No they do not blink very often because the contacts were an irritant. Kevin couldn't tolerate them at all and opted for the glasses. They filmed this in Avi's closet and I think their wardrobe conversation went like this. Mitch: I found this cute sweater Kevin: screw these contacts Scott: I'm going all white Kirstie: I'm going all blue Avi: since you're in my closet, I'm going naked😂
There's another factor with Kevin and those contacts. With the other four, though the contact colors are exaggerated for effect, white people do have blue eyes sometimes. I don't think black people do. Having Kevin wear them would have been a puzzling surprise for the viewers, distracting them from the music. This way is better.
@gumbopie ...wtf? that's a bizarre thing to say, the neon blue is super unnatural for anyone of any skin color and that's the point. they literally just bothered his eyes too much.
I hear it as: Mitch: I’m just going to wear this sweater. Scott: I’m going to look like ice. Kirstin: I’m going all out for this one. Kevin: These shades look cool and fit the vibe. Avi: You guys are wearing clothes?
They do occasionally use objects as improvised instruments. In the making of evergreen they had a pile of misc objects like a wooden pallet to make some of the sound effects for the video. But they don't need them for live performances in most cases. Except the drum-like device Kevin stomps on during some of their songs. Sound of silence for example.
@Carol: I saw them in Toronto on August 22nd! It sounded just the video! Awesome voices and arrangement! They are in the USA now, completing their World tour!
Yup I saw them 2 week sago in Phoenix.. They did almost 2 hours in 105 degree weather at 9pm in an out door venue it took me 12 years to get a night they were in town and I didn't have work
This piece won a Grammy. I've been a Pentaholic sine 2012. They've just released a new song called "I Rise". Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's original.
Just pick any song that sppeals to you in their catalog from Amazing Grace to Mad World and you will be blown away. THEIR originals are also fire! They, and their behind the scene '6th member', Ben Bram, are all involved in arranging. Their musicallity is impressive. Their back story should be a movie! Three of them essentially grew up together and have been singing as a trio since high school. There has only been one member change (the bass) in their 11 year career. Welcome to the rabbit hole! We are Pentaholics and glad to welcome fresh blood. 🤣
FRESH MEAT!! No but seriously, the Pentaholic bump will definitely boost you! I agree, pick any song (pick a song you like. Pick a song you don't like. Pick an original. Pick a cover. It'll all rock you) and get ready for an aural treat! Specific recs: Evolution of Beyonce, Can't Hold Us, Imagine, 90's Dance Medley; Originals: Love Again, Thank You (christmasy but so valid), The Lucky Ones; Christmas: O Come All Ye Faithful, Little Drummer Boy, Silent Night. Honestly fast or slow, original or cover, they are amazing. Welcome!!
They can do this live and it sounds the same. There's a private performance out there on RUclips. And yes, it's his real voice. Mitch has a 6-7 octave range.
Welcom to the rabbit hole that is the Pentaholic family! Their is no cure to our addiction. 😅 Funny you said that, I actually found their music while in High school. Yes they arrange their stuff with the help of their friend and producer Ben Bram. And no, not an effect. Their early stuff didn’t have that. Also while they are most known for their covers and medleys, they have original songs and albums as well. So here are the members: Mitch Grassi: Counter tenor, known for his beautiful high voice, but honestly is amazing singing in his lower range as well. (He changes a lot over the years, so if you ever say “is that Mitch?” It’s Mitch.😂 Scott Hoying: Baritone, the blue eyed soul man. Has probably the widest range of the group, he can even sing bass when the bass singer is having a solo. Kirstin Maldonado (Kirsty is pronounced like “thirsty”): our beautiful Mezzo Soprano, and the only girl in the group. She just gotten more confident and skilled over the years. Kevin Olusola: the beatboxer. Honestly the most talented member in this group of musical titans. He beatboxes normally, but he has a few singing solos in their songs. He also does cello-boxing, a thing he invented where he beatboxes and plays cello at the same time. He’s even done it in some of their arrangements (they mostly do acapella, but only use instruments if you see one in the video) Avi: bass. He has classical training as a basso profundo, and was the band’s bass from 2011-2017. He later left the group on good terms, and no does solo work here and there (correction: he's done a bunch of work and several tours). In fact almost all the members have solo work and there’s even a duo album. Matt Sallee: bass, in 2017 he replace Avi, and quickly became apart of the group. He is super charismatic, and it’s always fun with him and Kevin at concerts 😂 I hope this info helps you, and I look forward to your PTX journey. 😊 (Sorry if this was too much to read) 😬
Avi certainly does more solo work than "here and there". Since 2017 he's put out 4 EP's and in 2022 his first all-original, 11-song album. He's toured Europe twice and the US/Canada 3 times, so I'd say that's more than just a little.
Pentatonix They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that. The founding members are:- Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead);
Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease); Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese). Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on RUclips, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings. Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma. While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition. They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his RUclips videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing". Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours! They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on RUclips), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building. But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an a cappella group could sell records. Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on RUclips, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live. Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers. But when their cove r of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label. They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys. Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry. Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group. If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently. After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre. Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. A good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/ Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work. Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place. They have Grammy wins for Daft Punk Medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene featuring Dolly Parton. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win. Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. No dates YET! They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only a capella group with a star! They came 3rd in the 2023 Masked Singer performing as "California Rolls" being unmasked in May 23. Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album. 3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.
The fans are Pentaholics. Welcome. If you want another concert, check out Bohemian Rhapsody. Or anything else. The reaction to the guy with the high voice is called getting "Mitch--slapped" because the guy with the high voice is Mitch. The 5 (Penta) people in Pentatonix are Scott (tall, blond, baritone), Mitch (short counter-tenor, which means he can sing higher than many women, changes his appearance often), Kirsten (Kirstie, rhymes with "thirsty", soprano, changes her appearance often), Kevin (beat boxer, tenor, cello, African-American), and the original bass Avi (Ah-vee, short, dark hair, beard, basso-profundo, has broken speakers at a performance by going too low) or replacement bass after Avi left, Matt (bass, tall, African-American, now has been in the band longer than Avi was). The only members who changed are Avi who left and Matt who replaced him. Scott, Kirstie, and Mitch went to high school together in Arlington TX and sang together. They wanted to be on the Sing-Off but needed more people so they added Kevin and Avi. They won.
Matt, you are actually an excellent reactor because you ask questions and invite answers. Also with your pauses, you are less likely to get blocked for copyright infringement. What you are hearing are pure vocals as PTX does not do anything in the studio that they cannot reproduce vocally in your living room. And yes, that is Avi Kaplan's real voice; he has been known to blow out speakers during live performances.
Hallelujah is usually the best jumping off point for Pentaholics :D. You can watch the official, then watch the live performance from their Christmas Special just to appreciate how good they really are.
They worked years for bohemian rhapsody, hallelujah is one of the usual first reaction videos. The dude you asked if they were using effects. His name is mitch. He mitch-slaps us all. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Pentaholics are the huge fan base. If you react to them, we come.
The Grammy for this song, and their second Grammy for "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy," were both in the category of "Best arrangement instrumental or a cappella." Both Grammys were shared with Ben Bram (sometimes known as "the sixth member of Pentatonix"), who is listed as one of the arrangers, but they all participate in arranging. Note: Before this was nominated for the Grammy, that category did not exist. It had to be changed from "Best arrangement instrumental" to add a cappella to it. For a totally surprising arrangement of a song you've probably heard a million times, try their version of "O Come All Ye Faithful." This arrangement was heavily influenced by Kevin. Also, try any of their "Evolution of..." videos. Except for "Evolution Of Music," which doesn't limit itself to a single artist, they're all medleys of songs from a single artist, arranged in chronological order, and they were all shot in a single take. Pentatonix also do original songs. Try "Run To You," which was written by Avi and Kevin - no lead singer, no solos, no beatboxing, just glorious five part harmony throughout. "Light In The Hallway" is a lullabye that was written by Scott for his nephew, and Scott asked Avi to sing it; he'd had Avi's voice in mind when he wrote it. "Thank You" was written by Scott and his boyfriend (now husband) Mark Manio just after COVID lockdown ended, about how much easier it was to get through that difficult time because they were doing it together. There are lots of other originals from them; those are just the ones that sprang to mind.
They do write the arrangements, they do have original music, in fact they just dropped, " I Rise" which is phenomenal.... highly suggested. Kevin, the beatboxer, was not able to put in the contacts so he wore the shades. You have no idea yet what these guys can do, but it will be fun watching your reactions.
