well, a couple years ago he wrote a song for his boyfriend, now husband, Mark Manio Hoying, named "Four." Official video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn67g6hqhtqWY9E Scott singing it to Mark at the wedding reception: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpq8ZXyVhLygack (Even though the second one was live, it isn't a fan video so you'll probably still need to obscure it somewhat.) They'll have a new Christmas album out shortly and are about to go o their annual Christmas tour. There should be several new songs in live feeds from the tour.

[@RochelleDesimone]

You really need to watch the recorded version of this song because the big reason they won the Grammy is because of the video, another word for arrangement and editing

[@UserHorologium]

It's from a couple of years ago, but their performance of "I Just Called to Say I Love You" on the Ellen show is exceptionally well done. During the lockdown, they definitely stepped up their live performance capabilities. The live performance doesn't have the same reverb as the studio production, but it sounds very close to their original.

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Your reaction was great. Standing In a room next to a rest room taped with a cell phone and they still slayed it. You might like to watch the official video yourselves just to see how they performed it. Their mash of New Rules x Are You That Somebody?,all of their evolution and medleys, and covers like The Prayer and Amazing Grace rock. Originals like Love Again, Sing, Water, and Coffee in Bed show their talent. Covers that show their wide range of genres include Cant Hold Us, Perfume Medley, Papaoutai, Gold, Say Something, Jolene (with Dolly Parton, won a Grammy) Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy ( Grammy for a song with no lyrics performed by a band with no instruments ) If you want to see how the beatboxer Kevin Olusola thinks watch his solo of Marian Hill’s Down.

[@gordon9995]

Kirsten's family used a different pronunciation of her name. Also, her friends and acquaintances call her by her nickname, Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty).

[@joannwilderman8921]

Dont know if this was mentioned but, Avi being a bit older etc..wasn't sure of doing the sing off until he saw a video of the "trio" singing in high school and totally changed his mind. In one video he said that when he first saw, heard them, he was into Mitch.

[@vmcgriff]

Love your reactions!! So - not really current, but an Awesome Live reaction is their 2016 PopSpring Concert. They did 3 originals and 1 medley of Michael Jackson. So so so good! Was filmed by MTV so the audio and video were great! Many reactors have been able to post without having to blur. Hope you can do it - even if you dream it up into more videos. ❤🙌🏻

[@melissacoviello2886]

This is going to be fun

[@secretarts]

it would be worth noting that this was recorded with a cell phone, which does not have a decent mike for high voices or bass voices, and still it is beyond mind blowing. Aslo if you think hearing PTX on headset is required, if you can listen on a system with 5.1 or 7.2 souround sound system and you will be impressed with the extra bass from subwolfer and the highs from the true tweeter levels. Still live is mind blowing.

[@Bassetlover3]

They just dropped "I Rise" a few weeks ago. Its raw and gritty and I can't get it out of my head...which is a good thing

[@christinemoore4478]

They one a well deserved Grammy for this

[@therealEmpyre]

I know it's a bit early for Christmas songs, but You're a mean One, Mr Grinch is a great introduction to Matt. I've seen a live concert video, and Matt is killing it!

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Matt doing the grinch live is so perfect. He's a good artist in general but his stage presence is just something spectacular!

[@johncspine2787]

“Run To You”..an original, blows your mind…

[@rfiliagaful]

There is actually a video of them taken at an airport where they're singing at the gate using the airport mike. Of course it's a terrible video, butt still shows their amazing ability.

[@maryellenmohundro6614]

Their rendition of My Heart With You is superb!

[@christyh7648]

I love watching their old evolution videos. You see the strategy behind their approach.

[@tessslastanova7314]

i think you will LOVE the Recording of Evergreen album!

[@dwarvenangel1204]

New Rules/Are You That Somebody just to appreciate the awesomeness that is Matt and Kevin

[@stephaniecornwell8766]

Live is great but their video is incredible.

[@kristigovertsen]

Thronly Fans FTW🤣. I concur with the other commenters suggesting that you also watch the official video too-it’s an experience to behold that goes beyond the (amazing) singing.

[@throga]

Will do - and I know Johnny appreciates your Thronly support!

