You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Pentatonix -- Last Days of Xmas! -- 307 Reacts -- Episode 292

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It's Christmas Eve! The stores are crazy, the traffic is dangerous, and the shelves are empty! Hopefully you're all surviving the holiday, and we're always here to help with a little relief! That said, for episode 292, we're checking out @PTXofficial's version of "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch." Again, we all know the classic version of this one, and we feel like if you're going to cover this one, you've really got to go for it, and of course, they definitely did! Let's get it!
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[@charlesrich9267]

I know im late but for anyone in the future wondering what I'm rambling about at the end of the video, the song I am referencing is "Four Brothers" performed by The Manhatten Transfer.

[@coletedeux]

"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" is a Christmas song that was originally written and composed for the 1966 cartoon special How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The lyrics were written by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, the music was composed by Albert Hague, and the song was performed by Thurl Ravenscroft.

[@kathyastrom1315]

Albert Hague might be familiar to fans of the film and tv series Fame, where he played the music teacher Mr. Shorofsky.

[@bethbrown3198]

They actually do their own arrangements. They are beyond talented, every single one. Merry Christmas guys.

[@anessalyn1035]

#thanksronnie I love how dramatic Pentatonix's version is/ Matt is great as the lead, but it's Mitch's yuck that cracks me up. I hope all of you and your families have a holly jolly Christmas.

[@neetgupta1]

Scott always takes over the bass when Avi/Matt sings a solo. He has a crazy range as he can sing very high too!

[@dawnemami3089]

Yes Scott would do the bass line when AVI or Matt was singing the solo. You can see it in Hallaluya live version.

[@z0is0i]

yeah, you can really hear it here and it's insane how ranged his voice is- vocal chameleon indeed

[@kelleyclay4967]

You need to watch their behind the scene of how they made the Evergreen album. It shows how they decide who does each part. Its shows their rehearsal & recording!!

[@kathyastrom1315]

PTX’s use of what you are calling negative space (love that term, btw!) has been a signature of theirs since the very beginning. It popped up often on their Sing-Off performances and was a big standout moment when it happened (once, they even had what one online acapella expert called a “syncopated rest”).

[@vidsorama2]

I enjoyed your reaction to this fun Pentatonix video. Thank you. Matt was an excellent lead on the song. They are all amazing. They do their own arranging, along with Ben Bram who is unofficially like the 6th member of the band. Merry Christmas to both of you.

[@marymichele340]

#ThanksRonnie Matt has been with them for 4 years. He is amazing. And this showcases him. ❤️. Love the theater quality of this. Great reaction.

[@andycofin6983]

Ben Braum is simply an amazing arranger. Kevin adds a lot to the production as well. They recently put out the behind the scenes of putting their latest album Evergreen . It’s simply wild, hilarious, and yet poignant seeing how the all work together.

[@Bonofox1]

🌟 I love your PENTATONIX reactions!! They are SO AMAZING!! More PTX!! Matt slayed the lead. Scotts bass was INSANE as was Kevin's beatboxing!! Kirstie and Mitch were GREAT on harmonies!

[@thechomiji]

Late, late ... their large ranges allow them to do all sorts of things that other groups can only dream of. Matt and Scott can both double on either bass or baritone. Scott and Mitch can double on tenor. Kirstin and Mitch can double on both alto and soprano. The arrangements by Ben Bram and the group themselves are off the hook. You two are technical enough that you really would get a lot out of the Recording Evergreen video, which is a short documentary (~ 17 min.) about how the most recent album was recorded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eThH6BoLZ_p9E You will see Bemn Bram working with them as both arranger and recording engineer, and how the group themselves enhance the arrangements.

[@nikkibanning176]

This is a great cover. Love the jazzy style, so in sync with each other

[@neetgupta1]

Scott always takes the bass line when Matt (and Avi before him) does a solo. He has insane range and can sing very high too!

[@wendischambach6181]

This version is a toss-up with Voiceplay's for my favorite. But this time of year, several visits with the Grinch are good for us, yea? Love your breakdown of it and just your overall appreciation of music, especially acapella. Your channel has been a goldmine of a find for me this year. Thank you. As we head into 2022 and after your 25 days of Christmas are over, don't forget Home Free's "Auld Lang Syne." One of the best I've heard.

