Just fyi. the copyright it's still there, but at least the video was not blocked for days on youtube, so changing the pitch of the music it's a step forward. I will try other ways in future videos, until we find the perfect recipe. Thank you guys for being part of this small community that we have here.😊😊
I disagree with the method you've chosen. There are other ways around the issue, and changing something so fundamental as the pitch just... well, for me, it just wasn't right. I hope you can find another way, but until you do, I, personally speaking, won't be subscribing. And that's kind of a shame, because I enjoyed your reactions to Hallelujah and Daft Punk quite a lot, and was going to subscribe today, but the pitch change has ruined the effect for me, and made me, at least, and hopefully temporarily, change my mind. Please, understand I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, I know each reactor must find their own way, but I don't think this is it. Please, keep searching for other ways. Filters and pausing frequently to discuss what you've heard seem to work well for other reactors, maybe there's something else you can do as well? Perhaps reach out to other successful creators and ask how they've dealt with the issue? These are just suggestions, of course. But, I truly hope you find another way forward with this. I'll be checking back with high hopes, and I wish you the best of luck moving forward!
US reactors can usually avoid the Pentatonix copyright by obscuring the video, without having to pause a lot or alter the sound, but I know the rules are different for different countries. Maybe check out some of the other UK reactors to see what they do. I cringed when you said you were going to alter the sound because that usually really bothers me. It wasn't as bad as I expected and I assume you are listening to the original sound, but I would prefer it if you can find another way.
And yes, I do realize that you're listening to the original sound, and have edited the pitch solely for the uploaded video during the editing process. Just to be clear.
Don't EVER apologize for going back and replaying a section of a song! PTX fans would be happy to listen to their songs over and over again just to see your reaction and know that you are appreciating it!
In regards to the comparison between the 3 versions of this song, often comments have been: Simon and Garfunkel was the message as a warning. Disturbed was more about the anger of not heeding the message. And Pentatonix is more of a hopeful sound to it. It was a great reaction! I love watching people react to them, especially for the first time.
Just to show you how they perform in live concert....check out the video of "2016 PopSpring Concert". It was sponsored by MTV, so the audio and video are perfect. It's 15 minutes long and consists of 4 of their own songs... then, you will assuredly check out their concerts to see them !!
Hey Vortex, like you, I fell in love with Pentatonix the first time I heard them. This song, written by Paul Simon and performed with his singing partner, Art Garfunkel, was this duo’s first huge hit in 1965, I was 14 years old at the time. I wasn’t particularly a fan of Disturb’s version simply because I don’t enjoy feeling like someone is yelling at me (although I do understand his intention in presenting it that way). However, I think Pentatonix hits the “sweet spot” in emotional intensity in this song, it starts quiet with Scott and ands with the group dynamically pleading to its listener to pay attention to their surroundings and notice the alienation that has come to permeate culture. Thanks for your reaction, I enjoyed it a lot! ❤
Home Free (another acapella group)did a song with Avi, Ring of Fire, You might want to check that out too. My favorite Avi song is Change on the Rise. So good.
They don’t call us Pentaholics for nothing. 😂. We call the chicken skin “goose bumps” in the US. I think Bohemian Rhapsody really shows off Kevin’s beatboxing skills. It sounds like real drums. You must watch one of their Evolution videos. My favorites are the Evolution of Michael Jackson and the Evolution of Rihanna.
Matt's base sounds like a musical instrument and is much more versatile. Very good for more upbeat n fast tempo music too as well as slower traditional music. Check out 90s Dance Medley, O Holy Night and also the rerecorded official video version of Hallelujah and Bohemian Rhapsody from last year.
Awesome reaction. There are so many great songs both covers and originals that these guys do. It's going to be a lot of fun. There is another acapela band called Voiceplay that has a lot of good stuff, but they do a cover of Metalica's Nothing Else Matters that will blow you away. Especially if you're a fan of that kind of music. The acapela world is filled with great bands and great performances. But I think most of us out here love all kinds of music.
