Matt's bass is killer! Chills! Mitch compliments the song just like the Cranberries lead singer, Delores, did. Mitch does that voice flip so well! It's beautiful! I totally gravitate toward our Mitch! I feel like an overprotective mom when it comes to him! I think Mitch has thousands of overprotective moms out there! I feel like his soul is sensitive and vulnerable. It's silly, but it's how I feel. Thank you for this reaction!
I feel the same way. I get so overprotective of him like a mother hen even though I'm waaay younger than him lol. He just has such a sweet, sensitive, unique soul that I just want to protect, and his voice is otherworldly.
I'm just about old enough to be his mum. He's three years older than my oldest child, so he very easily slips under my Mama Bear radar. Plus my autistic 6 year old loves him, which makes me even MORE maternally protective. Nobody messes with someone my baby adores ❤ Also, I share Mitch's birthday, so clearly we're family 🤣🤣🤣
Honestly, to me, Matt made this song what it is. He held this down and his tone pushed through more than I normally can notice. Everyone did a great job, but I think Matt needs a little love.
I will say it again I love your love for mitch ❤️ and don't ever apologise for it and everyone has there favourite member in any group band great reaction as always thank you 😊
I love this one, it's beautiful. I think this one was done during quarantine. Mitch's part gets me every time, it's just stunning (oops, how dare I single him out 😂😂). I can really hear Matt coming through on this too.
Your indignation at Matt's background being just grass had me laughing out loud.😂 This song is just so beautiful and peaceful, and the visuals (backgrounds, clothing, ptx members in general), really add to that. It will always be so impressive to me that ptx were able to make this entire EP, songs and videos, while at home during quarantine. They are the definition of hardworking.
How can you not mention Mitch? There's literally nobody else in the industry that sounds like him. Plus his vocal ability is above and beyond. The others have all said it too calling him the best singer and most consistently on. I adore the rest of the group and their voices but Mitch is one of a kind and his tone just sounds so pure. My ear gravitates toward his part in every song. Even if he just has a line or two and someone else has the lead, his small part will always be my favorite. Perfect example are his parts in Shallow and Waving through a window. He doesn't sing much on his own but the part he does sing makes the song for me. I definitely watch other reactors who's favorite is Scott or kirstie and the reactor mentioning either one of them a lot doesn't make me leave their channel. Most of us understand that everyone has favorites or personal taste.
@@WoefulMinion I was responding to him being upset that he feels like he can't keep mentioning his love for Mitch. I was agreeing with him. It was a rhetorical comment not an accusatory comment.Did you even watch it?
Saw you on PTX news for the week. Congrats! You, Qofy, Travis, and Newfie made the cut. You can have your faves. No prob. I love Matt and Scott. Especially when they sing a duet. Mitch sounds like he's "yodeling", which is a singing style. When they are all singing the same note, usually an octave under or above the others, that is called unison. If they are singing different notes together, that is called harmonizing.
This song is magical, dreamy and spectacular! Love that you stood up for Matts aesthetics, haha! Aren't they all just killing it in this one?! And all from their own homes?! And Mitch is indeed sounding like a little fluttery angel cherub hummingbird! Them all singing together is always so impressive and refreshing. Impressive that they have so many "modes" they can switch between. In some songs they have parts where like 3 of them are doing percussion/bass sounds. And then you have a song like this where they all just sing together. Magnificent! I'm sorry that person got in to your mind! You're a very balanced commentator! I can sometimes be a bit hard on reactors that are huge Avi fans, because Matt got soooo much crap at the start (and still do) so I think I get a bit protective over him. But you are never one of those reactors because you're capable of lifting someone up without bringing someone else down.
As a hard rock person, i found the video The promise, Superfruit's last video, following Adam Rippon ice skater,it was woo-hoo who are these awesome singers and what a ride, and also a Mitch fan.
Great reacting. I agree when the 5 voices come together the harmony and sound they produce is beautiful and like no other group. I’m also a Mitch person and have zero problems saying that so tell “Karen” goodbye and don’t dwell on her. Awesome reaction. 🙌❤️
Seriously, listening to Mitch, your goosebumps should get goosebumps. I nearly choked laughing when you said my name for the request. But I get it. I subscribed after you reacted to hallelujah. Isn't PTX the best rabbit hole?
Oh my God! Finally 😍 Thank you Saucey for react to this one 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 When PTX comes in with five part harmonies , its like: ..*the sound its sooo droning that you disconnected and you embrace that sound fully with body and mind and soul😌, its so pleasant!!*
That yodel though! You just can’t NOT appreciate the pure talent! The entire band say Mitch is the best singer. You’re certainly allowed to love it and him!
You have every right to feel how you feel, however I think it’s eating at you. This is the third or fourth time that you’ve brought it back up. Don’t let them steel your joy
I'm with you when it comes to Mitch. His voice is so angelic and beautiful, and there's nothing wrong with him being a favorite. People having different tastes in singers is what makes the world go round. For example, my brother prefers Scott's voice, and even though I love Scott too, I prefer Mitch's voice all day.
