“Beard Dude, Hat Guy, McDreamy... “ Within 3 videos I’m sure you’ll know them as Avi, Mitch, Scott, and Kevin, Kirsten (but you can call me Kirstie) and Matt. And full back stories.
Definitely! In addition to their two "originals" albums ("Pentatonix" and the recently released "The Lucky Ones") most of their other albums (except "Classics" and "Top Pop" and a couple of the Christmas albums) always included a few originals along with the covers. ("The Baddest Girl", "Love Again", "Natural Disaster", "Run to You", "See Through", "Standing By" are great examples from their earliest albums, PTX Vol I, PTX Vol II, and PTX Vol III)
Kevin’s beat box isn’t enhanced. He is absolutely incredible.They won’t sing anything they can’t do live. Avi is the bass, Scott the baritone, Kirstin is the mezzo soprano, Mitch is a counter tenor. Unbelievable range.
Dunno about the enhanced, technically Eqing the breath out os enhancing even tho you don't need post to do that... very usefull for bass or beatboxer, especially if bases aren't true bases but they can just extend to it (with that I mean that thwy don't have resonance @ the lowest nodes), Geoff talked about this in a Q&A And on mitch I think there is a little reverb or double for about a second, that said... are this considrd drastoc enhancements? nah, wouldn't say so, this are effects you can use in live as well without a lot of problems Am I sure and do I have proofs they use some minor effects? no How likely is it that they use some minor effects like reverb, EQ etc? quite likely
He was saying they use reverb and/or delay which they absolutely do use on their studio productions. Doesn't me they cant sing this live which obviously they can
Scott (1st singer, tall blonde guy) is the baritone and covers bass whenever the bass takes a solo.. Avi (2nd singer, bearded guy) is a bass profundo.. Kirstin (female) is a mezzo soprano Mitch (big hat) is an incredible counter tenor Kevin (beatboxer) is amazing and has MANY talents ..they are ALL amazing!!!!
@@dreyhawk I agree, I enjoy the Avi reactions equally as much, especially since they don't happen as often. I judge a person's headphones by whether or not they react to Avi. We really ought to come up with a nickname for reacting to Avi like we have for Mitch.
I laughed at the ‘mcdreamy’ and ‘scrawny dude with a hat’ descriptions. Great reaction! I suggest Bohemian Rhapsody as your next Pentatonix rabbit hole!
There it is!! That Mitch Face!! The Mitch Face is when someone hears Mitch (in the hat) for the first time!! We always watch reactors for that face! Welcome to being a Pentatolic like the rest of us!
Love the look on your face when Mitch had the lead. That was a classic Mitch slap. Each member of the group is an amazing talent. Mitch, Scott (first verse) and Kirsten were highschool friends. What is amazing is the vocal range of each of them. Scott is nominally the baritone, but can sing bottom tenor at the upper range as well as bass when needed. Avi is nominally the bass, and is almost a basso profundo but with the upper range of a baritone. Kirsten is a coloratura soprano but has the range to sing alto. Mitch is a contratenor who can sing baritone. Kevin is the beat boxer and is a tenor. He can sing baritone as well. What is most incredible is how this was arranged. Each verse as well as each time the chorus was sung was a different arrangement. 4 arrangements for the verses and 6 for the chorus, and easy as beautiful as the others. A technical triumph that kept the soul of the music front and centre.
Avi Kaplan (2nd singer, beard and beanie) is a classically trained basso profundo and can go low enough with enough power to blow out speakers. There are RUclips videos on that. He was the groups original bass 2011-2017 and participated in selecting his replacement Matt Sallee. Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole. It is long and deep with 10 years of covers and original music.
There are two "deep" voices on display in this song. First is AVI the 1st Bass of Pentatonix (Guy with wool cap). Then when he takes the lead vocal, Scott (Blond guy) takes over the Bass. That is the pattern they still use to this day, except with the new Bass, Matt. Great reaction. Thanks.
@@Orodroth The jury is split on that. Every item I have seen about the actual studio track that was used for the video, says Avi is double tracked, OR Scott has taken over the Bass. The fact that there is no definitive answer is frustrating. Although more than one "Vocal Coach" has said that the "tone" of the Bass is Scott's in the video. And that the "Christmas Special" video, with Scott visibly taking over the Bass section, sounds the same as the "official" video. So believe what you will. I personally do hear a "difference" in the Bass during the Avi solo in the "Desert" video.