[@sarahgould5435]

Yep. Geoff is an incredible showman and his range lets him carry the lower notes more strongly and clearly, but Matt's half-pop half-classic tone gives him a purr that just suits the mischief of the song wonderfully. I laugh at Geoff's visual presentation, but Matt's purr can make me laugh without seeing the video. And PTX really is more likely to switch up styles between verses to keep things interesting, while Voiceplay tends to just switch up leads.

[@Russ_Keith]

I know I'm late but my channel was hacked and suspended so I couldn't comment till now that I've got it back BUT I think the group you were thinking of is The Manhattan Transfer and one of my favourite PTXmas songs is White Christmas by Pentatonix featuring The Manhattan Transfer. The layering is insane. I know it's too late for Christmas but if you like this you should hear that. There's no video as such but there is a visualiser version with a cheery fireplace background. You could also check out The Manhattan Transfer's "Birdland" although, to appreciate the genius of the arrangement and vocalese, you have to first hear the original by weather Report which is a trip in itself. It's the track that first got me hooked on The Manhattan Transfer back in the 80s coz I was already a fan of Weather Report. Both versions are available on KZbin. Happy New Year fellow music lovers.

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes I figured it out after the recording session I was thinking of the song "Four Brothers" by Manhatten Tranfer. I'm glad someone can decipher my insanity.

[@dejns6945]

Scott is a baritone so he fills in when the bass is singing. He did it when Avi is singing before he left.

[@Hashtag_Not_All_Hippies]

Still one of my favorite reactions. I'm gonna come back every year and watch it. Oh, fuck it, I'm gonna watch it through the year, too, I ain't lying. :P

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

The really old acapella group, is the Swingle Singers. They started back in the vinyl record era. I don't think they ever did this song though; they mostly did covers of stuff that was in the public domain (Bach, etc.). And yes, sometimes they sang with a minor jazz band behind them, although they did also do true acapella singing sometimes. The best version of this song, is VoicePlay's, hands down. No contest.

[@lexymich3647]

You should watch the behind the scenes from this video. It's amazing. Matt says bass guy don't have to memorize lyrics so what am I going to do here?? Great reaction as usual.

[@stevenwaters3681]

Happy holidays! Been enjoying your reactions. Carol of the bells and white winter hymnal are fun. Great to see Matt with a lead.

[@dtwolfe63]

I'm sure you weren't referring to it but I was thinking (the first time I heard this) that they gave me vibes of Manhattan Transfer with Four Brothers. I love Manhattan Transfer and this is as close that PTX has sounded that jazzy.

[@charlesrich9267]

That is exactly what I was referring to actually. I'm glad the audience was able to decipher my insanity I figure out what I actually meant.

[@heidi_d]

Thank you for reacting to Pentatonix… that’s how I found you guys, and I’ve been binging you ever since! You guys really know your sheet!!!! For more 5/5 PTX that is NOT Christmas related (haha, past retail worker here) I’d suggest: Early days: Can’t Stop Us (Macklemore and Ryan Lewis cover) excellent and high energy, and they can rap! Great Newer Song: “New Rules x Are You That Somebody” (Dua Lipa & Aaliyah mashup) features Kevin and Matt and is FIRE! 🔥 Original: “Sing” I just love this one. Scott is at his gritty best, and it features video clips sent in from celebrities and other fans, and the end has a HUGE group of fans that answered an online call to be in the video on the pier in Santa Monica CA. It’s just pure fun and joy! Keep ‘em coming please! I don’t even want to watch anyone else react at this point! 🤣😘

[@ProudAmerican1829]

Woot woot!! Love their version. 💜

[@zannakarvele2811]

You should react to AHA! by pentatonix, it's an older performance but you really get to see how talented they are in it

[@zannakarvele2811]

Especially Mitch

[@zannakarvele2811]

Also, there’s a music video for it and a live performance from Singapore. The live performance I would say shows more of Mitch’s range while the studio version makes it easier to hear the base and such. I’m not sure which one is better to react to

[@katiewhite9351]

I like to recommend both!