Amazing Grace, Love Again (old original), Kiss From a Rose, Evolution of Michael Jackson, O Holy Night. Superfruit (Scott and Mitch duo side project) doing Empire Medley. Mitch (as Messer) doing Angels Pray and Halfway, Mitch doing a cover of Your Power. All are 🔥🤯.
This one is also a great example of Scott covering the bass while the bass singer (Matt in this case) has a solo. I'd love you to do their 90's Dance Medley, but there's a choice to be made. Do you want to do the very entertaining official video (where they're all in authentic 90s outfits and clearly having a blast) or the great live performance of it they gave at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022, where you can see that yes, they really are singing those things? (Make sure you get the live Hollywood Bowl video with the highest hit count - that's the best one by far.)
FYI - Disturbed's version is not the gold standard to those of us who grew up with the original Simon & Garfield. It is too dark - Pentatonix is a much better version of the song than Disturbed's.
PLEEEEASEEEE DO NOT MESS WITH THEIR SOUND!!!!!! IT MAKES IT VERY VERY VERY HARD FOR ME TO CONTINUE WATCHING AND I KNOW THAT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO FEELS LIKE THAT..... DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO THE VIDEO , HELL, LEAVE THE WHOLE VIDEO OFF. DO NOT CHANGE THE SOUND!!!!!
Using graphic overlays to cover the video seems to help most reactors get past the blocking. (Big words over the video, raindrops filter over it, etc) But yes Sony is particularly aggressive at blocking ptx reactions sadly. (personally id rather have the video completely covered or blurred and pauses for your commentary over doing the pitch adjustment to the sound, but whatever works for you). Good luck.
@@chrispavlich9656 Their contract has brought them great success but they feel they own them and want to make money off of them and dictate their lives. I will be happy to see Pentatonix break away from them and work independently and have time for their families.
I fear I am also more camp „rather blur the video than tampering with the sound“. (We all have seen the video and know it anyways.) But the pitch-change is not ideal and hard to bear…
No, leave the sound alone! And I think you're wrong about it being the music and not the video. There are only problems on the official videos, the live versions seem to get through fine. And many reactors are able to bypass the copyright with the filters already suggested.
Wow, you're getting copyright claim on the AUDIO?!? That's really unusual, from what I've been able to tell - almost all of the copyright claims I've heard reactors talk about are on the video, not the audio. Which never made much sense to me, since it's a music video, but who knows what RUclips is doing. That's why so many people said to put filters on the video, because that usually solves the video copyright problems. I have to say, your audio pitch down was a lot better than I've heard some reactors do - while I could tell a difference, it wasn't enough to really make it too annoying! Another good one to hear Matt is Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - which also has a powerful part by Kirstin, and a surprise from Kevin!
Great reaction to a great acapella group- thanks! Sorry that you are having problems with blocks and copyright strikes as Pentatonix has a difficult contract/record label that does this often making reactions difficult (It is their recording contract and not the group- Pentatonix loves their fans and reactors). It would be better for you to put a screen over their videos and pause frequently rather than alter the audio. I notice you like gaming so you will definitely want to check out another acapella group, Voice Play, as they love gaming and have some great gaming theme videos. Voice Play works independently (no record label or contract) so they are much easier to react to without getting blocks and copyright strikes. I strongly suggest Voice Play's "Valhalla Calling" and "My Mother Told Me" (from Assassin's Creed game) "Dragonborn Comes", "Halo Theme" "Sleeping In The Cold Below" (Warframe)and their newest Warframe video, "Party Of Your Life Time" (trust me- you will love them!)
Now as you have found out their record company is stupid when it comes to copyright issues. But most reactors I have heard from (about 25-30 or so) have found they copyright the video more than the audio, so if you will 1. make the video more transparent, or blacked out and place some text over it (your name, Pentatonix, “covered with text for copyright”, a logo, raindrops on a window, just anything), and then 2. pause now and then to talk, it will help to keep from getting blocked. With their label and YT nothing is guaranteed, but from what the other reactors have said, these things create an 80%-90% improvement, at least you meet all the written rules, unless the reviewer is having a bad day.