@@donny1960 When they sing live, Scott takes over bass. Studio recordings usually double Avi/ Matt. It's been misunderstood many times over because when they did a behind the scenes of a concert where they sung this song live, they mentioned Scott takes over in this song.
The Mitch-Face is always so satisfying to watch. Never get tired of seeing the reaction we all have felt when a voice just floors us. Pentagram front and centre.
Nice to hear a reaction to the bass. I sang bass for a LONG time...and not baritone. At one time, I was in nine choirs. At once. I wasn't the best singer..but other basses found a way to come stand next to me, for a reason.
You only have about another 150-200 songs to go; three time Grammy winners and able to sing in multiple genres. Stick with them because as the others will tell you in the comments you will not regret it.👍👍😊
You need to add a playlist for Pentatonix now to save you having to move them later - you will not stop reacting to them anytime soon. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
-They do have an album of their own music. -They do make effects with their voices to create the sound of a full band with only their vocals. And Kevin is a beatboxer/violinists/vocalist -They won an A cappella singing competition and were signed to Sony. -They have won 3 Grammys. -His name is Mitch Grassi. -I recommend watching/reacting to their live performances, they sound exactly the same. -Avi(bass man with beard) has left the group and was replaced with a new member (Matt) -They are fucking awesome and now that you have heard them you’ll be addicted. There, that pretty much gets you up to speed. Enjoy becoming a Pentaholic
Shortly before he passed, Leonard Cohen heard Pentatonix cover of his song. He said it was the best cover he had ever heard. The gentleman who started the song off is Scott and he's a baritone the gentleman in the beanie is avo and he is a basso profundo and has been Known to blow speakers out he can sing so deep When he is Singing Scott takes over the Bass. Then there's Kirsty who's a mezzo soprano and the gentleman with the hat is Mitch. Mitch is a countertenor and can sing even higher than that. There is a video on RUclips Titled Mitch grassi range You get to hear him singing All of the different notes and octaves And I really don't know what any of that means but You do get to here Him at every point in his range. Pentatonix does mostly do covers. In February they released an album entitled the lucky ones and it is all original music. Then they just put out a 90s dance melody. Pentatonix never does a song that they cannot reproduce Live what they did For the official video. There is a live version of hallelujah I think the video is titled a Pentatonix holiday special. Kevin is the beat boxer and he Is a world class cello player. . He has performed at Carnegie hall. In some videos he is playing the cello while beatboxing. He calls this cello boxIng. He plays the saxophone and the keyboard. He speaks fluent mandarin and graduated premed from Yale. Avi is a classically trained Opera singer. Kevin did not know he could sing when he joined Pentatonix but avi taught him how to sing. He doesn't sing often And he is a tenor. Since you enjoyed hallelujah which is Religious Song check out Amazing grace. In 2017 he leaves Pentatonix for personal reasons and on good terms with Pentatonix and helps to find his replacement matt. he now has a solo career Check out change on the rise. Every word you hear Every sound you hear every note you hear was all done by avi. Keep doing Pentatonix reactions and the Pentaholics will flock to you. We are a Fiercely Loyal and protective group of fans. Mitch and Scott have a side project titled super fruit And Kevin has his own channel called KO. Check out his cover of Down by Marion hill. To hear the wall of sound Pentatonix can make watch imagine. They have 3 Grammy's. Dive into their catalog there isn't a bad song. Pentatonix is THE a cappella group
Leonard Cohen wrote over 80 different verses to this song, not just 5. He usually performed 5 of them per performance but switched them out quite often in live performances.
Yes- I just recently heard that by he wrote it all in one night & by the last verse he was lying on the kitchen floor in his underwear & writing on a paper bag or something - worth Googling, for sure.
I didn't see anyone else post this, so I guess I will. Kevin (the Beatboxer) is actually creating the sounds with his mouth except the jacket thumping. It is just a bit more produced for the official MVs and albums. Maybe take a look at their live versions to see them actually perform all the parts. Like someone else said, they don't make anything they can't recreate live. Kevin also plays cello in some of their videos. And Scott plays piano. But those instances are few and far between. Maybe check out "Say Something" cover or "Perfect" cover to see it in action.