This is sooooo beautiful. Mitch (just adore him) has the most amazing and beautiful voice I have ever heard. His voice is so angelic but on this it’s super-angelic. I’ve always said that he doesn’t sing to my ears he sings directly to my soul. Get major goose bumps at that part in this one and that smile that he does during it too 🥰. He’s incredible, magical.
Beautifully done. When they show Kirstie I hear her, when they show Mitch I hear him. In between I'm never certain which I hear and I guess it doesn't really matter. I love it.
Great reaction! This song is lovely, harmony's are so beautiful and Mitch's part is so angelic. Mitch's voice just stands out to me in every song. The purity and tone is one of a kind.
I totally agree! You don't really notice him all the time, but you would for SURE notice if he wasn't there. He's holding that song up with such a solid foundation.
How could you not react to Mitch's voice when it is so unique and we are so privileged to hear it? It's as though the group is floating around and the clouds part to allow this beautiful ethereal sound to drift through. It's not ours to keep, just to experience and be forever in awe of.
I think the description you are looking for Nick is Ethereal (extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.) Love hearing your reactions and input... Keep up the great work 👍💯🥰
This one with Mitch's first slap gives me Enya vibes. I'm a soprano and Mitches tone and upper register hits me in the soul too. IMO he has the most unique gift I have ever heard. Thank you for this reaction.
Another gorgeous 5-part harmony. Kirstie, Scott, Matt and Kevin do sound fantastic (as always) but Mitch really shines in this one. I believe Mitch selected this song for the group and did Dolores (RIP) proud, even that subtle lilting in tribute to Dolores' keening. You may be remembering tunes from The Cranberries (Zombie or this one, Dreams) were Dolores includes this "keening" at the end of certain lines. Thanks, Nick - easy to love this one.
Hello Saucey Dad, I jumped on this one as soon as I could. Isn't this just beautiful. You captured it perfectly in your reaction. They are all sounding so good - individually and collectively. Pure Pentatonix Perfection again. Have to agree that Mitch's vocals are astounding. His phenomenal voice cuts straight through my everywhere!! Mitch is more than a superb singer - he is an extra-ordinary vocalist. What he can do with his vocal cords and his range goes beyond his wonderful gift, he has learned how to work it and seems to be constantly trying to see where his vocals can go. Those ethereal sounds, breathy and airy, soft and gentle, with the inflections at the end - total ear candy - just amazing and always so beautiful.. I laughed at your question "Am I supposed to ignore that?" LOL - Not possible - even if you tried. BTW - Congrats on your shout out yesterday in PTX Weekly News!! More PTX please. They make my heart happy too!!!
Aside from an insane vocal range, rap style and perfect eyebrows Mitch also seems to be fabulous at impersonations. I mean dammit can’t he leave some talents for the rest of us?? 😂
I think the context of "criticism" regarding favouritsm is an interesting phenomenon that I've noticed amongst the fandom. Here we have a group of 5 (6 if you include Avi) best friends. Not a single one of them has an ounce of ego, they love and support each other, and when it comes to who they feature in certain songs, they opt for the BEST CHOICE without any sense of competition or resentment. For a group in their situation, this feels exceedingly rare. What it fosters, of course, is this sense of egalitarianism amongst SOME fans. That you're not allowed to actually have favourites. On the other hand, Mitch and Avi in particular, because their voices are so distinctive and much harder to find any sort of replica of amongst other artists, have earned themselves a portion of the fandom that are extremely dedicated. To the extent that they have a habit of directing all attention and accolades at those two, at the EXPENSE of the others. There have even been reactors who have expressed disappointment that someone else got to sing a part and not Mitch, for example, without paying proper respect to the member who actually did the performance. When those two groups clash, and they are minority groups within the fandom, you get this. Neither are being fair. lol Anyone who actually watches your channel properly would understand that you are not one of the toxic few who only want to hear Mitch. He is a stunning performer with a rare talent and he is allowed to be complimented for being as amazing as he is! His yodel in this is my favourite part of the song. You give plenty of credit where it's due to the others. I wouldn't lose too much sleep over unfair accusations. (And my actual name is Karen, so allow me to cancel out that loud-mouthed imposter and thank you for your reactions. They're a lot of fun. 😂)
Don’t worry about having favorites. Every Pentaholic has a favorite, I’m sure. It’s hard not to love Mitch. He looked and sounded truly angelic in this one. Thanks for an awesome reaction. Love those smiles!
First of all this is a song Mitch fought for on the EP so for sure he should be mentioned. Secondly, he sounds and looks amazing in this!! Lastly, he does have a once in a lifetime voice like Whitney, Celine, Aretha, Luther, so he is very easy to gravitate to. This such an ethereal, heavenly song!!