[@shilohauraable]

That live performance in Singapore is amazing! Avi breaking sound systems & Mitch on too many Red Bulks = Amazing! 💕

[@sharonh951]

@@shilohauraable It's amazing, much better than the official video. I just wish the intro to it was longer. Though limited in length, getting to hear even a the little bit of Avi's operatic vocals is a unexpected treat. All of their voices are so beautiful in those first couple of moments.

[@rmac1042]

The 1/2 time feel was a killer. But this is really a big band-type arrangement with a slide up to a “trumpet scream” by Kirstie and Mitch.... incredible!

[@PugMama64]

Manhattan Transfer is the group you're thinking of.

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@mixedmom]

Some of their harmonies remind me of the Manhattan Transfer.

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

307, Save this one for Christmas 2022.....You'll Love the Group 'Small Town Titans', as they perform "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"!!!!!!!!

[@Zoo-jc2kw]

Was looking to see if anyone else recommended this. Small town titans killed it!!!!

[@kathyastrom1315]

Oh, and props for being the first reactor I’ve heard mention Maynard Ferguson!! Love that guy.

[@charlesrich9267]

Thank you I appreciate it. I love Maynard. He was my uncles idol and that passed down to me a bit.

[@quiltie1774]

I know that you don’t want any more of Holiday songs...but...Peter Hollens has a crazy, chaotic 12 days of Christmas. I think it represents how you guys are feeling about Christmas songs about now.

[@Miata4Me]

I think the “New York” group you may be thinking about is Manhattan Transfer.

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes it definitely was. I meant to say Four Brother by Manhatten transfer but it just didn't come to me in the recording.

[@dcsobral]

My two favorite versions of this song are this and Voctave's. Though I heard just today Small Town Titan's version and I might have to revise my ranking.

[@katiewhite9351]

Thank you!!! Merry Christmas 307 Reacts!

[@sueb4289]

Nice reaction Was the a capella group you were thinking of Manhattan Transfer? They sang White Christmas with them..Have a wonderful holiday guys!

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@Jared209]

Here for it! Merry Christmas FAM! 🤟

[@elainecourteau6231]

Fantastic comments guys. 🤗

[@karlhornsby7515]

Great reaction. Hope all of the 307reacts crew has wonderful Christmas.

[@sarahgould5435]

Have you guys seen any of Avi Kaplan's solo stuff? It's a different style, but you might like it. "Full Moon" always makes me want to watch Fiddler On the Roof. Every time I listen to it, I catch myself singing "Anatevka" for the rest of the day. "Change On the Rise" is a great pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps song for anyone going through a rough time.

[@dianavisser9638]

Great reaction 😊

[@307Reacts]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@TonyG-gk7qr]

I know you may not see this. But if you want intentional space or sincupation as you call it, check out their cover of “break my heart “ by Dua Lipa. Not ground breaking singing but the gaps are awesome!

[@Cabooseq117]

VoicePlay's version of You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch is amazing in they way only VoicePlay can make content amazing. Small Town Titans also does a kick ass version of it that you guys would really enjoy the hell out of. Happy holidays to all of you guys

[@UserHorologium]

Several people have mentioned The Manhattan Transfer, but I think you were thinking of the New York Voices, another (mostly) a cappella group which combined their vocal harmonies with Darmon Meader's sax solos.

[@UserHorologium]

One of the GRP Christmas albums had their rendition of "I Wonder as I Wander", which was pretty awesome.

[@charlesrich9267]

I did mean the Manhatten Transfer I mixed 2 groups together and couldn't figure it out. But the song I was referencing was Four Brothers and not Four Tenors.

[@bethvargas8841]

#ThanksRonnie

[@buddasquirrel]

You mean Manhattan Transfer? Loved the reaction. Thank guys.

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@Phantom_Fireside]

#ThanksRonnie and have a Happy Holidays

[@marymulligan3053]

Merry Christmas!

[@ShaySwag18]

I would love to see you guys go through and react to their performances on the Sing Off. Also, Home Free is another popular a cappella group and their cover of “Man of Constant Sorrow” is unbeatable

[@ellenhulslander2897]

If you are interested in how they arrange, they released a video of how they put together the Evergreen album. It is very eye opening........and great fun. Merry Christmas!