I have watched Pentatonix since they appeared on 'Sing Off', which they won. The group has grown and improved over the years. Avi the bass, left amicably to pursue his own career. He helped them find Matt Salle, his replacement. Scott, the first singer, is listed as baritone but has an enormous range that he uses to cover bass when needed. Mitch, the counter tenor, has a huge range also. Kristin, the mezzo soprano, and Mitch also cover each others parts when needed. Kevin the beat boxer, also sings and has a beautiful tenor voice that you'll see more in later videos. The more you watch, the more you'll get hooked! Their first grammy was in 2015 for 'Daft Punk', which was filmed in a closet for $400. The 2nd was in 2016 for 'Sugar Plum Fairy'. The 3rd was in 2017 for 'Jolene' with Dolly Parton. Their concerts are always sold out and they are prolific in releasing new music. From the beginning, Pentatonix hasn't received the respect they deserve. The sad thing is, the industry doesn't know what to do with them and therefore their music doesn't get nominated for grammys as it should. I'm sure this is disheartening for them.
Mitch, one with hat! Kirsty , both change their looks constantly. Avi , bass....has now left group. Matt took over Bass, and the There is blond, Scott! Watch... "Imagine," "Sound of Silence ", and "Amazing Grace! ". Also, many, mire. Also react to Born Free... " Ring of Fire", Avi , is guest on that sound. Then there is Superfruit! Scott and Mitch, on you tube, together. They do skits, songs and other funnie things. But watch their " Frozen Medley " and " The Promise" . Glad you are now into the Pentatonix Rabbit hole along with all of us! Enjoyed watching your reaction!!
More Pentatonix reactions, please! It’s so fun to watch people discover how amazing they are! Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sound of Silence, Imagine.. all excellent. You really can’t go wrong with any choice 😊
A Pentatonix newbie! Hurray! Hope you explore them some more. If you want to see PTX do something completely different, I recommend their Daft Punk medley. It was their first Grammy winner.
A quickstart guide to PTX: Scott Hoying: the blonde dude. He's a baritone, often sings lead but can sing bass when Avi or Matt are singing lead. Mitch Grassi: He's the guy with the hat. He's a countertenor. He can go insanely high. Kirstin Maldonado: she's the only woman in the group. She's a mezzo soprano. Her, Scott, and Mitch all went to the same high school and sang together there. Kevin Osula: he's the beatboxer of the group, but he is also an amazing singer, can play the cello, graduated from Juliard, and speaks 4 languages fluently. He's pretty awesome. Avi Kaplan: he's the guy with the beard, and has a beautiful basso profundo voice. He left the group in 2017 because he couldn't keep up with the ptx schedule. Matt Salee: He replaced Avi as bass in 2017. He's not in this video, but if you watch some of their newer ones he's in those. Ben Bram: he doesn't sing or appear in their videos, but a lot of people call him the hidden sixth member. He's their manager, producer, AV guy, and even arranges some of their music. He also went to high school with Mitch, Scott, and Kirstin. Some fun facts: They got their big break on the TV show "the sing off". They actually only met avi for the first time a few days before their performance. After winning, the record label they won a contract with in the sing off decided to drop them. They then recorded their daft punk medley in Avi's closet and edited it in the kitchen. The whole music video had a budget of $400 USD. It proceeded to win them a Grammy. It only went up from there. They got two more Grammys and now get millions of views on every song they upload. They pride themselves on only recording thind they can also do live, so the only artificial editing they do is adding effects like echo or whatever. Occasionally Kevin will play his cello in a song, or they might do a collaboration with another musician, but other than that it's 100% no instruments. Welcome to the ptx rabbit hole! You ain't leaving anytime soon. Some song suggestions: Their cover of Imagine Bohemian rhapsody Daft punk medley Any of their Christmas music Sound of silence Dance of the sugar plum fairy (also won them a Grammy, despite having no lyrics) If you want other great acapella groups after listening to all of PTX's stuff, I recommend Voiceplay or Home Free. Both are awesome. Both have basses with fabulously long hair like Avi.
The high voice guy is Mitch and you just got “Mitch slapped.” 💕 We Pentaholics will follow you on your journey with PTX. Amazing Grace is also wonderful.
I absolutely love watching the reaction of those who never heard Pentatonix singing! I know what's coming because i can't get enough of them so i listen to them all day long, but i really get more pleasure watching the reactions of those like you, Von Schnitzel Crum, when you see and hear them for the first time! They truly are amazing and i absolutely love watching you all realize that too!