I love this song and this tribute is so beautiful. You can sing any group member’s praises- they all excel in different songs in their own different ways. I think you should check their cover of Ride. They sang it live for a radio station and it is mesmerizing!
Oh my God! I love this song. It’s hard to fathom how they put this together in quarantine, but they did an amazing job. Beautiful, ethereal, Mitch… And the rest of them aren’t bad either 😉 One of my favorites of recent times. Thanks for reacting to it!
I love their voices. I love Mitch’s voice loads but then Scott starts singing and I’m pulled that way and on it goes lol I meant to tell you (you may have already gotten this info lol) that apparently the songs they covered in the sing off were streaming on iTunes but I hadn’t been able to check and see if they are still!
Love this reaction. The parts where they are singing all the same, well, part, at the same time and at the same pitch rather than singing different notes or different timing is generally called unison. Sometimes it is all exactly the same note, other times it is some of them may be on the same note but up or down an octave, that would be called octave unison. It is mesmerising, particularly when they drop into it after a really complicated harmony.
When two or more different notes in a chord are sung/played, they are considered harmonic (harmonies) if the notes are actually part of a chord that is pleasing to the ear. Notes that don't sound great together create "dissonance." Some of PTX's arrangements make really good use of dissonance where they start a measure that just sounds "wrong", then one of the singers changes to the "right" note to make it a nice chord -- creating a kind of attention-getting, possibly unexpected, "off" chord which then "moves" into the expected chord. If you know and can sing the "Do-Re-Me" song from "The Sound of Music", you already know a major scale, which is what most contemporary songs use. If you play, say, the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of that scale, that's the C-Major chord. So, in short, "harmony" denotes (pun intended) two or more notes played in unison that are pleasing to the ear. "Dissonance" means two or more notes in unison that are the opposite of pleasing -- nails on a chalk board. PTX goes beyond harmony IMO. They blend so well, sometimes you can't pick out one single person from a given section. It's as if they morph into a single, distinct instrument apart from any individual's sound. Combining their individual sounds to create something that's greater than the sum of its parts -- that's true harmony.
In the original Cranberries song, this part stands out because of the woman who sang it (and, is no longer with us). Mitch did it justice and then some. Don't ever apologize for being stunned by his voice. They're all amazing, but he's special.
Think of harmonies like a chord being played on a piano. 3 notes are a nice chord. 4 notes add texture/ dissonance or build tension. 5 notes and it is full, rounded & gives depth a 3 note chord could not. That’s PTX voices.
I need to remember my password for Patreon so I can request Misbehavin by Pentatonix. Thankfully it doesn’t prevent me from watching the videos on Patreon.
Yes harmonizing is when they all sing together… and then all the hairs on your body stand up hahaha I’m absolutely OBSESSED with harmonies which I think is why I’m such a huge PTX fan
I've listened to that about 5 times already this morning. That one is going to explode, possibly bigger than Change on the Rise. God it's intense and freakin great!
When KO is beatboxing & Matt carries a bassline they're mostly in 3 part harmonies. When Matt joins the lyrical parts they're in 4 part harmonies. When there's zero percussion going on they're in 5 part harmonies. In this they were in 4 part mostly because Kev was singing & Matt was doing a bass beat to hold it together. Check out Imagine. Most of it is 5 part with Avi & the harmonies are goosebump inducing. The message is profound as well.
Vocal influences for Mitch in his developmental phase in life was Emogen Heap and Alanis Morissette, among so many other artists but he definitely studied there voices more than any other female vocalists . He still loves them to this day. I loved this song when it was released by the cranberries back in the day and Pentatonix just knocked it out of the park 🥰. Thanks for your reaction 🙏🏾❤️
To harmonize, two or more singers sing two or more notes at the same time that are harmonically pleasant to hear. Unison is when two or more singers sing the same note at the same time - either on the same octave or one singing it in a higher octave than the other(s). You've asked this question a couple of times and I figured you'd want an explantation finally. Sorry if someone else explained it already. BTW, I really enjoy your reactions and how passionate you are as a fan, but also how you care for each of this group's personality and as individuals.
I think Matt is supposed to be the earth and Kevin the sky. I’m not exactly sure why Scott, Kirsten and Mitch are flowers, but it’s working. The thing with basses is that unless they are highlighted in the song somehow, you don’t always pay attention to them. However, if you take the bass out, everything sounds wrong.
You are a reactor, just react. I am glad you are not going to cow tow to critics. They are all amazing talents, but Mitch reaches into the soul. Who is my favorite? Usually whoever is singing.😁
I love what "Matthews Family does for the haters, he takes a brief moment of silence for the haters, right before the video starts, and I mean brief, its like 5 seconds and then never mentions them again, because that is absolutely all they deserve! You should realize that's all these idiots deserve and implement something like that my friend.