Also Ben Bram has been with their team on arrangements ever since their days on 'The Sing Off', which they won. You can still go back and watch those videos.
@@jimodell99 Yes, the Sing Off! That was quite the experience watching those competition videos and seeing their early talent. Knowing what they have become today, it is quite phenomenal.
"is that his voice??" YES !! the singer with the really high voice is Mitch Grassi, my fave singer of all time. no autotune required, he really just sounds like that
Your next one from them should be an original by them called Love Again. Then Hallelujah Official video first then their live version from their Christmas show. You could make that one a double reaction and we will all be here for it! Subbed and patiently waiting for it!
Thanks for reacting to Pentatonix. Recommend their 90s Dance Medley, their Evolution of Rihanna, Or Bohemian Rhapsody. PTX is the bests a capella group imho. We are the Pentaholics and we welcome you to join us.
Their cover of Hallelujah about broke my heart when it dropped. Also go check out Avi (the bassist) Kaplan's song Change On The RIse. He went on his own path in life and its been working well for him so far. So talented and among the hardest bass singers out there.
We Pentaholics call their early songs as being by the Baby Pentatonixs. They were on a tv program called The Sing Off . It ran for 4 or 5 seasons though there was a gap between a couple of seasons. Pentatonix won the 3rd season. Their portions of the program are still on You Tube. It would be interesting for you to watch them develop as a group. Scott (white hair), Mitch (high voice - counter tenor) and Kirstie sang as a trio in high school with Mitch being 1 year behind them in school. Scott and Kirstie graduated and went on to college, Scott in California and Kirstie I believe in Oklahoma. Anyway, the tv program came up and they were pitching the idea of an a capella group competition. Scott contacted Kirstie and Mitch but they needed at least 2 more people - a bass and a beat boxer to compete. A friend of Scott’s Ben Bram (became their manager and arranger of some of their music) found Avi I think he was either going to the same school or had just graduated. He studied music and is considered a basso profundo. Although he can sing in a higher register. They found Kevin (guy with the glasses - you’re right he couldn’t take wearing the contacts) on You Tube where he was playing the cello AND beatboxing at the same time. Somehow they got in contact with him and he agreed to come out and be with them (he was pre-med at Harvard I think!) How he convinced his parents I have no idea! They met just a few days before the competition started and they won! Now going on 11 years now, there has only been 1 change in the group and that was Avi left in 2017 and Matt Sallee came in in 2018. They do write and produce their own music and well as do cover song “upgrades”. A few original pieces are Run to You, Light in the Hallway, Anchor, Be My Eyes and Coffee in Bed.
There's a ptx daft punk private performance thats just them standing in a room next to a bathroom oddly, singing for some people no mics, nothing it sounds the same! you really should check it out even if you don't react to it on video. also there is a video called Pentatonix for beginners if you want to get to know the group up to 3 or 4 years ago anyway check that out it will answer so many questions and won't ruin the songs!
You would be a Pentaholic! LOL. Please!!!!! More Pentatonix. We Pentaholics love new viewers and reactors. It is a deep rabbit hole but we will enjoy the ride with you. Over 200+ videos to watch. Pick whatever interests you! 💕💕
I always love whenever Daft Punk is someone's first experience with Pentatonix because it has the whole experience: Avi's incredible base, Kevin's insane beatboxing, Kirsty and Scott's verses 🤌, Mitch's highs, and the awesome music video. Just mind blowing all the way around. More songs by them to check out would be Hallelujah, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Aha (Singapore version), Sound of Silence, and the list goes on (and on and on and on...)
Pentatonix (abbreviated "PTX") is the only a cappella band to have won a Grammy, except they've actually won three Grammys. They're also the only a cappella band to have a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. And yes, you pronounced "Pentatonix" correctly. BTW, Pentatonix fans refer to ourselves as pentaholics, and if you continue down this rabbit hole you can expect to have a LOT of pentaholics descend upon your channel. "Daft Punk Medley" won Pentatonix their first Grammy. Their second Grammy was for "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy," and their third Grammy was for their collaboration with Dolly Parton on her song, "Jolene." The members of Pentatonix: In this video we have: Scott Hoying, lyric baritone. Scott is the guy with white hair and eyebrows; normally he's blond but he'd recently decided to bleach his hair when they made this. Scott's range begins somewhere in the middle of a normal bass range and extends up through a normal tenor range. When Pentatonix's bass has a solo Scott can and does take over the bass's harmony line. Kirstin (also called Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado, the only woman in Pentatonix. Kirstie can sing anything from a low alto through a high soprano, and she has fantastic whistle notes on top of that. Mitch Grassi (pronounced Grah'-see, emphasis on the first syllable), the clean shaven dark-haired guy who keeps singing "One more time," is a natural contratenor with a range of just over six octaves. Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men, said Mitch has "one of the prettiest voices I have ever heard in my life." Mitch moves seamlessly between chest voice, mixed voice, and head voice, and all the other members of Pentatonix agree that he's their best singer. We call that astonished look people get when they first realize that the gorgeous high vocals are coming from a man "being Mitch slapped." You've been Mitch slapped. Don't let it worry you; it's happened to all of us, generally more than once, because Mitch is full of surprises. Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee, emphasis on the first syllable) Kaplan, bearded white guy, is a lyric bass. Avi is an operatically trained basso profundo, but his range extends upward to about the middle of a normal tenor range. Avi is also the only member of Pentatonix who is no longer with the band; he resigned in 2017 for a variety of personal reasons, but he's since gone on to have a very successful solo career. I highly recommend subscribing to his RUclips channel: youtube.com/@AviKaplanMusic The fifth member of Pentatonix is the black guy wearing the visor: Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable), beatboxer extraordinaire. Somewhere there may be a better beatboxer than Kevin, but if so I've never encountered him or her. Kevin is generally too busy being the entire percussion section to sing, but when he does sing he has a lovely tenor voice that occasionally dips into the uppermost reaches of baritone, and he's known for the beauty of his falsetto. He's also a pretty good rapper. Kevin has perfect pitch. He's classically trained on piano, saxophone, and cello. He beatboxes while playing the cello, a technique he calls "celloboxing." He performed at Carnegie Hall twice when he was a teenager, once on saxophone and once on cello. He has a pre-med degree from Yale and had been accepted to Yale Medical School before he decided to become a professional musician instead. He speaks five languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Mandarin Chinese. He's one of the kindest people in the world, and when he laughs he makes the whole planet seem like a brighter place. Not in this video: Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable), lyric bass, joined in late 2017 after Avi left. It's hard to be sure just what Matt's range is, because it's still growing. To find his current range I recommend listening to a live stream of "Hallelujah" from their recent world tour, though you should probably watch their official video of "Hallelujah" first so you can hear what it sounded like with Avi singing the second verse. You can find the recording with Matt here: ruclips.net/video/ASYzLoi810k/видео.html Matt's arrangement of the second verse seems to be designed to show off his full range, and it will blow you away. I don't believe he's at the basso profundo level yet, but I expect him to reach it within a year or two. On the high end he reaches the upper end of a tenor range.
They cover songs and write their own. There are thousands of random videos and hundreds of official videos of Pentatonix' performances. They are on tour right now.
Questions: "Do they do sound effects? [while pointing at Mitch singing a high passage]" - They can do this live. And Mitch can sing whistle notes. Like Mariah Carey whistle notes. "Do they write their songs?" - Pentatonix has an arranger that works with them, Ben Bram. In fact, PTX won a Grammy for this arrangement. "Is [Kevin] just wearing this because he can't put in contacts?" - I don't know if Kevin couldn't put them in. I'm sure some other PTX fan (called Pentaholics) knows the answer to that one. But if you look carefully at the video you can see that several people, especially the bass, Avi Kaplan, have _major_ eye irritation. Mitch is even wearing glasses in their little "Hi!" message at the end of the video, and I don't think I've ever seen him wear them elsewhere. I wouldn't be surprised if he couldn't or didn't want to wear them for some reason.
Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie all wear either glasses or contacts IRL, so they didn't have as much trouble with the cheap costume contacts. Neither Avi or Kevin wear anything, and while Avi had a lot of irritation from the contacts, he powered through and continued to wear them. Kevin just couldn't take them and had to go with the goggles/sunglasses. Mitch has worn glasses in a few videos, especially early in their career (Evolution of Music, Can't Hold Us), and both he and Kirstie wear them sometimes in their outros.