Once I realized there are a bunch of RUclipsrs reacting to Hallelujah, I’ve been binge watching them just to watch them being Mitch slapped. I had the same reaction the first time I heard them. And Avi’s bass is amazing too, even if I didn’t have to pry my chin off the floor when I heard him the first time. The fact that the original video of this has 718 million views as of September 16, 2023, should be a hint that they really are spectacular! If you are ever able to see PTX live, I highly recommend you do so. They’re actually BETTER live! I saw them perform in Phoenix, Arizona, USA last Saturday night, and it was absolutely incredible. 😊😊😊
I cried the first time I heard Hallelujah. Then I watched it again 5 more times to enjoy it. Now I have it on my playlist with some others. I was Mitch-slapped repeatedly once I discovered their other songs. They are incrediblè. Now I watch youtubers react to enjoy seeing their face.
Mitch face! When you first hear him, the guy in the hat, the WTF? moment is awesome. And yes, Mitch can go waaay higher. And it's Avi who does the bass, the guy with the beanie.
Avi, the guy with the big beard, was the Bass (covered by Scott, the blonde dude, when Avi is singing). Avi left a while ago but Matt, who replaced him, is also very good.
And there it is, Mitchface! Between being Mitchslapped (hearing Mitch Grassi for the first time) and falling into Avi-awe, you’ve been served' by 5 of the most talented performers on Earth! Mitch has a vocal range that spans over 6 octaves!
Shortly before his death, Leonard Cohen heard this cover and said it was his favorite version! Check out : Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone. Sound of Silence. Imagine. Can't Hold Us. Can You Feel the Love Tonight. New Rules /Are You That Somebody. ...the list is endless. Latest album (The Lucky Ones) is all originals.
"Goosies", AND your first "Mitch-slap"! They are all capable of sharing vocal "duties" (bass, tenor, etc) although Kevin is the beatboxer, and Avi has been known to blow a speaker - their ranges and talents are amazing.Great reaction - thanks for sharing. And we all hope that by now you've discovered their original music, also. One more layer of these multi-talented performers.
Thank you for reacting to this awesome Pentatonix video. They have amazing covers AND they have two albums of original songs and some original songs sprinkled on albums which also have covers on them. Later this year will be their 10-year anniversary. They have hundreds of songs and videos. They toured constantly before the pandemic. They have toured 5 of the 7 continents.
When Scott, the first soloist and all other besides Avi (Matt after 2017), the bass line is sung by Avi Kaplan - second soloist. When Avi takes the lead, Scott sings the bass line. Scott Hoying is a baritone that can hit both bass and tenor notes.
Yes, Scott takes over the bass line when they do it live, but there's an interview with Avi where he said he did both parts in this version using overdubbing.
Lol! He was literally Mitch-slapped! Fellow Pentaholics we love to see that expression, huh? Now you need to do more Pentatonix and check out Home Free, Man of Constant Sorrow. And if you dig bass singers, you have to check out Geoff Castellucci's channel -- 16 Tons, Country Roads, Blackbird!
Mitch, the high voice, will blow your mind. Check out their cover of Gold for his awesomeness as well as Aha Live in Singapore. That song won them a Grammy.
Avi (the second soloist) is the bass and when he has a solo Scott (the baritone and first soloist covers the bass). Kristin is the mezzo soprano and Mitch (the 4th soloist is a tenor). Kevin (only member in this cover without a solo) is the beatboxer, cellist and tenor.
Loved the 'Mitch Face' - the guy with the hat and the angelic voice.... they have covers, originals, Christmas songs - they make everything they do - better... I like their covers better than the original versions, their original songs are beautiful and meaningful - Avi (Mr Beard) is haunting, Mitch (the hat) is just incredible, Kevin, the beatboxer is insanely talented, Kirsty is wonderful and Scott (the first blonde guy) is also amazing in his range and ability - I have subbed in hope that you react to more PTX (Pentatonix). They have such a diverse range of songs, there will be a song you know that you can react to.
Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole! Scott first singer did the bass on second verse. You need to start from the beginning they won the Sing off competition but you will get the history
Leonard Cohen, before he passed, is said to have considered this PTX cover to be the best version ever of his song. I agree, and I think you may, as well.
Welcome to my world. I love PTX. As a Pentaholic, I live for this. Seeing someone new discover PTX. You have 10 years of content to explore. Loved your reaction. I would love to hear your remarks about my favorite PTX song, Amazing Grace
You've been " Mitch slapped"! The hat guy is Mitch, the deep voice is Avi, tall guy Scott, girl Kirstie and best beat boxer ever Kevin. Welcome to our wonderful world of PTX.