I 100% agree that everyone can have favorites in the group and it’s been obvious from the beginning that yours are Mitch and Avi. They aren’t mine, but I still enjoyed watching your reactions because you mentioned the others occasionally. I do have to say that in your last several PTX reactions, since you’ve made it a point to hammer home they’re your favs and make snarky comments when you point out you mentioned the other members, I find myself cringing and leaving once that starts. I thought after a few videos it might stop but unfortunately it hasn’t, so I’ll wish you the best and just thank you for the work you put in to do these reactions. I hope you get to see your favs in concert someday. ✌🏼✌🏾
I hope you give him a chance in a few weeks or so. I think it takes some time to get used to getting critical comments and letting them roll off your back. I have a hunch he'll get the hang of it. He grew his channel very quickly all of a sudden so will probably be some growing pains with knowing who to listen to and cater to.
Everytime you mention someone accused you of Mitch/Avi favoritism I remember when you predicted Kirstin looking amazing in a cartoon yellow onesie. They are all amazing and beautiful but Avinand Mitch have very rare talents that stand out because they are so unique. It's hard to *not* notice them.
That little vocal flip Mitch does always reminds me of Alanis Morissette's flips in "You Oughta Know" (it reminded me of that when I listened to the original as a kid too). So maybe that's what it's triggering for you too lol
That "riff" you mention, sung by Mitch, that sounds so familiar, is a nod to Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer for The Cranberries. Listen to The Cranberries sing this song and I promise you, Dolores' vocal is where you've heard the "riff" before.
I agree I love everybody in this group but there’s just something about Mitch that gets me every time and it’s not just his voice it’s also his personality I love all of them but Mitch is just as you would say a 🦄
Ignore the Karens. We all have our favorites. My favorites, by just a little bit, are Kirstie and Matt. However they are all favorite worthy. PS: I could get diabetes listening to Mitch here. 👍
That part where you paused was sung in unison (all the exact same notes) with the exception of Matt who is singing the same notes but an octave or 2 lower.
I know what you mean, Mitch because he has the voice of an angel. Matt for me because he sounds like my late husband. But when they all sing together, it mends something in my psyche. Thank you , stay saucey! Love what you do!
Truly, Mitch is doing the perfect tribute to Dolores O'Riordan. Probably the only person who could do that as perfect as it is.
Came here to say this haha
I miss Dolores so much. 💔 But Mitch honors her amazingly.!
Matt's bass is killer! Chills! Mitch compliments the song just like the Cranberries lead singer, Delores, did. Mitch does that voice flip so well! It's beautiful! I totally gravitate toward our Mitch! I feel like an overprotective mom when it comes to him! I think Mitch has thousands of overprotective moms out there! I feel like his soul is sensitive and vulnerable. It's silly, but it's how I feel. Thank you for this reaction!
I feel the same way. I get so overprotective of him like a mother hen even though I'm waaay younger than him lol. He just has such a sweet, sensitive, unique soul that I just want to protect, and his voice is otherworldly.
I'm just about old enough to be his mum. He's three years older than my oldest child, so he very easily slips under my Mama Bear radar. Plus my autistic 6 year old loves him, which makes me even MORE maternally protective. Nobody messes with someone my baby adores ❤ Also, I share Mitch's birthday, so clearly we're family 🤣🤣🤣
@@tundiel Awww.
Honestly, to me, Matt made this song what it is. He held this down and his tone pushed through more than I normally can notice. Everyone did a great job, but I think Matt needs a little love.
Mitch's voice on this song is ethereal and just pure silk and magic.
He sounds so much like Dolores its eerie...he nailed the inflection of her voice perfectly...that part gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
I will say it again I love your love for mitch ❤️ and don't ever apologise for it and everyone has there favourite member in any group band great reaction as always thank you 😊
I love this one, it's beautiful. I think this one was done during quarantine. Mitch's part gets me every time, it's just stunning (oops, how dare I single him out 😂😂). I can really hear Matt coming through on this too.
Your indignation at Matt's background being just grass had me laughing out loud.😂 This song is just so beautiful and peaceful, and the visuals (backgrounds, clothing, ptx members in general), really add to that. It will always be so impressive to me that ptx were able to make this entire EP, songs and videos, while at home during quarantine. They are the definition of hardworking.
How can you not mention Mitch? There's literally nobody else in the industry that sounds like him. Plus his vocal ability is above and beyond. The others have all said it too calling him the best singer and most consistently on. I adore the rest of the group and their voices but Mitch is one of a kind and his tone just sounds so pure. My ear gravitates toward his part in every song. Even if he just has a line or two and someone else has the lead, his small part will always be my favorite. Perfect example are his parts in Shallow and Waving through a window. He doesn't sing much on his own but the part he does sing makes the song for me. I definitely watch other reactors who's favorite is Scott or kirstie and the reactor mentioning either one of them a lot doesn't make me leave their channel. Most of us understand that everyone has favorites or personal taste.