Subscribed. Awesome perfomance, my favorite of this amazing song! If you would like to explore more and expand your channel, may I suggest a reaction to BABYMETAL. They are unique and have a worldwide fan base (The One). Their music has a positive and uplifting message. They have a fun and awesome performance: BABYMETAL - PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO) (OFFICIAL) Or: MAYA【Live Blu-ray/DVD「BABYMETAL BEGINS - THE OTHER ONE -」"BLACK NIGHT"】 🖖 ❤
Very hard to enjoy your reaction because I can’t stand to listen to this with the pitch adjustment you’ve made. Yuck. Sorry. Please do something different. Thx.
Just fyi. the copyright it's still there, but at least the video was not blocked for days on youtube, so changing the pitch of the music it's a step forward. I will try other ways in future videos, until we find the perfect recipe. Thank you guys for being part of this small community that we have here.😊😊
I disagree with the method you've chosen. There are other ways around the issue, and changing something so fundamental as the pitch just... well, for me, it just wasn't right. I hope you can find another way, but until you do, I, personally speaking, won't be subscribing. And that's kind of a shame, because I enjoyed your reactions to Hallelujah and Daft Punk quite a lot, and was going to subscribe today, but the pitch change has ruined the effect for me, and made me, at least, and hopefully temporarily, change my mind. Please, understand I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, I know each reactor must find their own way, but I don't think this is it. Please, keep searching for other ways. Filters and pausing frequently to discuss what you've heard seem to work well for other reactors, maybe there's something else you can do as well? Perhaps reach out to other successful creators and ask how they've dealt with the issue? These are just suggestions, of course. But, I truly hope you find another way forward with this. I'll be checking back with high hopes, and I wish you the best of luck moving forward!
US reactors can usually avoid the Pentatonix copyright by obscuring the video, without having to pause a lot or alter the sound, but I know the rules are different for different countries. Maybe check out some of the other UK reactors to see what they do. I cringed when you said you were going to alter the sound because that usually really bothers me. It wasn't as bad as I expected and I assume you are listening to the original sound, but I would prefer it if you can find another way.
And yes, I do realize that you're listening to the original sound, and have edited the pitch solely for the uploaded video during the editing process. Just to be clear.
My Matt favourite is Oh holy night... makes me emotional everytime.
Thank you for your reaction ❤
For me it's both You're A Mean One, Mr Grinch and O Holy Night. Both show off his gorgeous voice and his skills as a vocalist.
@Gwennedd that is another good one....x
Matt has a great solo in Prayers for This World.
@mmg8823 oh yes... x
Don't EVER apologize for going back and replaying a section of a song! PTX fans would be happy to listen to their songs over and over again just to see your reaction and know that you are appreciating it!
You need to add their version of "Amazing Grace" to your list. Kirsten's performance is one of the best I have ever seen.
lol their version of Amazing Grace is on my extremely short list of Least Faves
@@sharonsmith5296 I love it too. And I'm not even a Christian.
Little crystalline Kirstie goes full low alto. When you hear Kevin sing, you’ll have heard five amazing vocal ranges.
In regards to the comparison between the 3 versions of this song, often comments have been: Simon and Garfunkel was the message as a warning. Disturbed was more about the anger of not heeding the message. And Pentatonix is more of a hopeful sound to it.
It was a great reaction! I love watching people react to them, especially for the first time.
Just to show you how they perform in live concert....check out the video of "2016 PopSpring Concert". It was sponsored by MTV, so the audio and video are perfect. It's 15 minutes long and consists of 4 of their own songs... then, you will assuredly check out their concerts to see them !!
Well, 3 of their originals plus a medley - "The Evolution of MIchael Jackson."
One thing: Pentatonics don‘t just do „covers“, they do „upgrades“! 😊
Hey Vortex, like you, I fell in love with Pentatonix the first time I heard them. This song, written by Paul Simon and performed with his singing partner, Art Garfunkel, was this duo’s first huge hit in 1965, I was 14 years old at the time. I wasn’t particularly a fan of Disturb’s version simply because I don’t enjoy feeling like someone is yelling at me (although I do understand his intention in presenting it that way). However, I think Pentatonix hits the “sweet spot” in emotional intensity in this song, it starts quiet with Scott and ands with the group dynamically pleading to its listener to pay attention to their surroundings and notice the alienation that has come to permeate culture. Thanks for your reaction, I enjoyed it a lot! ❤
Hope you're not gonna stop reacting to Pentatonix yet, there's still so much to explore 🥰
You can hear Kevin sing in- Mary Did You Know and Amazing Grace. Matt does an amazing job in Oh Holy Night. Great reactions!!!