See? I told you a Pentaholic would have a good answer for you! :):) @Badger77722 - Sorry for my wrongness about Mitch wearing glasses. I figured a few of them had contacts, just statistically speaking, but I had no idea who. More than Avi has incredibly irritated eyes in this video. Mitch's are bloodshot, and Kirstin's are getting there. Scott seems to be the only one _not_ having a problem really.
Love your enthusiasm! (And the nail polish!) This is version 1 Pentatonix. In 2017, bass Avi Kaplan (the guy with no shirt) left for personal reasons and was replaced by Matt Sallee, so you might want to watch 90s Dance Medley to have another high-energy medley featuring the current line-up. They collaborate with an arranger named Ben Bram, who is also a friend and has been with them since they started in 2011 with their winning run on The Sing Off. Welcome to the Pentaholics!
Vocal percussion is the term you are look for (aka beatboxing). Kevin Olusola is brilliant at this (as well as playing the cello and singing tenor). Welcome to the wonderful rabbit hole that is PTX.
Welcome to PTX! “Holly Molly!”is the right expression. They are really that good and you were spot on about Kevin not being able to wear contacts. More PTX, please! Much love from South Africa!
Their versatility is unreal. From Daft Punk(Grammy Win) to Gold(Kiara) and even Rap(Can’t Hold Us). Some of my favorites of their originals is Cracked, Can’t Sleep Love, Water, and Misbehavin. They have done classic covers(some say upgrades) such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Hallelujah, Imagine, Radioactive to name a few. Oh and check out their Evolution Of videos. Evolution of Music and Evolution of Michael Jackson and more. They've performed with Kelly Clarkson, Lindsey Sterling, Jason Derulo, Dolly Pardon, Miley Syrus and Megan Trainor. This is an enormous hole to go down that will attract the Pentaholics and be carefull they are very protective of PTX. Oh and because of this reaction I Subscribed.
Pentatonix History…..composed by Alan Freeman They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that. The founding members are:- Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead);
Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease); Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese). Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on RUclips, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings. Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma. While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition. They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his RUclips videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing". Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours! They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on RUclips), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building. But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an acappella group could sell records. Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on RUclips, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live. Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers. But when their cover of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label. They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys. Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry. Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group. If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently. After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre. Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/ Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work. Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win. Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. No dates YET! They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only acapella group with a star! Things you need to know because if you get these wrong “Pentaholics” will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album. 3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.
Yes, that is Avi's voice. Avi Kaplan is a classically/operatically trained basso profundo. (Profoundly deep bass) He has not been with the group since 2017. He is a singer, songwriter but his music is more Folk, Americana, country and western genera. He lives in his cabin deep in the hills and forests of Tennessee on his 1000 acre property but originally from California.
The shirtless bass guy, Avi Kaplan, it's out of this world with his range and creativity. I truly recommend something of his solo career " Change on the Rise" it's very dope and cinematographic... Great reaction ❤😊 Hugs from Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱❤️❤️❤️
I just subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions!!! They are this fabulous, always. They arrange their own music with Ben Bram who is commonly referred to as the 6th silent member. They’ve had one change in the band, Avi the bass left and Matt is the “new” bass he’s been their since 2017 (although I think technically he officially joined in 2018), they are unique but both for wonderfully with the band.
Welcome to PTX where bad songs don't exist! Supremely talented individually and together they are magic! Avi ( no shirt basso profundo) left group and he has an unforgettable solo career. Subscribing for both.😅
You are correct; Kevin's eyes were unable to tolerate the contacts so they found a visor that has some kind of connection to Daft Punk (I'm not a Daft Punk fan so I don't know what the connection is). Judging by how red his eyes were, Avi must also have been having trouble with the contacts. Pentatonix was doing this on a budget of around $400, most of which went for makeup (presumably including the blue contacts) and the ring light. I keep thinking that if they'd had more money they might have bought soft contacts and we could have seen Kevin with blue eyes.
"Is that his voice? Lol. Laughs evilly at the Mitch slaps I can forsee in his future , should he choose to go down this rabbit hole. Pentatonix fans call ourselves Pentaholics. Welcome aboard.
This song won them their first Grammy award. This group is insanely good. Pick anything from their list, cover or original, and you will be blown away. The bass singer, Avi Kaplin, left the group in 2017 to take care of his mom while she went through cancer treatment. He helped them to find Matt Sallee who is the new bass. Avi is what is known as a basso profundo or an earthquake bass. He has blown woofer.
Like any artists, they do employ reverb and compression on their vocal tracks when recording, and live mixing at shows. Ben Bram has been their main arranger putting together their versions of songs. They met on the competition show The Sing Off where PTX got their big break.
No...they haven't blinked, yes that's why he was wearing the glasses. LOL Time flies for sure 😂😂Yep that's his voice, Mitch Grassi can go way higher, it's crazy when you hear them live. For fun check out their "90's Dance Medley" They are on tour right now as well. They arrange their own upgrades, and they do have originals like "Love Again" their EDM track. Pentaholic by the way, enjoyed!
And no effects, thats really mitch voice. His name is mitch grassi, And if you don't know any of the other names, then you'll remember his bc because most people do.. His voice almost never fails to get a reaction. He is what is known as a counter tenor, Which is a very rare vocal type. Basically, it is a tenor that can sing in the soprano range. Personally, I'm convinced that he can go even higher than hes shown yet. And I firmly believe that he can hit a note only dogs can hear.
We call ourselves Pentaholics! Welcome down the rabbit hole! It’s long and deep and wonderful!! They arrange music. They write original music. They make amazing tiktoks with audiences in concert! They push the boundaries of acapella! And we are the lucky ones!
They have their own arrangements of covers, and they also have their own songs. Kevin (beatboxer) couldn’t wear the blue contacts, you’re correct. Avi (bass) wore them but you can see that his eyes are really irritated at places in the video. They have so many amazing songs, you can’t go wrong. Enjoy!
Yes, you need to do more, and the Pentaholics will be here! I would say "Hallelujah," for a complete change of pace from EDM, then "Imagine," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "The Evolution of Michael Jackson," and "Gold." After that, more recent videos with their current bass singer, Matt Sallee, who became part of the group after Avi Kaplan left in 2017. My faves are "Sound of Silence," "Havana," and "Amazing Grace." Definitely here for your Pentatonix journey.
Iconic PTX covers include Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mad World, Sound of Silence, etc. They've collabed with Lindsey Sterling and Todderick Hall, among others. Their catalogue is VAST. This song was recorded in one take in a closet. I think Scott and Mitch arranged the medley. The video was shot in a darkened kitchen and everything was put together for about $400. There are videos of them doing this live, so it's all their voices. Fans are called Pentaholics.
Yes, Kevin ( beatboxer, tenor, cellist, cello-boxer, etc) couldn't do the contacts! Hence, the glasses! Another Pentaholic here! Since their days on the Since the Sing- Off ( a cappella competition that they won in 2011).
They also have like gazillion Christmas albums with both Christmas and seasonal music. O’ come let us adore him, Mary did you know, a winter Hymnal, Carol of the bells, The prayer, Thank you, My favorite things, You’re a mean one, Mr Grinch, etc., all amazing!
Check out the performance of Imogene Heap's Aha in Singapore star vista. It has to be THAT specific video. I always say Avi could have blown a speaker ( which he has actually done so search that video ) and Mitch could have shattered glass. They have little sayings for this group like AVI launched Mitch slapped or KO for Kevin's beat boxing. Their story is a really great one. I was an instant fan. They honor Freddy Mercury and Queen with Bohemian Rhapsody. Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli with THE PRAYER. Also Mitch and Scott have formed a duet called Superfruit. They do a mix of songs from the show Empire which is outstanding. I could go on and on because there is not one single song they have performed that is bad. Moreover they are all outstanding. I love watching the reactions, especially when Mitch fools everyone into thinking he is really Kirstie singing. His voice is angelic to say the least. Scott is so soulfully talented. And I believe he can substitute for bass if Avi or Matt ( the new bass singer since Avi left the group) is singing. All I can say is watch all that they have done. Pentatonix never disappoints. They are also known for covering Christmas songs and have Holiday concerts during the Holiday season. Oh, and their evolution videos are delightful to listen to as well. Michael Jackson, Rhianna, Beyonce , Adriana Grande. I'll stop commenting and let you begin your Pentatonix adventure.
Just saw them live last week. They sound same - actually better in my opinion. Yes all them. Wait till you try their Bohemian Rhapsody - lets just say the megaphone is fake, its all Mitch! Recommend their 90's dance medley. Everything is amazing. They do covers (ahem...ypgrades) as well as their own songs - their album the lucky ones is great. GIANT rabbit hole to fall into with this group but never disappointing. Enjoyed your reaction. Liked and new sub! Keep em coming.