@@WoefulMinion I was responding to him being upset that he feels like he can't keep mentioning his love for Mitch. I was agreeing with him. It was a rhetorical comment not an accusatory comment.Did you even watch it?
@@PtxXtp Yes, sorry! I just misunderstood where you were coming from. I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment of Mitch.
Loved your reaction! I also got massive chills from Matt's bass! And the overall harmonies are thrilling!
Dolores O'Riordan was the lead singer of the Cranberries. She wrote the song and this was done as tribute to her after her untimely passing. .
Their harmonies are 2nd to none. They blend wth each other so seamlessly.
Saw you on PTX news for the week. Congrats! You, Qofy, Travis, and Newfie made the cut. You can have your faves. No prob. I love Matt and Scott. Especially when they sing a duet. Mitch sounds like he's "yodeling", which is a singing style. When they are all singing the same note, usually an octave under or above the others, that is called unison. If they are singing different notes together, that is called harmonizing.
This song is magical, dreamy and spectacular! Love that you stood up for Matts aesthetics, haha! Aren't they all just killing it in this one?! And all from their own homes?! And Mitch is indeed sounding like a little fluttery angel cherub hummingbird! Them all singing together is always so impressive and refreshing. Impressive that they have so many "modes" they can switch between. In some songs they have parts where like 3 of them are doing percussion/bass sounds. And then you have a song like this where they all just sing together. Magnificent!
I'm sorry that person got in to your mind! You're a very balanced commentator! I can sometimes be a bit hard on reactors that are huge Avi fans, because Matt got soooo much crap at the start (and still do) so I think I get a bit protective over him. But you are never one of those reactors because you're capable of lifting someone up without bringing someone else down.
I love Matt too. He brings his own special magic to the group.
"Mitch is indeed sounding like a little fluttery angel cherub hummingbird" !! LOVE IT. You got my vote.
Yes to all of this! lol also every time I hear Mitch do that little flip I die a little bit. It's so perfect.
As a hard rock person, i found the video The promise, Superfruit's last video, following Adam Rippon ice skater,it was woo-hoo who are these awesome singers and what a ride, and also a Mitch fan.
Great reacting. I agree when the 5 voices come together the harmony and sound they produce is beautiful and like no other group. I’m also a Mitch person and have zero problems saying that so tell “Karen” goodbye and don’t dwell on her. Awesome reaction. 🙌❤️
Seriously, listening to Mitch, your goosebumps should get goosebumps.
I nearly choked laughing when you said my name for the request. But I get it. I subscribed after you reacted to hallelujah. Isn't PTX the best rabbit hole?
Oh my God! Finally 😍 Thank you Saucey for react to this one 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
When PTX comes in with five part harmonies , its like: ..*the sound its sooo droning that you disconnected and you embrace that sound fully with body and mind and soul😌, its so pleasant!!*
So when Mitch sings those beautiful notes it makes my heart smile. I am with you Saucey Dad!!!
Agree, the five-part harmonies adds an exquisite extra dimension that is not just heard, but also felt in the body and soul.
That yodel though! You just can’t NOT appreciate the pure talent! The entire band say Mitch is the best singer. You’re certainly allowed to love it and him!
You have every right to feel how you feel, however I think it’s eating at you. This is the third or fourth time that you’ve brought it back up. Don’t let them steel your joy
This was part of the @ home ep. It amazes me that they did this recording separately at home during quarantine.
Agreed. Putting that EP together while isolating in 5 different places is a feat that they do not get enough credit for.
I'm with you when it comes to Mitch. His voice is so angelic and beautiful, and there's nothing wrong with him being a favorite. People having different tastes in singers is what makes the world go round. For example, my brother prefers Scott's voice, and even though I love Scott too, I prefer Mitch's voice all day.
Beautiful! The word that comes to my mind is “captivating”. I just can’t get enough of their beautiful five part harmonies. Great reaction!! 💕💕
"They just make my heart happy" Well said.
This is sooooo beautiful. Mitch (just adore him) has the most amazing and beautiful voice I have ever heard. His voice is so angelic but on this it’s super-angelic. I’ve always said that he doesn’t sing to my ears he sings directly to my soul. Get major goose bumps at that part in this one and that smile that he does during it too 🥰. He’s incredible, magical.
Mitch lives for that type of nuanced sound. He nailed Dolores' vocal flip. He's an amazing talent.
Beautifully done. When they show Kirstie I hear her, when they show Mitch I hear him. In between I'm never certain which I hear and I guess it doesn't really matter. I love it.
Mitch is doing the part of the original by Cranberries, where Dolores O'Riordan yodels.
I loved this song when the Cranberries sang it, but this was next level. Just love these humans. Thx Nick Great reaction 😎
Great reaction! This song is lovely, harmony's are so beautiful and Mitch's part is so angelic. Mitch's voice just stands out to me in every song. The purity and tone is one of a kind.