Home Free (another acapella group)did a song with Avi, Ring of Fire, You might want to check that out too. My favorite Avi song is Change on the Rise. So good.
They don’t call us Pentaholics for nothing. 😂.
We call the chicken skin “goose bumps” in the US.
I think Bohemian Rhapsody really shows off Kevin’s beatboxing skills. It sounds like real drums.
You must watch one of their Evolution videos. My favorites are the Evolution of Michael Jackson and the Evolution of Rihanna.
Matt's base sounds like a musical instrument and is much more versatile. Very good for more upbeat n fast tempo music too as well as slower traditional music. Check out 90s Dance Medley, O Holy Night and also the rerecorded official video version of Hallelujah and Bohemian Rhapsody from last year.
Awesome reaction. There are so many great songs both covers and originals that these guys do. It's going to be a lot of fun. There is another acapela band called Voiceplay that has a lot of good stuff, but they do a cover of Metalica's Nothing Else Matters that will blow you away. Especially if you're a fan of that kind of music. The acapela world is filled with great bands and great performances. But I think most of us out here love all kinds of music.
Yes, he will love Voice Play and they are easier to react to without getting blocks or copyright strikes.
For Kevin Olusola‘s solo work, watch his take on „down“.
His RUclips channel is KO KevinOlusola
Amazing Grace, Love Again (old original), Kiss From a Rose, Evolution of Michael Jackson, O Holy Night. Superfruit (Scott and Mitch duo side project) doing Empire Medley. Mitch (as Messer) doing Angels Pray and Halfway, Mitch doing a cover of Your Power. All are 🔥🤯.
This one is also a great example of Scott covering the bass while the bass singer (Matt in this case) has a solo. I'd love you to do their 90's Dance Medley, but there's a choice to be made. Do you want to do the very entertaining official video (where they're all in authentic 90s outfits and clearly having a blast) or the great live performance of it they gave at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022, where you can see that yes, they really are singing those things? (Make sure you get the live Hollywood Bowl video with the highest hit count - that's the best one by far.)
Second for amazing grace PLEASE. Greetings from South Africa
Pause when you want we have all seen the video and have heard the song probably 100 times. Do what you got to do
Pentaholics expect reactors to pause frequently, as this is the only way to avoid the copyright algorithm.
Bohemian Blowup, prepare yourself.
After you get happy with PTX, you might also try Home Free and Voice Play. Both are excellent acapella groups.
Great reaction 😊
FYI - Disturbed's version is not the gold standard to those of us who grew up with the original Simon & Garfield. It is too dark - Pentatonix is a much better version of the song than Disturbed's.
PLEEEEASEEEE DO NOT MESS WITH THEIR SOUND!!!!!! IT MAKES IT VERY VERY VERY HARD FOR ME TO CONTINUE WATCHING AND I KNOW THAT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO FEELS LIKE THAT..... DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO THE VIDEO , HELL, LEAVE THE WHOLE VIDEO OFF.
DO NOT CHANGE THE SOUND!!!!!
I sadly have to agree. I couldn't make it through Scott's opening verse. Do whatever you need to the video, but leave the sound alone.
@wilgreen2393 I couldn't make it thru Scott either... 🙁
Same here.
WE DON'T MIND A FILTER. A LOT OF REACTORS DID AND STILL DO THAT. NOT NECESSARY TO ALTER THE PITCH
Using graphic overlays to cover the video seems to help most reactors get past the blocking. (Big words over the video, raindrops filter over it, etc) But yes Sony is particularly aggressive at blocking ptx reactions sadly. (personally id rather have the video completely covered or blurred and pauses for your commentary over doing the pitch adjustment to the sound, but whatever works for you). Good luck.
