WHO'S GOT THE BEST GRINCH SONG - EPISODE 2 - WARRP Reacts to Pentatonix

[@mertynmarshall8894]

Scott is a baritone, and yes he takes over bass

[@larryross9492]

He's a baritone, bass and tenor depending on the mood.

[@melissacoviello2886]

@@larryross9492he’s a natural baritone, with a crazy range, just like Matt is a baritone with a great range, he obviously sings lower more consistently so bass makes sense for him. Heck even Avi as a bass profundo had a crazy range and the rest of them do as well. That’s part of their magic.

[@ChadPeterson-ib2ee]

Matt is a base, not baritone , but does have a crazy range from years of training. There is a great interview on Peter Barber’s channel, if you’re curious.

[@ruth2141]

There is a segment of the pop music industry that agrees with your "not dark enough" comment. You'll find reviews online that call them "irritating", "embarrassing" and "earnest". But in this case, the song is not being sung by the Grinch. It's the narrator, who as far as I know isn't evil.

[@suebob16]

I agree that it is the "narrator" of the story that is singing this song, not the Grinch. Actor Thurl Ravenscroft was the original bass singing voice of this song in the cartoon (he was also the voice of Tony the Tiger in the Kellogg's Frosted Flakes commercials). Obviously Matt was chosen as the lead to simulate Ravenscroft's voice and delivery but he also brings his own talent and energy to it. Matt does a great job here.

[@bethphillips9693]

But remember - in the end, the Grinch is redeemed - and this is more in line with the TV movies - It's too much fun. Matt was perfect.

[@neocelestia]

Loved this one! Matt absolutely owns this performance and you can tell everyone had fun with this as you said. Their enjoyment just elevates an already great number. Another awesome reaction, guys! Keep em coming!

[@Russ_Keith]

Just a question. Why woud someone who is singing TO The Grinch sound LIKE The Grinch? The singer is the good guy or at least a critic in this scenario. That only makes sense in the Jim Carey version where he sings it to himself. In the original version it was sung by The Narrator who admittedly had a deep voice.

[@suebob16]

It was actor Boris Karloff who was the narrator, and he does have a deep speaking voice. Thurl Ravenscroft (a bass) was the singing voice. I'm guessing his deep vocals were used to continue the tone that Karloff brought to his narration.

[@ShinyElfriend]

I’ve seen this live twice. The first was like this, but this year they came in with it after the intermission, and Matt comes out of the darkness alone with creepy music and a lot of ad lib vocalizations. If you can find a live recording from “Pentatonix: The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year 2023” I think you’ll find the mood more to your liking.

[@amazinggrace5692]

It was very true to the original. I’m a fan of this upbeat, jazzy version. Matt has the perfect narrator voice here. I think they have fun with most of their songs. See “Making Christmas” for evil PTX. And even then it’s hard to make Kevin and Matt look evil. Ps. You don’t have to apologize for not liking a song. This isn’t a cult lol. We’ll let you know what we like about it, we may act incredulous, but PTX fans are in general very nice, albeit passionate people. Happy Holidays from Pennsylvania 🎄⛄️🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄❄️🎁🌨️🎄

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Happy holidays!

[@dwfarr]

I like Mitch and Kirstin’s jazzy backup vocals.

[@marykuettner752]

Scott is a baritone who has a huge range and covers the bass. Mitch is a tenor and Kevin also has a tenor voice.

[@bethphillips9693]

The live version of this is terrific - sort of a song and dance routine, with a costumed Grinch - it's so fun!

[@kellysouther4278]

Please do O Holy Night the one that just dropped. Amazing!

[@jocelyn499]

they do an absolutely astounding cover of the song "creep" on the show the masked singer! i definitely got mitch slapped and I'm sure you would too!

[@celiachristman104]

I just subbed. Thank you for reacting to Pentatonix aka PTX songs. Scott is a baritone but has an amazing range.

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Thanks for the sub!!!

[@lauraa.8120]

My favorite version!

[@BrassThunder]

Scott is a Baritone and has doubled on base lines all through their existance when Avi or Matt were singing Lead

[@davephillips7209]

You are correct Scott takes bass when they lead, Scott is a Baritone, with a crazy 4 octave range

[@ruth2141]

I have always heard dump-heap. This original version was sung on a children's TV special in 1966, so I don't think there is any way they would have allowed "dung". However, Pentatonix does often clean up lyrics in respect to Kevin and Matt's beliefs. They often substitute "Mitch" for "b---h".

[@katmit69]

Scott does the backup Bass, he's a Baritone. Mitch is a Counter Tenor, Matt is the Bass, and Kirstie is an Alto Soprano. Kevin is just everything beatboxer extraordinaire. This is not my favorite song, they have fun with it. I wouldn't bother listening to any other versions, because I just don't like the song, but as a Pentaholic you don't just ignore their songs. Not everyone will like every song or the way it's done, opinions are a real thing. lol

[@samanthaa3564]

I love this version, Voctave also does an awesome version you should check out.

[@adrianneyounkerman6096]

I love your guys bantar😂 nice reaction

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Thank you! You should definitely check out our live show on Sundays at 8:30 PM ET

[@lindaslater7782]

Who sings You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch the best? PTX? VoicePlay? None. The best is the original singer Thurl Ravenscroft (also known for Tony the Tiger, several records, voices in Disney movies, and Disneyland/Disney World atrractions), but then, i guess i'm partial to him because he's my great-uncle! Others do a good job, but my mind only hears Uncle Thurl (even if someone else is singing the song).