Subscribed for MORE PENTATONIX!!!! Awesome reaction. Love your joy at hearing them. All the comments below say what I want to say. You have opened a WHOLE NEW WORLD! Thanks
Thanks sooo much for reacting to PTX! This is my first time on your channel and I'm hoping you'll go down the PTX rabbit hole!! Their talent is cRaZy!!! I'll be checking back for more PTX reactions!
So many questions that others have answered. Just commented for the algorithm and subbed for more PTX. The rabbit hole is deep with over 200 songs, 20 million subs. An army self named as "Pentaholics" that will follow your journey, excited to see your amazement as they first felt.
Welcome to the family of Pentaholix! We are a fiercely loyal bunch, and we always welcome and support new members. I’m subscribing to hear more content, I suggest going to their first Grammy winner. It’s the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky. I suggest you bring a pillow for your jaw for when it hits the floor. The bass, Avi, that is in this video left in 2017 but he left a legacy of great music, like Imagine by John Lennon or Say Something. There’s so much to explore, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Almost everyone reacts to this song eventually, yet among 50 reactions that I have watched, you are the first to mention that they (almost) don't blink. Nice catch!
They make their own music. No synthesizers. They won a season of the Sing Off show, which is how they got their start. This video won them a grammy, and was shot in a bathroom for under $200. You'll enjoy them. Watch Hallelujah next
Great reaction! This one is a LOT for being your first Pentatonix experience. Try Hallelujah (over 700 million views), Bohemian Rhapsody, and if you like dance music, try their 90s Dance Medley and their original Love Again (total EDM experience). I've subscribed for more PTX!
Absolutely no instruments in this. Totally wild. Everything, every sound, is done with their voices or with hand-percussion on their own body. Also the glowy X on Mitch's face being crooked/uneven drives me absolutely crazy. HOW DID THEY NOT NOTICE.
Their shooting location fell through at the last minute. Filmed by FifGen Films they hung black sheets on the walls and ceiling and used a ring light. Props cost $400. This was 1% budget and 99% talent and creativity and won a Grammy.
I had the biggest crush on the girl! That smile at 4.25~ turned my legs into jelly ahahahah My other youtube crush of the time was Dodger, especially in Random Encounters music videos. I absolutely loved her in the Eevee Song.
Just subbed cause I love PTX. Keep doing what you’re doing. We Pentaholics love to hear what you have to say and expect you to stop multiple times during your reaction. Mitch is a countertenor and yes, that was him doing the high notes. Scott, blonde guy, is a baritone and takes over bass when bass is singing. Kirstie, rhymes with thirsty, is a mezzo soprano Avi, bass, left in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Sallee. Kevin, cello beatboxer, is absolutely amazing. You need to watch “Recording Evergreen “ to see how they arrange and divvy up parts. Imagine, Amazing Grace ( where everybody has a part), and yes they have originals.
Pentatonix, or PTX, are amazing and worth the jump into the rabbit hole. They have covers that fans call upgrades, and they have originals, too. Individually, they are amazing, but when you put them together they are the best of the best. The only change to the group in all the years of PTX was the bass, Avi Kaplan, who now has a solo career (and my favorite singer today). So anything you listen to through 2017 is Avi, after 2017 is Matt. Though their appearance may change, the rest of the group has remained the same.
❤ Love your reaction!! 😅 You did start with the video that won them their first Grammy!! LOL But not to worry, the started out with mind blowing talent and have not missed with a single song!! You could really shock yourself by watching The Sing Off-2011(m 10:46 in of 13 episodes to watch), and then l listen to something new!! They just dropped a new original a few weeks ago. It's called "I Rise". There's a PTX short out where Scott, the lead singer in this song, talks about the meaning of the song. Short version, it's about all of us! Everyone has obstacles to face but we keep going!! 😊❤❤
It’s a mix of a lot of things. They do covers, but also lots of original music. And yes, they arrange them selves along with their longtime producer/co-arranger Ben Bram.
Bro, you picked the perfect video for your 1st exposure to Pentatonix. Fall down this rabbit hole. Lots of variety with them. Dance music, slow stuff. Want more followers? Keep reacting to these guys and the Pentaholics will show up !
You are a great reactor. The sount effects were mostly done by the Geordi La Forge guy (Kevin Olusola) and the shirtless guy (Avi Kaplan, who has since left Pentatonix. The rabbit hole you hove just entereed is totally Robert Frostian "lovely, dark, and deep." Welcome, make some popcorn, and enjoy. They do have one outside arranger, a guy named Ben Brom, who works with several acapella groups, but most of their arrangements are very much their own.
I am sure you will have gotten a TON of information on them down below because we Pentaholics come en masse when we discover a new reactor that's fallen down the rabbit hole that is Pentatonix - we just LOVE seeing new people being blown away by these alien unicorn angels! Also - don't worry about talking too much. You are going to get the haters - ignore them. You are a REACTOR. We come for YOUR reaction. If we wanted to watch uninterrupted we would go watch the original video by them. Also pausing will help a lot with SME blocks which PTX videos are notorious for getting disputes. PTX loves reactors but their label is very rabid about reactors. Also if you do more of them (and I hope you do!) It helps to avoid the copyright claims by 1 as you did in this one..a filter over the video can help. Also, lowering t he video opacity as well and another tip I have seen work for most reactors is laying words overtop of the video such as 'Blocked due to copywrite' or something like that, or logo's to further obscure the video. Most of the time that their videos are blocked it's because of the video itself. Sometimes it is the audio as well but, pausing a lot to give comments helps with that as well. Loved loved, love the reaction to this one! You just earned a sub from me hoping for more PTX reactions. A few of my favorites to check out. 'Imagine', 'The Prayer', 'Amazing Grace', 'Bohemian Rhapsody', '90's Dance Medley', and if you want a good live performance do their 'Popspring 2016' performance. It was done in Japan which is why Mitch and Kirstie will be cosplaying as anime characters. They do 4 songs in it, 3 of which are originals (Cracked, Can't Sleep Love, and Water) and they also do their Evolution of Michael Jackson in it. 15 minutes-ish but well worth a view!
The b-boxer was wearing the sunglasses as a nod to DAFTPUNK who wear helmets when they perform. AND they wi a Grammy for this song. Welcome to a very deep rabbit hole!😁
No they do not blink very often because the contacts were an irritant. Kevin couldn't tolerate them at all and opted for the glasses. They filmed this in Avi's closet and I think their wardrobe conversation went like this. Mitch: I found this cute sweater
Kevin: screw these contacts
Scott: I'm going all white
Kirstie: I'm going all blue
Avi: since you're in my closet, I'm going naked😂
There's another factor with Kevin and those contacts. With the other four, though the contact colors are exaggerated for effect, white people do have blue eyes sometimes. I don't think black people do. Having Kevin wear them would have been a puzzling surprise for the viewers, distracting them from the music. This way is better.
@gumbopie ...wtf? that's a bizarre thing to say, the neon blue is super unnatural for anyone of any skin color and that's the point. they literally just bothered his eyes too much.
Yea, Avi!
ROFL that's the funniest shit i've read in a reaction video comments section... WELL done!!
I hear it as:
Mitch: I’m just going to wear this sweater.
Scott: I’m going to look like ice.
Kirstin: I’m going all out for this one.
Kevin: These shades look cool and fit the vibe.
Avi: You guys are wearing clothes?
No sound effects- they make them all with their voices. They’re still singing this live on tour.
They do occasionally use objects as improvised instruments. In the making of evergreen they had a pile of misc objects like a wooden pallet to make some of the sound effects for the video.
But they don't need them for live performances in most cases. Except the drum-like device Kevin stomps on during some of their songs. Sound of silence for example.
@Carol: I saw them in Toronto on August 22nd!
It sounded just the video!
Awesome voices and arrangement!
They are in the USA now, completing their World tour!
@@sirdavidoftor3413 omg YES! I seen them in Toronto on August 22nd aswell. It was an incredible experience ❤🎉
Yup I saw them 2 week sago in Phoenix.. They did almost 2 hours in 105 degree weather at 9pm in an out door venue it took me 12 years to get a night they were in town and I didn't have work
This piece won a Grammy. I've been a Pentaholic sine 2012. They've just released a new song called "I Rise". Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's original.