Thank you saucey dad x You can mention who you like don’t let anyone dictate your life keep being you x
This is an incredible version. When do they do anything Else but incredible. I love this one so much.
Matt's bass really comes through with this song and I LOVE it. It would be a bit flat otherwise. Sorry everyone else lol.
I totally agree! You don't really notice him all the time, but you would for SURE notice if he wasn't there. He's holding that song up with such a solid foundation.
@@hernameispekka_Rebecca Truth!!
@@ptxaholic That's probably true in most acapella music. The bass is important. Matt is doing a good job here.
How could you not react to Mitch's voice when it is so unique and we are so privileged to hear it? It's as though the group is floating around and the clouds part to allow this beautiful ethereal sound to drift through. It's not ours to keep, just to experience and be forever in awe of.
I think the description you are looking for Nick is Ethereal (extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.)
Love hearing your reactions and input... Keep up the great work 👍💯🥰
How can you not mention mitch and that angelic voice
Best harmonies in the business
This one with Mitch's first slap gives me Enya vibes. I'm a soprano and Mitches tone and upper register hits me in the soul too. IMO he has the most unique gift I have ever heard. Thank you for this reaction.
Another gorgeous 5-part harmony. Kirstie, Scott, Matt and Kevin do sound fantastic (as always) but Mitch really shines in this one. I believe Mitch selected this song for the group and did Dolores (RIP) proud, even that subtle lilting in tribute to Dolores' keening. You may be remembering tunes from The Cranberries (Zombie or this one, Dreams) were Dolores includes this "keening" at the end of certain lines. Thanks, Nick - easy to love this one.
You are correct, Mitch did select this song, he is a big fan of Dolores (RIP) 💕
I thought Kevin chose dreams and Mitch Cologne.
Hello Saucey Dad, I jumped on this one as soon as I could. Isn't this just beautiful. You captured it perfectly in your reaction. They are all sounding so good - individually and collectively. Pure Pentatonix Perfection again. Have to agree that Mitch's vocals are astounding. His phenomenal voice cuts straight through my everywhere!! Mitch is more than a superb singer - he is an extra-ordinary vocalist. What he can do with his vocal cords and his range goes beyond his wonderful gift, he has learned how to work it and seems to be constantly trying to see where his vocals can go. Those ethereal sounds, breathy and airy, soft and gentle, with the inflections at the end - total ear candy - just amazing and always so beautiful.. I laughed at your question "Am I supposed to ignore that?" LOL - Not possible - even if you tried. BTW - Congrats on your shout out yesterday in PTX Weekly News!! More PTX please. They make my heart happy too!!!
Aside from an insane vocal range, rap style and perfect eyebrows Mitch also seems to be fabulous at impersonations. I mean dammit can’t he leave some talents for the rest of us?? 😂
I think the context of "criticism" regarding favouritsm is an interesting phenomenon that I've noticed amongst the fandom. Here we have a group of 5 (6 if you include Avi) best friends. Not a single one of them has an ounce of ego, they love and support each other, and when it comes to who they feature in certain songs, they opt for the BEST CHOICE without any sense of competition or resentment. For a group in their situation, this feels exceedingly rare. What it fosters, of course, is this sense of egalitarianism amongst SOME fans. That you're not allowed to actually have favourites. On the other hand, Mitch and Avi in particular, because their voices are so distinctive and much harder to find any sort of replica of amongst other artists, have earned themselves a portion of the fandom that are extremely dedicated. To the extent that they have a habit of directing all attention and accolades at those two, at the EXPENSE of the others. There have even been reactors who have expressed disappointment that someone else got to sing a part and not Mitch, for example, without paying proper respect to the member who actually did the performance. When those two groups clash, and they are minority groups within the fandom, you get this. Neither are being fair. lol
Anyone who actually watches your channel properly would understand that you are not one of the toxic few who only want to hear Mitch. He is a stunning performer with a rare talent and he is allowed to be complimented for being as amazing as he is! His yodel in this is my favourite part of the song. You give plenty of credit where it's due to the others. I wouldn't lose too much sleep over unfair accusations. (And my actual name is Karen, so allow me to cancel out that loud-mouthed imposter and thank you for your reactions. They're a lot of fun. 😂)
Well said!
This is spot on, and very eloquently put.
Don’t worry about having favorites. Every Pentaholic has a favorite, I’m sure. It’s hard not to love Mitch. He looked and sounded truly angelic in this one. Thanks for an awesome reaction. Love those smiles!
Perfect description--they make my heart happy too!
First of all this is a song Mitch fought for on the EP so for sure he should be mentioned. Secondly, he sounds and looks amazing in this!! Lastly, he does have a once in a lifetime voice like Whitney, Celine, Aretha, Luther, so he is very easy to gravitate to. This such an ethereal, heavenly song!!