Scott sings the bass line when Avi is singing lead. All of their ranges are insane. There are no effects, other than production reverbs. Everything you here is their voices, unless Kevin plays the cello. In their latest “90’s Dance Medley” they use an auto-tune effect but only for the effect, not to correct anyone’s pitch LOL.
I’m SO excited to watch you indulge your way down the PTX rabbit hole. You have so many wonderful surprises ahead! (And you give top-shelf Mitch Face!!!) Thanks for this super-genuine reaction. We Pentaholics love it when somebody listens and “gets it.”
Yeah, the guy with the beard and beanie is the deep voice. Avi (Ahh-vee) Kaplan. Trained in classical and opera. Full fledged basso profundo. He left them a few years ago to do his own thing and they have a new guy doing bass in newer videos. Do you know how many of us old time Pentaholics watch new reactors to this just to see their faces go into "Does not compute" when Mitch comes in? (Scrawny dude with the hat) LOL We adore Mitch, that voice can do things humans never thought. Now you need to hear them do "Amazing Grace" and "Bohemian Rhapsody". You'll get hopelessly addicted like us.
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix, or PTX for short. Get ready for a quick boost to your channel from their rabid fans who call ourselves “Pentaholics”. Here is my quick intro to the group for new fans. PTX is a five member “a Capella” (without instruments) vocal band formed in 2011 for the NBC television reality competition show “The Sing Off”. The original members are “the trio”, who went to high school together in Arlington, Texas made up of: SCOTT HOYING, male, 6’3”, usually blond, sings baritone, but has a wide vocal range and covers the bass line of songs when the normal bass is singing a lead. MITCH GRASSI, male, 5’10”, normally black hair but has changed body mass, wardrobe and hair style so much in videos he’s often mistaken for different people. Mitch has an amazingly high range (contra tenor) that some mistake for a second female voice. KIRSTIN MALDONADO, female, 5’4”, natural hair color is black but changes it often in videos. Kirsti (rhymes with “thirsty”) sings mezzo soprano and, for a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Added to “the trio” for the show were: AVI KAPLAN, male, 5’11”, long dark hair, beard, usually wears a knit hat of some kind. Avi is a classically trained “basso profundo”. He provides the vocal bass line as well as added vocal percussion but often uses his upper registry to sing vocal leads in a number of arrangements. Avi is the ONLY member of the band that has change. He left on good terms in 2017 for reasons related to conflicting demands of the band’s touring schedule and his personal/family commitments. He assisted the group in finding his replacement Matt Sallee. KEVIN OLUSOLA male, 6’1”, black, changing hair style, is known as “KO” and was asked to join PTX to provide vocal percussion after Scott watched a RUclips video of him “cello boxing” (beatboxing while playing his cello). KO is the classic over achiever of the group. He plays Cello, Piano, and Saxophone all at concert levels. He graduated pre-med from Yale, speaks Spanish and spent over a year in China where he became fluent in Chinese. He sings Tenor but vocals were not his strong suite when he started so he worked with other band members and a vocal coach until while on tour he would perform the featured vocals in "if I ever fall in love", (originally performed by guest artist Jason Derulo for the album and video). He also writes and produces music both individually and for the group. So, KO is more than “just the beatboxer”. The most recent member and the only change in the group’s membership is: MATT SALLEE, male, 5’9” black with usually close-cut black hair. Matt replaced Avi Kaplan in 2017 to provide vocals, vocal bass and percussion. Matt can be heard using his exceptional upper vocal range to provide a rich tenor/baritone lead often ending with a slide down to a deep bass punch. Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. The only exception is they may deliberately use Auto-Tune when they cover songs where it was used in the original and is key to the sound of that song. An example is "90's Dance Medley" when they use it in Cher’s, “Believe”. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. Enjoy the ride.
Those chills, the goose bumps, that singular tear in the corner of your eye, you just had your first Penta-gasm. Congratulations, you popped your cherry!
That deep voice is our beloved Avi (beard and beanie), who's a classically trained basso profundo. We miss him so much in the Pentatonix line-up. Avi left in 2017 due to the rigors of the group's schedule, and his mom was sick while they were touring, so he helped find his replacement, Matt Sallee. You will see Matt in any videos from 2018 or later. Matt had big shoes to fill, but he's such a talented performer in his own right, and now he's totally part of the PTX family
Leonard Cohen actually wrote 81 verses to this song. Of course most of them aren’t used since Mr. Cohen passed. I have subscribed in anticipation of lots more PTX.