Just pick any song that sppeals to you in their catalog from Amazing Grace to Mad World and you will be blown away. THEIR originals are also fire! They, and their behind the scene '6th member', Ben Bram, are all involved in arranging. Their musicallity is impressive. Their back story should be a movie! Three of them essentially grew up together and have been singing as a trio since high school. There has only been one member change (the bass) in their 11 year career. Welcome to the rabbit hole! We are Pentaholics and glad to welcome fresh blood. 🤣
FRESH MEAT!! No but seriously, the Pentaholic bump will definitely boost you! I agree, pick any song (pick a song you like. Pick a song you don't like. Pick an original. Pick a cover. It'll all rock you) and get ready for an aural treat! Specific recs: Evolution of Beyonce, Can't Hold Us, Imagine, 90's Dance Medley; Originals: Love Again, Thank You (christmasy but so valid), The Lucky Ones; Christmas: O Come All Ye Faithful, Little Drummer Boy, Silent Night. Honestly fast or slow, original or cover, they are amazing. Welcome!!
They can do this live and it sounds the same. There's a private performance out there on RUclips. And yes, it's his real voice. Mitch has a 6-7 octave range.
Welcom to the rabbit hole that is the Pentaholic family!
Their is no cure to our addiction. 😅
Funny you said that, I actually found their music while in High school.
Yes they arrange their stuff with the help of their friend and producer Ben Bram. And no, not an effect. Their early stuff didn’t have that. Also while they are most known for their covers and medleys, they have original songs and albums as well.
So here are the members:
Mitch Grassi: Counter tenor, known for his beautiful high voice, but honestly is amazing singing in his lower range as well. (He changes a lot over the years, so if you ever say “is that Mitch?” It’s Mitch.😂
Scott Hoying: Baritone, the blue eyed soul man. Has probably the widest range of the group, he can even sing bass when the bass singer is having a solo.
Kirstin Maldonado (Kirsty is pronounced like “thirsty”): our beautiful Mezzo Soprano, and the only girl in the group. She just gotten more confident and skilled over the years.
Kevin Olusola: the beatboxer. Honestly the most talented member in this group of musical titans. He beatboxes normally, but he has a few singing solos in their songs. He also does cello-boxing, a thing he invented where he beatboxes and plays cello at the same time. He’s even done it in some of their arrangements (they mostly do acapella, but only use instruments if you see one in the video)
Avi: bass. He has classical training as a basso profundo, and was the band’s bass from 2011-2017. He later left the group on good terms, and no does solo work here and there (correction: he's done a bunch of work and several tours).
In fact almost all the members have solo work and there’s even a duo album.
Matt Sallee: bass, in 2017 he replace Avi, and quickly became apart of the group. He is super charismatic, and it’s always fun with him and Kevin at concerts 😂
I hope this info helps you, and I look forward to your PTX journey. 😊
(Sorry if this was too much to read) 😬
Avi certainly does more solo work than "here and there". Since 2017 he's put out 4 EP's and in 2022 his first all-original, 11-song album. He's toured Europe twice and the US/Canada 3 times, so I'd say that's more than just a little.
@@charlottevan_8 I knew about the ep's but I forgot about the album! thanks for the info! 👍
@@danisetsuko My pleasure. He's in the studio right now recording a new album, this one with a rock & blues vibe, from what he's teased.
Pentatonix
They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that.
The founding members are:-
Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead);
Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”.
Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease);
Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and
Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese).
Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on RUclips, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings.
Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma.
While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition.
They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his RUclips videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing".
Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours!
They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on RUclips), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building.
But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an a cappella group could sell records.
Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on RUclips, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live.
Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers.
But when their cove r of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label.
They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys.
Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry.
Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group.
If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently.
After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre.
Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. A good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/
Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work.
Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place.
They have Grammy wins for Daft Punk Medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Jolene featuring Dolly Parton. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win.
Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. No dates YET!
They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only a capella group with a star!
They came 3rd in the 2023 Masked Singer performing as "California Rolls" being unmasked in May 23.
Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!!
1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to.
2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album.
3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.
Dude... Thanks for all of the history! ❤
The fans are Pentaholics. Welcome. If you want another concert, check out Bohemian Rhapsody. Or anything else. The reaction to the guy with the high voice is called getting "Mitch--slapped" because the guy with the high voice is Mitch. The 5 (Penta) people in Pentatonix are Scott (tall, blond, baritone), Mitch (short counter-tenor, which means he can sing higher than many women, changes his appearance often), Kirsten (Kirstie, rhymes with "thirsty", soprano, changes her appearance often), Kevin (beat boxer, tenor, cello, African-American), and the original bass Avi (Ah-vee, short, dark hair, beard, basso-profundo, has broken speakers at a performance by going too low) or replacement bass after Avi left, Matt (bass, tall, African-American, now has been in the band longer than Avi was). The only members who changed are Avi who left and Matt who replaced him. Scott, Kirstie, and Mitch went to high school together in Arlington TX and sang together. They wanted to be on the Sing-Off but needed more people so they added Kevin and Avi. They won.
Matt, you are actually an excellent reactor because you ask questions and invite answers. Also with your pauses, you are less likely to get blocked for copyright infringement. What you are hearing are pure vocals as PTX does not do anything in the studio that they cannot reproduce vocally in your living room. And yes, that is Avi Kaplan's real voice; he has been known to blow out speakers during live performances.
Hallelujah is usually the best jumping off point for Pentaholics :D. You can watch the official, then watch the live performance from their Christmas Special just to appreciate how good they really are.
No Avi is NOT wearing a shirt and we will NEVER be mad about his choice or non choice of wardrobe for this video! 😍
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They worked years for bohemian rhapsody, hallelujah is one of the usual first reaction videos. The dude you asked if they were using effects. His name is mitch. He mitch-slaps us all. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Pentaholics are the huge fan base. If you react to them, we come.
That's why I stopped in here
They collab and yes bout glasses he ❤couldnt do contacts. Also they lost the studio time and they did this in❤ their apartment ❤❤❤❤
Hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody and Imagine are all amazing by Pentatonix and need to be experienced
Their covers are always amazing, but they have done original songs too! One of my favorites is Can't Sleep Love, definitely recommend 👌
The Grammy for this song, and their second Grammy for "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy," were both in the category of "Best arrangement instrumental or a cappella." Both Grammys were shared with Ben Bram (sometimes known as "the sixth member of Pentatonix"), who is listed as one of the arrangers, but they all participate in arranging. Note: Before this was nominated for the Grammy, that category did not exist. It had to be changed from "Best arrangement instrumental" to add a cappella to it.
For a totally surprising arrangement of a song you've probably heard a million times, try their version of "O Come All Ye Faithful." This arrangement was heavily influenced by Kevin.
Also, try any of their "Evolution of..." videos. Except for "Evolution Of Music," which doesn't limit itself to a single artist, they're all medleys of songs from a single artist, arranged in chronological order, and they were all shot in a single take.
Pentatonix also do original songs. Try "Run To You," which was written by Avi and Kevin - no lead singer, no solos, no beatboxing, just glorious five part harmony throughout.
"Light In The Hallway" is a lullabye that was written by Scott for his nephew, and Scott asked Avi to sing it; he'd had Avi's voice in mind when he wrote it.
"Thank You" was written by Scott and his boyfriend (now husband) Mark Manio just after COVID lockdown ended, about how much easier it was to get through that difficult time because they were doing it together.
There are lots of other originals from them; those are just the ones that sprang to mind.
I'd suggest 90''s Dance Medley. They are the best acapella group ever - and they can do any genre - pentaholics love to watch reactions!
They do write the arrangements, they do have original music, in fact they just dropped, " I Rise" which is phenomenal.... highly suggested. Kevin, the beatboxer, was not able to put in the contacts so he wore the shades. You have no idea yet what these guys can do, but it will be fun watching your reactions.
Also Ben Bram has been with their team on arrangements ever since their days on 'The Sing Off', which they won. You can still go back and watch those videos.
@@jimodell99 Yes, the Sing Off! That was quite the experience watching those competition videos and seeing their early talent.
Knowing what they have become today, it is quite phenomenal.
"is that his voice??" YES !! the singer with the really high voice is Mitch Grassi, my fave singer of all time. no autotune required, he really just sounds like that
They arrange all their stuff!
Your next one from them should be an original by them called Love Again. Then Hallelujah Official video first then their live version from their Christmas show. You could make that one a double reaction and we will all be here for it! Subbed and patiently waiting for it!
Seconding Love Again, just know that their ballads are every bit as amazing!
Thanks for reacting to Pentatonix. Recommend their 90s Dance Medley, their Evolution of Rihanna, Or Bohemian Rhapsody. PTX is the bests a capella group imho. We are the Pentaholics and we welcome you to join us.