I love this song and this tribute is so beautiful. You can sing any group member’s praises- they all excel in different songs in their own different ways. I think you should check their cover of Ride. They sang it live for a radio station and it is mesmerizing!
Oh my God! I love this song. It’s hard to fathom how they put this together in quarantine, but they did an amazing job. Beautiful, ethereal, Mitch… And the rest of them aren’t bad either 😉 One of my favorites of recent times. Thanks for reacting to it!
I love their voices. I love Mitch’s voice loads but then Scott starts singing and I’m pulled that way and on it goes lol
I meant to tell you (you may have already gotten this info lol) that apparently the songs they covered in the sing off were streaming on iTunes but I hadn’t been able to check and see if they are still!
They were all in different places when they did this, it was during lock down
Love this reaction.
The parts where they are singing all the same, well, part, at the same time and at the same pitch rather than singing different notes or different timing is generally called unison.
Sometimes it is all exactly the same note, other times it is some of them may be on the same note but up or down an octave, that would be called octave unison.
It is mesmerising, particularly when they drop into it after a really complicated harmony.
Do your thang Saucey Dad!!!!! You have my TOTAL support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“That kinda beautiful!” Ha ha. Perfect! Yes Alanis definitely “you aughta know!”
It's the "cranberries" you're hearing! 💜😁
When two or more different notes in a chord are sung/played, they are considered harmonic (harmonies) if the notes are actually part of a chord that is pleasing to the ear. Notes that don't sound great together create "dissonance." Some of PTX's arrangements make really good use of dissonance where they start a measure that just sounds "wrong", then one of the singers changes to the "right" note to make it a nice chord -- creating a kind of attention-getting, possibly unexpected, "off" chord which then "moves" into the expected chord.
If you know and can sing the "Do-Re-Me" song from "The Sound of Music", you already know a major scale, which is what most contemporary songs use. If you play, say, the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of that scale, that's the C-Major chord.
So, in short, "harmony" denotes (pun intended) two or more notes played in unison that are pleasing to the ear. "Dissonance" means two or more notes in unison that are the opposite of pleasing -- nails on a chalk board.
PTX goes beyond harmony IMO. They blend so well, sometimes you can't pick out one single person from a given section. It's as if they morph into a single, distinct instrument apart from any individual's sound. Combining their individual sounds to create something that's greater than the sum of its parts -- that's true harmony.
In the original Cranberries song, this part stands out because of the woman who sang it (and, is no longer with us). Mitch did it justice and then some. Don't ever apologize for being stunned by his voice. They're all amazing, but he's special.
Think of harmonies like a chord being played on a piano. 3 notes are a nice chord. 4 notes add texture/ dissonance or build tension. 5 notes and it is full, rounded & gives depth a 3 note chord could not. That’s PTX voices.
Haha we got Sassy Dad instead of Saucy Dad on the this one. I agree 100% about Mitch’s voice.
I need to remember my password for Patreon so I can request Misbehavin by Pentatonix. Thankfully it doesn’t prevent me from watching the videos on Patreon.
i think Kevin looks like an angel in this. You're doing an excellent job
Yes harmonizing is when they all sing together… and then all the hairs on your body stand up hahaha I’m absolutely OBSESSED with harmonies which I think is why I’m such a huge PTX fan
Go Mitch go, wow! This song is so pretty. Avi just released a killer new song, I'm Just Getting Started. Kind of an anthem, so beautiful.
I've listened to that about 5 times already this morning. That one is going to explode, possibly bigger than Change on the Rise. God it's intense and freakin great!
@@Mahiahtree love him so much!
When KO is beatboxing & Matt carries a bassline they're mostly in 3 part harmonies. When Matt joins the lyrical parts they're in 4 part harmonies. When there's zero percussion going on they're in 5 part harmonies. In this they were in 4 part mostly because Kev was singing & Matt was doing a bass beat to hold it together. Check out Imagine. Most of it is 5 part with Avi & the harmonies are goosebump inducing. The message is profound as well.
Vocal influences for Mitch in his developmental phase in life was Emogen Heap and Alanis Morissette, among so many other artists but he definitely studied there voices more than any other female vocalists . He still loves them to this day. I loved this song when it was released by the cranberries back in the day and Pentatonix just knocked it out of the park 🥰. Thanks for your reaction 🙏🏾❤️
Alanis! Absolutely! I would LOVE to hear him sing one of her songs! From her JLP album, but not a well known one!
To harmonize, two or more singers sing two or more notes at the same time that are harmonically pleasant to hear. Unison is when two or more singers sing the same note at the same time - either on the same octave or one singing it in a higher octave than the other(s). You've asked this question a couple of times and I figured you'd want an explantation finally. Sorry if someone else explained it already. BTW, I really enjoy your reactions and how passionate you are as a fan, but also how you care for each of this group's personality and as individuals.