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

His IS great! Did you know that Geoff Castellucci is a HUGE fan of your great uncle?! Geoff modeled what Thurl did on VoicePlay's version of this song.

[@tyseemahbishop6123]

I hope you watch the live concert version with a guy dressed as the Grinch on stage

[@Bonofox1]

💥👉👉Scott is not a tenor he is a baritone with an IMPRESSIVE vocal range. Scott takes over the bass when Avi or Matt has a singing lead. OBVIOUSLY in this song Scott is the bass throughout. Scott can easily hit falsettos and is known as the king of riffs and runs. Plus he's extremely soulful. I agree with others that this version is truer to the original, I'm not a fan of vp and hf but I'm here for ALL Your PTX reactions 😅👍

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Scott is Sooooooooooo good!

[@B3thBakes]

8:39 yeah Ogre we on the same page here

[@rmur4820]

Jersey was smiling throughout most of the song, I noticed a change, now I know why.

[@B3thBakes]

The grinch was never evil... I dont think that would depict him correctly. The grinch is a funny comedy character.. i personally think this take on the comedy of the grinch if you think of the original movie.. its comedy, its not "bad guy"..

[@eacole72]

They perform this live with a Grinch performer, so Matt is meant to be the narrator rather than the Grinch himself.

[@shawnahaddan3674]

The Grinch wasn't singing it though it's the narrator.

[@shawnahaddan3674]

And Thurl Ravenscroft original lyrics was dump heap. So they didn't change the original word.

[@hapymom13]

So...its not the first time they have changed lyrics. They do it really for 2 main reasons and maybe smaller reasons: 1) KO is very dedicated to his faith and their are just some words and phrases he cannot bring himself to say 2) sometimes a simple word change can fit the mouth and music better, a word singing can sometimes be heard differently than spoken (similar situation "atten-hut" instead of "attention" bc the former has a more gruff vocal while the latter ends in a soft sound that can be missed

[@catpro70]

You should go back and listen to the original. This was very true to it, so this is the way it should be.

[@kalikreitz5286]

Scott takes over bass when Matt takes lead. He is a baritone.

[@galeerwin898]

Jordan Smith has a good Grinch cover

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

Hands down my son does! 😉

[@sealaryn]

Uh Scott is a Baritone...

[@shelleeroe]

Kevin sometimes goes down to bass too.

[@lindaosmon5224]

Scott is a Baritone.

[@unkeymoo]

Do they are "Pentatonix" not "The Pentatonix".

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

No biggie

[@scottrogers7242]

Yes it is @@weaintraisedrightpodcast

[@Ogre_Smash]

​@@scottrogers7242it's really not. Anybody that's worried about this has too much time on their hands and likely has a poor grasp on reality.

[@iiiisssssaaaaaacccccc]

Do O Holy Night from Ptx that drop. It amazing

[@JanSkaggs]

My grandkids and I just rewatched the Grinch the other night. I have to say I like the cleaner version PTX sings. I don’t like dirty, greasy, nasty, and gross. I don’t think Matt was being the nasty Grinch. He was singing about him. I guess he’s just too nice to sing mean. I’m wondering if this was a contest for best singing or best performance. Would that make a difference? I haven’t heard the other performances so I can’t pick who I like best. I probably couldn’t pick anyway if Home Free or VoicePlay is in the running. They are all different and I love the same songs sang in a different way. I can tell you that I prefer this version to the one sang in the movie. I don’t know if Jim Carey sang that or not but if so I think he should stick to acting. Great reaction guys. It’s fun watching you squabbling.

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

It's performance and singing

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Thank you!

[@derrickcox7761]

The one who didn't pick PTX...he ain't raised right.

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

LOL

[@elainedavis9053]

Love you guys -- But IMHO using the phrases - too vanilla (PTX??), too jolly (a children's song??) and "dung" (dump??) heap -- that's a stretch -- even for people who dislike PTX -- anywho - Happy Holidays!

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

I don't think any of us dislike PTX. It was more a comparison against other versions. Those little things can make a difference when contrasting against them.

[@elainedavis9053]

Ok that's fair-@@weaintraisedrightpodcast

[@garylewis4938]

The original lyrics it is dump heap. Sorry, Jersey. Dr. Suess would never used the word "dung". Besides that I love your guys reactions

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Ogre here; I can't wait to tell him how wrong he was!!!!

[@blackenreed1425]

When will you learn that there is no The in Pentatonix? (You seemed to be expecting some comment/criticism). Actually I can't see any point trying to find the "best" version of a song: it's dependent on your mood at the time, whether the sun is shining, the quality of your last coffee, whether you've heard that version before, etc. Not that it makes your reaction any less enjoyable.

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Thank you!

[@kbbeers4274]

Wow. If you’re going to school us on this song, you should probably school yourself first. 😂

[@victorluke5816]

So you are saying that they wouldn't be gritty enough able to cover Two Live Crew songs.

[@jcs1025]

If that’s the case then they should check out Radioactive with Lindsey Stirling.

[@victorluke5816]

@@jcs1025 They have the grit to do it but the lyrics of Two Live Crew would be the problem.

[@tyseemahbishop6123]

They changed some words because of Kevin’s religious beliefs

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

Those are some strange beliefs. What does he call a dung beetle?

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

Matt has a great voice. I'm assuming you've got Voice Play up next. And maybe Lindsay Stirling and Sabrina Carpenter for the fourth entry. I still like the original the best.

[@weaintraisedrightpodcast]

You are a prognosticator of great skill!

[@sonofcelebrimbor7481]

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