5:43 yes he has an amazing high range
Their cover of Hallelujah about broke my heart when it dropped. Also go check out Avi (the bassist) Kaplan's song Change On The RIse. He went on his own path in life and its been working well for him so far. So talented and among the hardest bass singers out there.
We Pentaholics call their early songs as being by the Baby Pentatonixs. They were on a tv program called The Sing Off . It ran for 4 or 5 seasons though there was a gap between a couple of seasons. Pentatonix won the 3rd season. Their portions of the program are still on You Tube. It would be interesting for you to watch them develop as a group.
Scott (white hair), Mitch (high voice - counter tenor) and Kirstie sang as a trio in high school with Mitch being 1 year behind them in school. Scott and Kirstie graduated and went on to college, Scott in California and Kirstie I believe in Oklahoma. Anyway, the tv program came up and they were pitching the idea of an a capella group competition. Scott contacted Kirstie and Mitch but they needed at least 2 more people - a bass and a beat boxer to compete. A friend of Scott’s Ben Bram (became their manager and arranger of some of their music) found Avi I think he was either going to the same school or had just graduated. He studied music and is considered a basso profundo. Although he can sing in a higher register. They found Kevin (guy with the glasses - you’re right he couldn’t take wearing the contacts) on You Tube where he was playing the cello AND beatboxing at the same time. Somehow they got in contact with him and he agreed to come out and be with them (he was pre-med at Harvard I think!) How he convinced his parents I have no idea! They met just a few days before the competition started and they won! Now going on 11 years now, there has only been 1 change in the group and that was Avi left in 2017 and Matt Sallee came in in 2018. They do write and produce their own music and well as do cover song “upgrades”. A few original pieces are Run to You, Light in the Hallway, Anchor, Be My Eyes and Coffee in Bed.
There's a ptx daft punk private performance thats just them standing in a room next to a bathroom oddly, singing for some people no mics, nothing it sounds the same! you really should check it out even if you don't react to it on video. also there is a video called Pentatonix for beginners if you want to get to know the group up to 3 or 4 years ago anyway check that out it will answer so many questions and won't ruin the songs!
You would be a Pentaholic! LOL. Please!!!!! More Pentatonix. We Pentaholics love new viewers and reactors. It is a deep rabbit hole but we will enjoy the ride with you. Over 200+ videos to watch. Pick whatever interests you! 💕💕
I always love whenever Daft Punk is someone's first experience with Pentatonix because it has the whole experience: Avi's incredible base, Kevin's insane beatboxing, Kirsty and Scott's verses 🤌, Mitch's highs, and the awesome music video. Just mind blowing all the way around. More songs by them to check out would be Hallelujah, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Aha (Singapore version), Sound of Silence, and the list goes on (and on and on and on...)
Pentatonix (abbreviated "PTX") is the only a cappella band to have won a Grammy, except they've actually won three Grammys. They're also the only a cappella band to have a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. And yes, you pronounced "Pentatonix" correctly. BTW, Pentatonix fans refer to ourselves as pentaholics, and if you continue down this rabbit hole you can expect to have a LOT of pentaholics descend upon your channel.
"Daft Punk Medley" won Pentatonix their first Grammy. Their second Grammy was for "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy," and their third Grammy was for their collaboration with Dolly Parton on her song, "Jolene."
The members of Pentatonix:
In this video we have:
Scott Hoying, lyric baritone. Scott is the guy with white hair and eyebrows; normally he's blond but he'd recently decided to bleach his hair when they made this. Scott's range begins somewhere in the middle of a normal bass range and extends up through a normal tenor range. When Pentatonix's bass has a solo Scott can and does take over the bass's harmony line.
Kirstin (also called Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado, the only woman in Pentatonix. Kirstie can sing anything from a low alto through a high soprano, and she has fantastic whistle notes on top of that.
Mitch Grassi (pronounced Grah'-see, emphasis on the first syllable), the clean shaven dark-haired guy who keeps singing "One more time," is a natural contratenor with a range of just over six octaves. Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men, said Mitch has "one of the prettiest voices I have ever heard in my life." Mitch moves seamlessly between chest voice, mixed voice, and head voice, and all the other members of Pentatonix agree that he's their best singer. We call that astonished look people get when they first realize that the gorgeous high vocals are coming from a man "being Mitch slapped." You've been Mitch slapped. Don't let it worry you; it's happened to all of us, generally more than once, because Mitch is full of surprises.
Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee, emphasis on the first syllable) Kaplan, bearded white guy, is a lyric bass. Avi is an operatically trained basso profundo, but his range extends upward to about the middle of a normal tenor range. Avi is also the only member of Pentatonix who is no longer with the band; he resigned in 2017 for a variety of personal reasons, but he's since gone on to have a very successful solo career. I highly recommend subscribing to his RUclips channel: youtube.com/@AviKaplanMusic
The fifth member of Pentatonix is the black guy wearing the visor: Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable), beatboxer extraordinaire. Somewhere there may be a better beatboxer than Kevin, but if so I've never encountered him or her. Kevin is generally too busy being the entire percussion section to sing, but when he does sing he has a lovely tenor voice that occasionally dips into the uppermost reaches of baritone, and he's known for the beauty of his falsetto. He's also a pretty good rapper. Kevin has perfect pitch. He's classically trained on piano, saxophone, and cello. He beatboxes while playing the cello, a technique he calls "celloboxing." He performed at Carnegie Hall twice when he was a teenager, once on saxophone and once on cello. He has a pre-med degree from Yale and had been accepted to Yale Medical School before he decided to become a professional musician instead. He speaks five languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Mandarin Chinese. He's one of the kindest people in the world, and when he laughs he makes the whole planet seem like a brighter place.
Not in this video: Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable), lyric bass, joined in late 2017 after Avi left. It's hard to be sure just what Matt's range is, because it's still growing. To find his current range I recommend listening to a live stream of "Hallelujah" from their recent world tour, though you should probably watch their official video of "Hallelujah" first so you can hear what it sounded like with Avi singing the second verse. You can find the recording with Matt here: ruclips.net/video/ASYzLoi810k/видео.html Matt's arrangement of the second verse seems to be designed to show off his full range, and it will blow you away. I don't believe he's at the basso profundo level yet, but I expect him to reach it within a year or two. On the high end he reaches the upper end of a tenor range.
they do EVERYTHING with just their voices and vocals every sound you hear is them from the drumbeat to the base which is what makes then amazing.
They cover songs and write their own. There are thousands of random videos and hundreds of official videos of Pentatonix' performances. They are on tour right now.
We are Pentaholics, and Pentatonix is still going strong with current music and continuous recognitions with awards and walk of fame!!
Questions: "Do they do sound effects? [while pointing at Mitch singing a high passage]" - They can do this live. And Mitch can sing whistle notes. Like Mariah Carey whistle notes.
"Do they write their songs?" - Pentatonix has an arranger that works with them, Ben Bram. In fact, PTX won a Grammy for this arrangement.
"Is [Kevin] just wearing this because he can't put in contacts?" - I don't know if Kevin couldn't put them in. I'm sure some other PTX fan (called Pentaholics) knows the answer to that one. But if you look carefully at the video you can see that several people, especially the bass, Avi Kaplan, have _major_ eye irritation. Mitch is even wearing glasses in their little "Hi!" message at the end of the video, and I don't think I've ever seen him wear them elsewhere. I wouldn't be surprised if he couldn't or didn't want to wear them for some reason.
Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie all wear either glasses or contacts IRL, so they didn't have as much trouble with the cheap costume contacts. Neither Avi or Kevin wear anything, and while Avi had a lot of irritation from the contacts, he powered through and continued to wear them. Kevin just couldn't take them and had to go with the goggles/sunglasses.
Mitch has worn glasses in a few videos, especially early in their career (Evolution of Music, Can't Hold Us), and both he and Kirstie wear them sometimes in their outros.
See? I told you a Pentaholic would have a good answer for you! :):)
@Badger77722 - Sorry for my wrongness about Mitch wearing glasses. I figured a few of them had contacts, just statistically speaking, but I had no idea who. More than Avi has incredibly irritated eyes in this video. Mitch's are bloodshot, and Kirstin's are getting there. Scott seems to be the only one _not_ having a problem really.