I will try some more ways for future videos. Thanks for the suggestions.😁
@@VortexGamingandReacts Pause 3 or 4 times to comment, and do try making the video more transparent, overwriting with some text. That helps.
It’s almost like SONY doesn’t want them to succeed 🤔
Yes, PLEASE do anything EXCEPT change the audio!!!
@@chrispavlich9656 Their contract has brought them great success but they feel they own them and want to make money off of them and dictate their lives. I will be happy to see Pentatonix break away from them and work independently and have time for their families.
The government has labeled me insane I'm ok with it.
You really should react to their version of Amazing Grace. It’s fantastic!
I fear I am also more camp „rather blur the video than tampering with the sound“. (We all have seen the video and know it anyways.) But the pitch-change is not ideal and hard to bear…
Don't worry if you need to cover or somehow alter the videos. Most Pentaholics have seen the videos many, many times already! 🤣
No, leave the sound alone! And I think you're wrong about it being the music and not the video. There are only problems on the official videos, the live versions seem to get through fine. And many reactors are able to bypass the copyright with the filters already suggested.
PTX Does a Great Cover of Seal's Song " Kiss From A Rose " Check that song out! 😊
Wow, you're getting copyright claim on the AUDIO?!? That's really unusual, from what I've been able to tell - almost all of the copyright claims I've heard reactors talk about are on the video, not the audio. Which never made much sense to me, since it's a music video, but who knows what RUclips is doing. That's why so many people said to put filters on the video, because that usually solves the video copyright problems.
I have to say, your audio pitch down was a lot better than I've heard some reactors do - while I could tell a difference, it wasn't enough to really make it too annoying!
Another good one to hear Matt is Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - which also has a powerful part by Kirstin, and a surprise from Kevin!
follow up with Radioactive stunning
Great reaction to a great acapella group- thanks! Sorry that you are having problems with blocks and copyright strikes as Pentatonix has a difficult contract/record label that does this often making reactions difficult (It is their recording contract and not the group- Pentatonix loves their fans and reactors). It would be better for you to put a screen over their videos and pause frequently rather than alter the audio. I notice you like gaming so you will definitely want to check out another acapella group, Voice Play, as they love gaming and have some great gaming theme videos. Voice Play works independently (no record label or contract) so they are much easier to react to without getting blocks and copyright strikes. I strongly suggest Voice Play's "Valhalla Calling" and "My Mother Told Me" (from Assassin's Creed game) "Dragonborn Comes", "Halo Theme" "Sleeping In The Cold Below" (Warframe)and their newest Warframe video, "Party Of Your Life Time" (trust me- you will love them!)
Now as you have found out their record company is stupid when it comes to copyright issues. But most reactors I have heard from (about 25-30 or so) have found they copyright the video more than the audio, so if you will
1. make the video more transparent, or blacked out and place some text over it (your name, Pentatonix, “covered with text for copyright”, a logo, raindrops on a window, just anything), and then 2. pause now and then to talk, it will help to keep from getting blocked. With their label and YT nothing is guaranteed, but from what the other reactors have said, these things create an 80%-90% improvement, at least you meet all the written rules, unless the reviewer is having a bad day.
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Subscribed. Awesome perfomance, my favorite of this amazing song! If you would like to explore more and expand your channel, may I suggest a reaction to BABYMETAL. They are unique and have a worldwide fan base (The One). Their music has a positive and uplifting message. They have a fun and awesome performance:
BABYMETAL - PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO) (OFFICIAL)
Or:
MAYA【Live Blu-ray/DVD「BABYMETAL BEGINS - THE OTHER ONE -」"BLACK NIGHT"】 🖖 ❤
Matt is NOT the new guy. He has been with the group over 7 years. Avi was only there 6 years.
Please leave the audio alone
As a musician, changing pitch is unacceptable.
Very hard to enjoy your reaction because I can’t stand to listen to this with the pitch adjustment you’ve made. Yuck. Sorry. Please do something different. Thx.
It’s too slow
I hope you're not hearing it the way that we are hearing it because the way we are hearing it it sounds awful