He’s slapping his leather coat. Later , stomps his feet. The bass singer is Avi, I believe he is now with another band, home free. I love watching these videos of 1st time watchers. You have the same reaction I did. But, I cried.
Avi Kaplan was their bass at the time. If you want to see more, check out Home Free version of "Ring of Fire" featuring Avi. Both Home Free and Pentatonix are amazing acapella groups.
Welcome to the Land of "eargasms". Where headphones are an absolute must to catch every drop of vocal beauty. The reigning acapella champions are Pentatonix, Home Free, and Voiceplay. Enjoy the trip.
Please watch Beginners Guide to Pentatonix. You will learn the History of the group.Avi Kaplan is the bass. Kevin Olusola is the beatboxer, Scott Hoying is the blond who started. Mitch Grassi has the big hat and the girl is Kirsten Maldanado.
It's all them. They perform live and you can see the amazing talent, no enhancement. So glad you gave PTX a listen. Step through the door and prepare yourself. Their catalog is extensive and mind blowing. They also perform their own original songs. Once you have started this musical journey you can't turn away. Loved your reaction. We call ourselves pentaholics and we appear in droves when we discover someone new reacting to our glorious obsession! 😉
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Does anyone else watch the pentatonix reactions and wait for that “Mitch slap”
I'm completely with you ❤
Everybody who listen to these reactions waits for the “Mitch slap” - but they are all great
Is there any other reason to watch a reaction video!?😂❤
I get such a kick out of them hearing this for the first time. Always makes me smile.
And if they don’t react … I rewind, watch it again … and if no Mitch slap or appropriate “AWE” I move on to the next one immediately. 😎
Me waiting for mitchs solo like👀
SAME
Best part of any Pentatonix reaction!
@@emilywhittaker9414 I agree, that's mainly the reason why I watch these reactions.
Have you seen his solo of Your Power? It will break your heart and make your day, all at the same time.
@@marylynne9104 yes, I listen to it a lot and it really does make my day
Someone just got "Mitch-slapped" for the first time... lol
Lol
It’s what I came to see - love it when hallelujah is someone’s first PTX track, Mitch just shines in this set up
I come to these reaction vids to see how they react after being mitch-slapped 😍🥰😍
@@kelliepeak5384 same
This is honestly my favourite expression in the internet slang xD it's so hilariously accurate lol
You want insane... watch their “Bohemian Rhapsody” cover.
And continue the insanity with Daft Punk, which they won a Grammy for.
Bohemian Rhapsody MAY blow your mind.
Agreed! It is phenomenal!
Agreed. Two words: guitar solos
Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. Pentaholics will gladly guide your journey. We all love to recruit new Pentaholics everywhere.
Well said!
We totally do! 😊
Little Drummer Boy... nuf said
We are worst than the Borg. Resistance is futile!
“Beard Dude, Hat Guy, McDreamy... “ Within 3 videos I’m sure you’ll know them as Avi, Mitch, Scott, and Kevin, Kirsten (but you can call me Kirstie) and Matt. And full back stories.
They don't do just covers they have original songs as well
Definitely! In addition to their two "originals" albums ("Pentatonix" and the recently released "The Lucky Ones") most of their other albums (except "Classics" and "Top Pop" and a couple of the Christmas albums) always included a few originals along with the covers. ("The Baddest Girl", "Love Again", "Natural Disaster", "Run to You", "See Through", "Standing By" are great examples from their earliest albums, PTX Vol I, PTX Vol II, and PTX Vol III)
Twelve years worth
Kevin’s beat box isn’t enhanced. He is absolutely incredible.They won’t sing anything they can’t do live.
Avi is the bass, Scott the baritone, Kirstin is the mezzo soprano, Mitch is a counter tenor. Unbelievable range.
And Kevin is a tenor.
And to add to this, when Avi/Matt (new bass) sings, Scott sings the bass part. And everyone's right, nothing is enhanced & this sounds the same live!
Oh And that reaction to the hat guy (Mitch) is called being Mitch-slapped! Welcome to the Ptx rabbit hole!