Love your enthusiasm! (And the nail polish!) This is version 1 Pentatonix. In 2017, bass Avi Kaplan (the guy with no shirt) left for personal reasons and was replaced by Matt Sallee, so you might want to watch 90s Dance Medley to have another high-energy medley featuring the current line-up. They collaborate with an arranger named Ben Bram, who is also a friend and has been with them since they started in 2011 with their winning run on The Sing Off. Welcome to the Pentaholics!
Bohemian Rhapsody!!!!
Vocal percussion is the term you are look for (aka beatboxing). Kevin Olusola is brilliant at this (as well as playing the cello and singing tenor). Welcome to the wonderful rabbit hole that is PTX.
Welcome to PTX! “Holly Molly!”is the right expression. They are really that good and you were spot on about Kevin not being able to wear contacts. More PTX, please! Much love from South Africa!
Their versatility is unreal. From Daft Punk(Grammy Win) to Gold(Kiara) and even Rap(Can’t Hold Us). Some of my favorites of their originals is Cracked, Can’t Sleep Love, Water, and Misbehavin. They have done classic covers(some say upgrades) such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Hallelujah, Imagine, Radioactive to name a few. Oh and check out their Evolution Of videos. Evolution of Music and Evolution of Michael Jackson and more. They've performed with Kelly Clarkson, Lindsey Sterling, Jason Derulo, Dolly Pardon, Miley Syrus and Megan Trainor. This is an enormous hole to go down that will attract the Pentaholics and be carefull they are very protective of PTX. Oh and because of this reaction I Subscribed.
Pentatonix History…..composed by Alan Freeman
They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that.
The founding members are:-
Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead);
Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”.
Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease);
Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and
Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese).
Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on RUclips, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings.
Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma.
While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition.
They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his RUclips videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing".
Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours!
They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on RUclips), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building.
But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an acappella group could sell records.
Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on RUclips, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live.
Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers.
But when their cover of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label.
They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys.
Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry.
Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group.
If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently.
After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre.
Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/
Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work.
Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place.
They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win.
Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. No dates YET!
They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only acapella group with a star!
Things you need to know because if you get these wrong “Pentaholics” will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!!
1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to.
2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album.
3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.
Yes, that is Avi's voice.
Avi Kaplan is a classically/operatically trained basso profundo. (Profoundly deep bass)
He has not been with the group since 2017. He is a singer, songwriter but his music is more
Folk, Americana, country and western genera.
He lives in his cabin deep in the hills and forests of Tennessee on his 1000 acre property but originally from California.
The shirtless bass guy, Avi Kaplan, it's out of this world with his range and creativity. I truly recommend something of his solo career " Change on the Rise" it's very dope and cinematographic... Great reaction ❤😊 Hugs from Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱❤️❤️❤️
I just subscribed for more Pentatonix reactions!!! They are this fabulous, always. They arrange their own music with Ben Bram who is commonly referred to as the 6th silent member. They’ve had one change in the band, Avi the bass left and Matt is the “new” bass he’s been their since 2017 (although I think technically he officially joined in 2018), they are unique but both for wonderfully with the band.
Welcome to PTX where bad songs don't exist! Supremely talented individually and together they are magic! Avi ( no shirt basso profundo) left group and he has an unforgettable solo career. Subscribing for both.😅
You are correct; Kevin's eyes were unable to tolerate the contacts so they found a visor that has some kind of connection to Daft Punk (I'm not a Daft Punk fan so I don't know what the connection is). Judging by how red his eyes were, Avi must also have been having trouble with the contacts.
Pentatonix was doing this on a budget of around $400, most of which went for makeup (presumably including the blue contacts) and the ring light. I keep thinking that if they'd had more money they might have bought soft contacts and we could have seen Kevin with blue eyes.
"Is that his voice? Lol. Laughs evilly at the Mitch slaps I can forsee in his future , should he choose to go down this rabbit hole. Pentatonix fans call ourselves Pentaholics. Welcome aboard.
Checkout their original song called LOVE AGAIN. Kevin the beatboxer goes to another level. Absolute dance floor banger..👍👍
Saw them live this week and trust me, the sounds created its ALL them. Yes its NUTS! Expect nothing less from these 5 musical aliens.
This song won them their first Grammy award. This group is insanely good. Pick anything from their list, cover or original, and you will be blown away. The bass singer, Avi Kaplin, left the group in 2017 to take care of his mom while she went through cancer treatment. He helped them to find Matt Sallee who is the new bass. Avi is what is known as a basso profundo or an earthquake bass. He has blown woofer.
That was his voice. I saw them perform this song live last week, and it sounded just as good live as it does on the track.
Like any artists, they do employ reverb and compression on their vocal tracks when recording, and live mixing at shows.
Ben Bram has been their main arranger putting together their versions of songs. They met on the competition show The Sing Off where PTX got their big break.
No...they haven't blinked, yes that's why he was wearing the glasses. LOL Time flies for sure 😂😂Yep that's his voice, Mitch Grassi can go way higher, it's crazy when you hear them live. For fun check out their "90's Dance Medley" They are on tour right now as well. They arrange their own upgrades, and they do have originals like "Love Again" their EDM track. Pentaholic by the way, enjoyed!
And no effects, thats really mitch voice. His name is mitch grassi, And if you don't know any of the other names, then you'll remember his bc because most people do.. His voice almost never fails to get a reaction. He is what is known as a counter tenor, Which is a very rare vocal type. Basically, it is a tenor that can sing in the soprano range. Personally, I'm convinced that he can go even higher than hes shown yet. And I firmly believe that he can hit a note only dogs can hear.
We call ourselves Pentaholics! Welcome down the rabbit hole! It’s long and deep and wonderful!! They arrange music. They write original music. They make amazing tiktoks with audiences in concert! They push the boundaries of acapella! And we are the lucky ones!
They have their own arrangements of covers, and they also have their own songs.
Kevin (beatboxer) couldn’t wear the blue contacts, you’re correct. Avi (bass) wore them but you can see that his eyes are really irritated at places in the video.
They have so many amazing songs, you can’t go wrong. Enjoy!
THIS IS WHY PTX IS THE NUMBER ONE ACAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD 🌎
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I love no matter how new or old the reaction everyone reacts about the same to Avi's lownote hit at the same spot lmao
They earned their firsy Grammy for this. The Grammy committee had to create a new category.
Yes, you need to do more, and the Pentaholics will be here! I would say "Hallelujah," for a complete change of pace from EDM, then "Imagine," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "The Evolution of Michael Jackson," and "Gold." After that, more recent videos with their current bass singer, Matt Sallee, who became part of the group after Avi Kaplan left in 2017. My faves are "Sound of Silence," "Havana," and "Amazing Grace." Definitely here for your Pentatonix journey.
Welcome to the accapella world, enjoy!!! (Btw I recommend Voiceplay as the next accapella group to listen to’
yes! yEs! voiceplay next!
Voiceplay is definitely my favorite of “the big three” 😂
Iconic PTX covers include Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mad World, Sound of Silence, etc. They've collabed with Lindsey Sterling and Todderick Hall, among others. Their catalogue is VAST.
This song was recorded in one take in a closet. I think Scott and Mitch arranged the medley. The video was shot in a darkened kitchen and everything was put together for about $400. There are videos of them doing this live, so it's all their voices.
Fans are called Pentaholics.
Yes, Kevin ( beatboxer, tenor, cellist, cello-boxer, etc) couldn't do the contacts! Hence, the glasses! Another Pentaholic here! Since their days on the Since the Sing- Off ( a cappella competition that they won in 2011).
They also have like gazillion Christmas albums with both Christmas and seasonal music. O’ come let us adore him, Mary did you know, a winter Hymnal, Carol of the bells, The prayer, Thank you, My favorite things, You’re a mean one, Mr Grinch, etc., all amazing!
He (Kevin) wears contacts in their original song "Love Again" you have to listen, it's a banger also.
Check out the performance of Imogene Heap's Aha in Singapore star vista. It has to be THAT specific video. I always say Avi could have blown a speaker ( which he has actually done so search that video ) and Mitch could have shattered glass. They have little sayings for this group like AVI launched Mitch slapped or KO for Kevin's beat boxing. Their story is a really great one. I was an instant fan. They honor Freddy Mercury and Queen with Bohemian Rhapsody. Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli with THE PRAYER. Also Mitch and Scott have formed a duet called Superfruit. They do a mix of songs from the show Empire which is outstanding. I could go on and on because there is not one single song they have performed that is bad. Moreover they are all outstanding. I love watching the reactions, especially when Mitch fools everyone into thinking he is really Kirstie singing. His voice is angelic to say the least. Scott is so soulfully talented. And I believe he can substitute for bass if Avi or Matt ( the new bass singer since Avi left the group) is singing. All I can say is watch all that they have done. Pentatonix never disappoints. They are also known for covering Christmas songs and have Holiday concerts during the Holiday season. Oh, and their evolution videos are delightful to listen to as well. Michael Jackson, Rhianna, Beyonce , Adriana Grande. I'll stop commenting and let you begin your Pentatonix adventure.