Congrats on being shown as one of the top PTX reactors by PTX Weekly News.
Beautiful song…Wonderful reaction!!! Change nothing!!!
BTW you said “ FIGHT ME, FIGHT ME”…I heard “BITE ME, BITE ME” lol🤪🤪🤪
Mitch is the one I gravitate to the most. Avi too.
Like lightning in a bottle, aren’t they?
Awesome reaction.
I think Matt is supposed to be the earth and Kevin the sky. I’m not exactly sure why Scott, Kirsten and Mitch are flowers, but it’s working.
The thing with basses is that unless they are highlighted in the song somehow, you don’t always pay attention to them. However, if you take the bass out, everything sounds wrong.
This! Bass is probably quite a thankless job haha! 😂
Captivating would be the word.
You are a reactor, just react.
I am glad you are not going to cow tow to critics.
They are all amazing talents, but Mitch reaches into the soul.
Who is my favorite? Usually whoever is singing.😁
I love what "Matthews Family does for the haters, he takes a brief moment of silence for the haters, right before the video starts, and I mean brief, its like 5 seconds and then never mentions them again, because that is absolutely all they deserve! You should realize that's all these idiots deserve and implement something like that my friend.
When they are together 1+1+1+1+1= infinity or infinite beauty
I 100% agree that everyone can have favorites in the group and it’s been obvious from the beginning that yours are Mitch and Avi. They aren’t mine, but I still enjoyed watching your reactions because you mentioned the others occasionally. I do have to say that in your last several PTX reactions, since you’ve made it a point to hammer home they’re your favs and make snarky comments when you point out you mentioned the other members, I find myself cringing and leaving once that starts. I thought after a few videos it might stop but unfortunately it hasn’t, so I’ll wish you the best and just thank you for the work you put in to do these reactions. I hope you get to see your favs in concert someday. ✌🏼✌🏾
I hope you give him a chance in a few weeks or so. I think it takes some time to get used to getting critical comments and letting them roll off your back. I have a hunch he'll get the hang of it. He grew his channel very quickly all of a sudden so will probably be some growing pains with knowing who to listen to and cater to.
I am a Mitch fan but I have been cringing and hoping it will stop soon too.
Amazing version of this iconic song. I have never heard Pentatonix do a bad performance. Mitch Slapped again.
Love this one! Thank you so much for reacting to it! ❤️
I don't like the original of this song but they just saved it for me. it will now be added to my Playlist. thank you for reacting to it
Everytime you mention someone accused you of Mitch/Avi favoritism I remember when you predicted Kirstin looking amazing in a cartoon yellow onesie.
They are all amazing and beautiful but Avinand Mitch have very rare talents that stand out because they are so unique. It's hard to *not* notice them.
Captivating
Recommend their original, Light In The Hallway.
That little vocal flip Mitch does always reminds me of Alanis Morissette's flips in "You Oughta Know" (it reminded me of that when I listened to the original as a kid too). So maybe that's what it's triggering for you too lol
I think you'll have fun with this one. It is a compilation of many of PTX's Tik Toks. PTX TikTok Singing Compilation - RUclips
That "riff" you mention, sung by Mitch, that sounds so familiar, is a nod to Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer for The Cranberries. Listen to The Cranberries sing this song and I promise you, Dolores' vocal is where you've heard the "riff" before.
I agree I love everybody in this group but there’s just something about Mitch that gets me every time and it’s not just his voice it’s also his personality I love all of them but Mitch is just as you would say a 🦄
Yes. Alanis Morissette has that vibe as well.
Ignore the Karens. We all have our favorites. My favorites, by just a little bit, are Kirstie and Matt. However they are all favorite worthy.
PS: I could get diabetes listening to Mitch here. 👍
That part where you paused was sung in unison (all the exact same notes) with the exception of Matt who is singing the same notes but an octave or 2 lower.
They then break out into 5 part harmony in which each member sings a different note.
Mitch surely did Delores proud. She truly had the voice of an angel
I have waited so long for this one. I hate that I'm so late to the party.
I know what you mean, Mitch because he has the voice of an angel. Matt for me because he sounds like my late husband. But when they all sing together, it mends something in my psyche. Thank you , stay saucey! Love what you do!
maybe the song you're thinking bout from your childhood was . . . 'Dreams' by the Cranberries -- released in 1993 featuring Delores Riordan. Ya think?
Yes, I definitely see where you're going with the comparison to Alanis, who Mitch did listen to a lot growing up. I also get Enya vibes.
Captivating. (I'm not reading 175 comments to see if someone else came up with the word for which you were reaching.)
“Did you heart that?” All I can focus on is Matt’s bass so…
I am an avid Cranberries fan, and Mitch here did Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan (RIP) proud.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
There is a "side by side" video of this where you can hear PTX in one ear and the Cranberries in the other. It's a bit freaky to listen to.