Dunno about the enhanced, technically Eqing the breath out os enhancing even tho you don't need post to do that... very usefull for bass or beatboxer, especially if bases aren't true bases but they can just extend to it (with that I mean that thwy don't have resonance @ the lowest nodes), Geoff talked about this in a Q&A
And on mitch I think there is a little reverb or double for about a second, that said... are this considrd drastoc enhancements? nah, wouldn't say so, this are effects you can use in live as well without a lot of problems
Am I sure and do I have proofs they use some minor effects? no
How likely is it that they use some minor effects like reverb, EQ etc? quite likely
He was saying they use reverb and/or delay which they absolutely do use on their studio productions. Doesn't me they cant sing this live which obviously they can
Scott (1st singer, tall blonde guy) is the baritone and covers bass whenever the bass takes a solo..
Avi (2nd singer, bearded guy) is a bass profundo..
Kirstin (female) is a mezzo soprano
Mitch (big hat) is an incredible counter tenor
Kevin (beatboxer) is amazing and has MANY talents
..they are ALL amazing!!!!
Kevin’s tenor is really quite beautiful.
Basso
That was the best Mitch-slap in a while...just pure astonishment.
Homie was bout to let loose in his drawz. 🤣
That…is a HAT. 😂😂😂 Mitch got him in the end!! 😜
The Mitch-slap and the discovery of Avi's deep deep voice are always fun to watch.
I saw one where the person reacting like they really was slapped
@@dreyhawk I agree, I enjoy the Avi reactions equally as much, especially since they don't happen as often. I judge a person's headphones by whether or not they react to Avi. We really ought to come up with a nickname for reacting to Avi like we have for Mitch.
I laughed at the ‘mcdreamy’ and ‘scrawny dude with a hat’ descriptions. Great reaction! I suggest Bohemian Rhapsody as your next Pentatonix rabbit hole!
Same here!! 😂🤣
Definitely 😊
also Mr. Beard
Someone got hit w a Mitch wow! I adore him.
One of the best "Mitch faces" I've seen!
That my friend is called being Mitch - Slapped!!! Welcome to the rabbit hole x
The Mitchface did not disappoint! Welcome to the rabbit hole.
There it is!! That Mitch Face!! The Mitch Face is when someone hears Mitch (in the hat) for the first time!! We always watch reactors for that face! Welcome to being a Pentatolic like the rest of us!
Congratulations!! Longest enduring Mitchface ever! Daft Punk won them they’re first Grammy, Sound of Silence will give more chills.
Amazing grace by pentatonix, your soul will be touched. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
Yes for sure, Amazing Grace next. A must!!!
Actually all 5 of them sing. They have now won 3 Grammys and also have incredible original music. Welcome to the world of Pentaholics.
Love the look on your face when Mitch had the lead. That was a classic Mitch slap. Each member of the group is an amazing talent. Mitch, Scott (first verse) and Kirsten were highschool friends. What is amazing is the vocal range of each of them. Scott is nominally the baritone, but can sing bottom tenor at the upper range as well as bass when needed. Avi is nominally the bass, and is almost a basso profundo but with the upper range of a baritone. Kirsten is a coloratura soprano but has the range to sing alto. Mitch is a contratenor who can sing baritone. Kevin is the beat boxer and is a tenor. He can sing baritone as well. What is most incredible is how this was arranged. Each verse as well as each time the chorus was sung was a different arrangement. 4 arrangements for the verses and 6 for the chorus, and easy as beautiful as the others. A technical triumph that kept the soul of the music front and centre.
Avi Kaplan (2nd singer, beard and beanie) is a classically trained basso profundo and can go low enough with enough power to blow out speakers. There are RUclips videos on that. He was the groups original bass 2011-2017 and participated in selecting his replacement Matt Sallee. Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole. It is long and deep with 10 years of covers and original music.
These 5 can hum better than some can sing. Their harmonies are to die for. loved you Mitch slap face and the whole reaction.
Haha very true
Mitch has that effect on pretty everyone! 😉
I love when new people first hear Mitch and are speechless!
There are two "deep" voices on display in this song. First is AVI the 1st Bass of Pentatonix (Guy with wool cap). Then when he takes the lead vocal, Scott (Blond guy) takes over the Bass. That is the pattern they still use to this day, except with the new Bass, Matt. Great reaction. Thanks.
Couldn’t explain it better myself!!
They did that live and in some other songs. This is a studio version and Avi is double tracked.