[@laptopgirl09]

I've been binging your videos all morning and keep thinking of recommendations. You mentioned key changes and that made me think of Can You Feel the Love Tonight by PTX. Definitely worth the view if you haven't seen it yet. If you already have that video, I'm sure I'll get to it soon

[@307Reacts]

Thanks for checking us out. Unfortunately we can no longer react to Pentatonix. Their label is really cracking down on reaction channels. Unfortunately there are already two channels that were deleted from KZbin this year because of copyright claims from their label. We love Pentatonix and the amazing arrangements and work they do but we can’t cover them anymore unfortunately

[@cheath1aisd]

Being Rock fans, you should check out their version of "Sound of Silence" if you haven't already (I didn't see it anywhere.)

[@danielryan4050]

Hey guys just found the channel. Lovin' the reactions and the detailed breakdowns of the pentatonix tracks. I'd dearly love to hear you two breakdown and react to their Sound of Silence cover. There's so much going on in the track, that'd be amazing to get a further call on what is going on.

[@Lego51]

Old ones are Rockapella, the Nylons, the Blenders, the Bobs ....

[@ruth2141]

If you are looking for New Year's music, Pentatonix has an upbeat original called "New Year's Day." No official video but they have a live performance "2016 NYE w/ Carson Daly" (there's a one-minute interview at the beginning.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5y3eH59mpaWfsk

[@marykuettner752]

This is the most complicated arrangement I have heard of this song. I love their change of tempo. Are you thinking of Manhattan transfer? They did do some acapella among other things.

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@adam.4487]

Scott is versatile for a baritone. Tenors normally do most of the melodies, Scott likes to be a tenor and baritone and sometimes a bass and wants to do it all, and usually does. haha I wish my headphones were better, unless Matt is predominate (like now) I hardly hear him at all. I miss Avi because I was able to hear him in the backgrounds with the bass with my cheap little headphones I use at my computer.

[@calicocc00]

This is a great version of this song and good reaction! I know y'all are at the end of your Christmas reactions but if you like this song and think you can stomach it one more time before the end of the year, then you need to check out Small Town Titan's version of You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. Completely different music style and one of my favorites! Even if you don't react to it, you should still check it out.

[@BowlingGreenTampaMan]

Manhattan Transfer ? is that who Dobie was talking about ?

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@curtpoppenhouse2621]

They don't cover songs they upgrade it.

[@brandoncartrett8601]

Best version is Smalltown Titans metal version.

[@kdmcollegebd2012]

Manhattan Transfer? Was that the group you were trying to think of?

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@tajaybarker7184]

Waiting on the seasons of love live like 👁👁👁👁🔥🔥🔥

[@TheSamuraiPigeon]

If yall like this one, and Voice Plays, you should check out the version by Small Town Titans..... it doesn't disappoint.

[@calicocc00]

Yes!

[@elizabethperkins7262]

Manhattan Transfer?

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@richdiddens4059]

Were you thinking of Manhattan Transfer?

[@charlesrich9267]

Yes that is definitely who I meant and the song was Four Brothers not Four Tenors.

[@tatylima2088]

Please watch " ptx behind the scenes recording evergreen". 😘 from Brazil

[@derrickcox7761]

Syncrocity

[@DarkDjinn53]

this one is good but my favorite is by Small Town Titans

[@katrinajohnson3732]

Where's Bunnie and Sav's grinch reaction video ?!? Lol

[@BelleDede01]

I've checked your list of videos but haven't seen one that I'd like to suggest and that is The Wizard of Ahhhs, featuring Todrick Hall. I'd like for you to know the characters and see how many songs they sing that you can guess. It would help if you saw the original movie The Wizard of Oz, as that is Todrick's favorite movie and they pay great homage to it. The dog that Kirsty (Dorothy) has in her arms, is Todrick's dog and appropriately named Toto. I hope you do a reaction to it. At almost 24 million, I think it deserves your attention. Here's the link. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5y5ln6YZ86aqMk

[@adam.4487]

Are you thinking of Straight No Chaser?

[@charlesrich9267]

No I was thinking of the song Four Brothers by Manhatten Transfer but that is a good guess!

[@derrickcox7761]

Matt has been with them five years now...not that new.

[@toddlower5546]

Should have reacted to both Pentatonix & Voiceplay.

[@debrawoodson2365]

Too much stopping