[@pjb3583]

Thanks, this was a wonderful reaction and analysis! As others have said, the mini-doc Recording Evergreen should be really interesting for you two because it shows them working on a recent-ish Christmas album. And as she has said, it’s Kirstie, rhymes with THIRSTY. There is a video of their cover of Ride that was done live at a radio station, so it’s a good example of what they can do, anything from their Hollywood Bowl performance about a year ago is good and their cover of Gold is live but recorded at a studio. Personal favorites of min recently have been Come Along, Anchor and Havana. Also I Rise, a brand new stirring anthem that has only a visualizer at this point. Thanks for continuing with PTX! Peace …

[@alnilamorionis5994]

For a somewhat more recent live, this recording of Love Me When I Don't from their original album The Lucky Ones is really good. This was recorded for the Kelly Clarkson show during the pandemic IIRC: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5OunHmko92ee80 If you can find a live version of Happy Now, that's another great song from the same album

[@jessegirlb]

Also, I love how there's an open bathroom behind them. Such a great performance and such a humble location.

[@llmllm]

Listen to GOLD..live performance..it will knock you off your feet..

[@Badger77722]

I would suggest taking a look at the videos for individual songs from the Sept. 2022 concert at the Hollywood Bowl, so just a year old. Miles Reuben's channel has almost the entire concert available. Since it's a live performance, I don't think you'll have any trouble with copyright bots (at least I haven't heard any reactors mention problems), and you can pick out a song that you haven't heard before, or maybe one that you've seen the official video and listen to how they perform the same song live - there's really not much difference at all!

[@danielcarter837]

If you watch the official video you will realize that the video version really just had balancing and reverb added. No real studio trickery they are just that good.

[@karenannereyes1421]

your reactions are always great, thank you! whatever we appreciate, you can put them into words for us, love it! ❤

[@throga]

Thank you!

[@annross1570]

The 1950's "The Thing" is great, too.

[@jeancaldwell5391]

I would love to see and hear you react to some of Avi’s solo work. It is phenomenal! He writes as well as sings almost all of his songs. The first song he released in 2019 was Change on the Rise-a very powerful and great song. Two of my favorites, recorded while he was on tour in a little church in Belgium (I believe) for Seven Layers Music are All is Well and On My Way. The latter song is autobiographical, which makes it even more interesting. I look forward to seeing your reactions to his music. Oh, and yes, I did subscribe.

[@alynkuster5138]

I've learned to appreciate many genres of music because of them. Including rap.

[@jo-annelebel9819]

They just released I Rise and have been doing it in their concerts

[@bethphillips9693]

The Thing is a CLASSIC!! Seriously though, watch the official Daft Punk Video because it is a visual delight.

[@throga]

Will do!

[@japyfilms]

this channel is so good, love the insight you guys bring !

[@madelynadams332]

Also, during their concerts they put down the handheld mics and sing. Recently it has been "My Heart With You"

[@karingreen396]

Awesome to hear…

[@lisas6450]

😊❤ Now that you've seen this you should watch the official video and have fun watching the artistry of the video! It's really fun and visually keeps your eyes as busy as your ears! 😉 If you haven't seen/heard yet their first new song is out. It's a visualizer, with the lyrics. It's called "I Rise"It's fantastic!! Thanks guys! 😊❤❤

[@karenannereyes1421]

omg i was waiting for you to react on this!! okay i will watch now first :D

[@RJBsComputer]

They are always touring. Pentatonix will do a summer tour and then a Christmas tour. Right now, they are will into their Christmas tour.

[@dudieb]

If you want some other examples of them live and on point check out their live performance of Hallelujah on thier 2010 Christmas special and their video cover of Kiara’s Gold. Also, check out their Evolution of Music and Evolution of Michael Jackson just two of their Evolution Of videos. They also have some great original music like Sing, Cracked, and Can’t Sleep Love to name a few. Their solo music is good as well. Kevin isn’t just a great beatboxer he can also sing and plays a mean cello. One of the reasons they are so in sinc is due to Scott, Mitch and Kirsty singing together for so long. They have known each other since high school. Their is a utube video out there that tells their story that is very interesting. Welcome to the club.