Just saw them live last week. They sound same - actually better in my opinion. Yes all them. Wait till you try their Bohemian Rhapsody - lets just say the megaphone is fake, its all Mitch! Recommend their 90's dance medley. Everything is amazing. They do covers (ahem...ypgrades) as well as their own songs - their album the lucky ones is great. GIANT rabbit hole to fall into with this group but never disappointing. Enjoyed your reaction. Liked and new sub! Keep em coming.
Keep your PTX experience going. You can't pick a bad song...they are just pure perfection. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.
Yes, Kevin couldn’t tolerate the contacts. Thus the glasses.
Subscribed for MORE PENTATONIX!!!! Awesome reaction. Love your joy at hearing them. All the comments below say what I want to say. You have opened a WHOLE NEW WORLD! Thanks
Thanks sooo much for reacting to PTX! This is my first time on your channel and I'm hoping you'll go down the PTX rabbit hole!! Their talent is cRaZy!!!
I'll be checking back for more PTX reactions!
Please watch “Beginners Guide to Pentatonix” you will see how the band came together and how they got started.
So many questions that others have answered. Just commented for the algorithm and subbed for more PTX. The rabbit hole is deep with over 200 songs, 20 million subs. An army self named as "Pentaholics" that will follow your journey, excited to see your amazement as they first felt.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Pentatonix 🔥🤘
I think you'll love their original song they did around the same time.
Its called LOVE AGAIN.
Welcome to the family of Pentaholix! We are a fiercely loyal bunch, and we always welcome and support new members. I’m subscribing to hear more content, I suggest going to their first Grammy winner. It’s the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky. I suggest you bring a pillow for your jaw for when it hits the floor. The bass, Avi, that is in this video left in 2017 but he left a legacy of great music, like Imagine by John Lennon or Say Something. There’s so much to explore, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Almost everyone reacts to this song eventually, yet among 50 reactions that I have watched, you are the first to mention that they (almost) don't blink. Nice catch!
I'm late to the game on your channel but...welcome to the rabbithole! Saw them in concert last month and it was phenomenal! Pentaholics for life
They make their own music. No synthesizers. They won a season of the Sing Off show, which is how they got their start. This video won them a grammy, and was shot in a bathroom for under $200. You'll enjoy them. Watch Hallelujah next
Great reaction! This one is a LOT for being your first Pentatonix experience. Try Hallelujah (over 700 million views), Bohemian Rhapsody, and if you like dance music, try their 90s Dance Medley and their original Love Again (total EDM experience). I've subscribed for more PTX!
Absolutely no instruments in this. Totally wild. Everything, every sound, is done with their voices or with hand-percussion on their own body.
Also the glowy X on Mitch's face being crooked/uneven drives me absolutely crazy. HOW DID THEY NOT NOTICE.
Their shooting location fell through at the last minute. Filmed by FifGen Films they hung black sheets on the walls and ceiling and used a ring light. Props cost $400. This was 1% budget and 99% talent and creativity and won a Grammy.
The correct term for a Pentatonix-Fan would be „pentaholic“! 😅
I had the biggest crush on the girl!
That smile at 4.25~ turned my legs into jelly ahahahah
My other youtube crush of the time was Dodger, especially in Random Encounters music videos.
I absolutely loved her in the Eevee Song.
I just saw them last night in Syracuse..amazing!
Kevin Osolusa is the group's beatboxer who also plays cello, sings tenor (with absolute pitch), and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Just subbed cause I love PTX. Keep doing what you’re doing. We Pentaholics love to hear what you have to say and expect you to stop multiple times during your reaction.
Mitch is a countertenor and yes, that was him doing the high notes.
Scott, blonde guy, is a baritone and takes over bass when bass is singing.
Kirstie, rhymes with thirsty, is a mezzo soprano
Avi, bass, left in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Sallee.
Kevin, cello beatboxer, is absolutely amazing.
You need to watch “Recording Evergreen “ to see how they arrange and divvy up parts.
Imagine, Amazing Grace ( where everybody has a part), and yes they have originals.
Pentatonix, or PTX, are amazing and worth the jump into the rabbit hole. They have covers that fans call upgrades, and they have originals, too. Individually, they are amazing, but when you put them together they are the best of the best. The only change to the group in all the years of PTX was the bass, Avi Kaplan, who now has a solo career (and my favorite singer today). So anything you listen to through 2017 is Avi, after 2017 is Matt. Though their appearance may change, the rest of the group has remained the same.
❤ Love your reaction!! 😅 You did start with the video that won them their first Grammy!! LOL But not to worry, the started out with mind blowing talent and have not missed with a single song!! You could really shock yourself by watching The Sing Off-2011(m 10:46 in of 13 episodes to watch), and then l listen to something new!! They just dropped a new original a few weeks ago. It's called "I Rise". There's a PTX short out where Scott, the lead singer in this song, talks about the meaning of the song. Short version, it's about all of us! Everyone has obstacles to face but we keep going!! 😊❤❤
You're going down the rabbit hole! It's a one way trip... Enjoy!
It’s a mix of a lot of things.
They do covers, but also lots of original music. And yes, they arrange them selves along with their longtime producer/co-arranger Ben Bram.
Pentatonix has 20 MILLION subscribers, and their videos have been viewed over 6 BILLION times. Welcome to the rabbit hole....
Yes Kevin couldn't tolerate the contacts so he wore the visor instead.
The comments is why I love reaction videos. Go for it!!!!! Please listen to more.
Bro, you picked the perfect video for your 1st exposure to Pentatonix. Fall down this rabbit hole. Lots of variety with them. Dance music, slow stuff. Want more followers? Keep reacting to these guys and the Pentaholics will show up !
Subbed for PTX reactions. Welcome from a Pentaholic.
You are a great reactor. The sount effects were mostly done by the Geordi La Forge guy (Kevin Olusola) and the shirtless guy (Avi Kaplan, who has since left Pentatonix. The rabbit hole you hove just entereed is totally Robert Frostian "lovely, dark, and deep." Welcome, make some popcorn, and enjoy. They do have one outside arranger, a guy named Ben Brom, who works with several acapella groups, but most of their arrangements are very much their own.
They have a wonderful cover of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Please react to Pentatonix singing
Bohemian Rhapsody
Imagine
The Prayer
Can’t Hold Us
Can you feel the Love Tonight
Mary Did You Know
For more like this: „90ies dance medley“ or „Rather be“!
I am sure you will have gotten a TON of information on them down below because we Pentaholics come en masse when we discover a new reactor that's fallen down the rabbit hole that is Pentatonix - we just LOVE seeing new people being blown away by these alien unicorn angels! Also - don't worry about talking too much. You are going to get the haters - ignore them. You are a REACTOR. We come for YOUR reaction. If we wanted to watch uninterrupted we would go watch the original video by them. Also pausing will help a lot with SME blocks which PTX videos are notorious for getting disputes. PTX loves reactors but their label is very rabid about reactors.
Also if you do more of them (and I hope you do!) It helps to avoid the copyright claims by 1 as you did in this one..a filter over the video can help. Also, lowering t he video opacity as well and another tip I have seen work for most reactors is laying words overtop of the video such as 'Blocked due to copywrite' or something like that, or logo's to further obscure the video. Most of the time that their videos are blocked it's because of the video itself. Sometimes it is the audio as well but, pausing a lot to give comments helps with that as well.
Loved loved, love the reaction to this one! You just earned a sub from me hoping for more PTX reactions. A few of my favorites to check out. 'Imagine', 'The Prayer', 'Amazing Grace', 'Bohemian Rhapsody', '90's Dance Medley', and if you want a good live performance do their 'Popspring 2016' performance. It was done in Japan which is why Mitch and Kirstie will be cosplaying as anime characters. They do 4 songs in it, 3 of which are originals (Cracked, Can't Sleep Love, and Water) and they also do their Evolution of Michael Jackson in it. 15 minutes-ish but well worth a view!
You should listen to their original song Love Again. It is a similar dance track.
The b-boxer was wearing the sunglasses as a nod to DAFTPUNK who wear helmets when they perform.
AND they wi a Grammy for this song.
Welcome to a very deep rabbit hole!😁