[@Pentaholic96]

Can’t wait firm more of Ptx Reactions

[@goreyfantod5213]

I understood where your comments were coming from in your first reaction. Given what digital post-production can do, it makes sense to wonder about what's, "real," in music. You were at a disadvantage, because you're unfamiliar with Pentatonix. For people who've been paying attention to Pentatonix for a while, it's a given that they can do their repertoire flawlessly live. I'm guessing you can't react to it on KZbin because it's a network show, but Pentatonix were formed in order to compete on, "The Sing-Off." Kirstin, Mitch & Scott grew up together, while Scott met Ben, their arranger, while in college. Scott convinced Mitch & Kirstin to audition for the show as a trio - later, he & Ben recruited Avi & Kevin to make a quintet. A lot of people saw how PTX works on their arrangements from the very beginning because of the show's format, in addition to the fact that they saw how PTX compared to other a cappella groups at the time, most of which were well-established. The judges & even their fellow competitors recognized early on that PTX were special. Having watched the show after the fact, I can say that from the first episode Pentatonix blew open the possibilities of what a vocal group can do. There are also the people, like me, who discovered Pentatonix through their KZbin channel after the show. Like the first group, we've seen Pentatonix do this without digital processing time & time again in their one shot videos. Re: pitch - they've said in the past that they usually rely on Mitch's ear to set the correct pitch for the group.

[@Contridiction-vp3fv]

Actually the show itself is on KZbin, just search for Season 3

[@nyxyn3109]

very much recommend Aha! and Gold, along with the making of Evergreen

[@tammielongino7485]

ITS JUST AMAZING THAT THEY SPENT $400.00 IN A CLOSET TO MAKE THEIR VIDEO AND IT WON A GRAMMY. 🎶🎙🎵

[@tamarasmith9060]

There are so, so so many good originals & covers by them, it's hard to narrow down recommendations! It's not recent, but since it's about to be the Christmas season, when you check out Christmas stuff by them a must-see is their video of them doing Silent Night off mic in a church! It totally changed a song I already loved & now theirs is the only version I play! I have never heard anyone else do what they did with it. ❤

[@jessegirlb]

I've seen them live twice, and they're the real deal.

[@lynharkins9670]

Love to hear y’all’s reactions. There are some additional live versions to listen to Can You Hear the Love Tonight and The Prayer. Amazing !!

[@LeeCarlson]

For the record, this live performance is exactly what you will hear in the official video as Pentatnoix refuses to do anything in their recording that they cannot reproduce live. So there is no amplification or reverb used that does not come from them. And you ought to see Mitch Grassi doing the guitar-riffs from "Bohemian Rhapsody" live.

[@tamaraengelberger5928]

Please add Pentatonix's cover of Gold by Kiiara. Awesome cover, shows off all their talents so well!

[@CandiMorgano]

Check out their video of Kiiara's "Gold". Filmed live with no post-production manipulation. Just the 5 of them sitting in a semi-circle and singing - It really is.......gold.

[@verdafoster3767]

The original version of "The Thing" was done in the 50s. I think James Arness was "The Thing" in that movie. My age is showing, I didn't even know there was a newer version.

[@Eldin_00]

I love this video. If you account for the terrible acoustics of the room and the quality of the cell phone mic, it becomes obvious just how much of their sound is down to just their skill, as opposed to the skills of their (admittedly very good) sound engineer.

[@danielcarter837]

Scott, Mitch and Kirstie were all in high school choir together at the same time. (Can you just imagine that?) They had been singing together for years before they brought in Avi and Kevin to compete on The Sing Off. That experience with each other allows them to mix together pretty flawlessly. Their arranging skills are just off the charts good. They do have help from Ben Bram who has been arranging with them since The Sing Off. Ben Bram was the producer of this and won the Grammy with Pentatonix. Ben Bram was the one who talked Scott into starting Pentatonix and going on The Sing Off. Ben is thought of as the sixth member of the group.

[@keilup]

Really enjoying your reactions. Love the approach and the info you provide. I've listened to many reactions of this and PTX other songs and you all point out things no one else has. Very informative. Clearly you all know your stuff. Keep it up. And yeah, PTX is that good. You definitely need to check out their Grammy winning video of this even if you can't get it posted. Most hear that first, doubt it can be done live, and then listen to this backstage version. Incredible how close this is to their produced version.

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

KISS FROM A ROSE!!!

[@madelynadams332]

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Pentatonix. Second Grammy. You should listen!!!!!

[@LeeCarlson]

Kevin's "tech sounds" are being supported by Avi and Scott during this production.

[@chrisevert7539]

Thronly Fans should be a thing!