@@Orodroth The jury is split on that. Every item I have seen about the actual studio track that was used for the video, says Avi is double tracked, OR Scott has taken over the Bass. The fact that there is no definitive answer is frustrating. Although more than one "Vocal Coach" has said that the "tone" of the Bass is Scott's in the video. And that the "Christmas Special" video, with Scott visibly taking over the Bass section, sounds the same as the "official" video. So believe what you will. I personally do hear a "difference" in the Bass during the Avi solo in the "Desert" video.
Scott takes the bass when Avi/Matt take lead. Check out Christmas Special- Hallelujah or Sound of Silence.
@@donny1960 When they sing live, Scott takes over bass. Studio recordings usually double Avi/ Matt. It's been misunderstood many times over because when they did a behind the scenes of a concert where they sung this song live, they mentioned Scott takes over in this song.
Watch Avi Kaplan’s “Change On the Rise”. He does ALL the vocals.
So true!! If he wants to hear his bass that song is INCREDIBLE
Ditto!!!!
The Mitch-Face is always so satisfying to watch. Never get tired of seeing the reaction we all have felt when a voice just floors us. Pentagram front and centre.
Nice to hear a reaction to the bass. I sang bass for a LONG time...and not baritone. At one time, I was in nine choirs. At once. I wasn't the best singer..but other basses found a way to come stand next to me, for a reason.
You only have about another 150-200 songs to go; three time Grammy winners and able to sing in multiple genres. Stick with them because as the others will tell you in the comments you will not regret it.👍👍😊
You need to add a playlist for Pentatonix now to save you having to move them later - you will not stop reacting to them anytime soon.
Welcome to the rabbit hole.
THERE'S NO TURNING BACK NOW... WELCOME TO THE PTX FAM 😍❤
-They do have an album of their own music.
-They do make effects with their voices to create the sound of a full band with only their vocals. And Kevin is a beatboxer/violinists/vocalist
-They won an A cappella singing competition and were signed to Sony.
-They have won 3 Grammys.
-His name is Mitch Grassi.
-I recommend watching/reacting to their live performances, they sound exactly the same.
-Avi(bass man with beard) has left the group and was replaced with a new member (Matt)
-They are fucking awesome and now that you have heard them you’ll be addicted.
There, that pretty much gets you up to speed. Enjoy becoming a Pentaholic
If theres a song that could unite mankind it would be this one being sung by this group.
Shortly before he passed, Leonard Cohen heard Pentatonix cover of his song. He said it was the best cover he had ever heard. The gentleman who started the song off is Scott and he's a baritone the gentleman in the beanie is avo and he is a basso
profundo and has been Known to blow speakers out he can sing so deep When he is Singing Scott takes over the Bass. Then there's Kirsty who's a mezzo soprano and the gentleman with the hat is Mitch. Mitch is a countertenor and can sing even higher than that. There is a video on RUclips Titled Mitch grassi range You get to hear him singing All of the different notes and octaves And I really don't know what any of that means but You do get to here Him at every point in his range. Pentatonix does mostly do covers. In February they released an album entitled the lucky ones and it is all original music. Then they just put out a 90s dance melody. Pentatonix never does a song that they cannot reproduce Live what they did For the official video. There is a live version of hallelujah I think the video is titled a Pentatonix holiday special. Kevin is the beat boxer and he Is a world class cello player.
. He has performed at Carnegie hall. In some videos he is playing the cello while beatboxing. He calls this cello boxIng. He plays the saxophone and the keyboard. He speaks fluent mandarin and graduated premed from Yale. Avi is a classically trained Opera singer. Kevin did not know he could sing when he joined Pentatonix but avi taught him how to sing. He doesn't sing often And he is a tenor. Since you enjoyed hallelujah which is Religious Song check out Amazing grace. In 2017 he leaves Pentatonix for personal reasons and on good terms with Pentatonix and helps to find his replacement matt. he now has a solo career Check out change on the rise. Every word you hear Every sound you hear every note you hear was all done by avi. Keep doing Pentatonix reactions and the Pentaholics will flock to you. We are a Fiercely Loyal and protective group of fans. Mitch and Scott have a side project titled super fruit And Kevin has his own channel called KO. Check out his cover of Down by Marion hill. To hear the wall of sound Pentatonix can make watch imagine. They have 3 Grammy's. Dive into their catalog there isn't a bad song. Pentatonix is THE a cappella group
Avi has broken equipment with his low notes. There is a RUclips video showing it. And I have to agree, one of the best Mitch faces I've seen.
Leonard Cohen wrote over 80 different verses to this song, not just 5. He usually performed 5 of them per performance but switched them out quite often in live performances.
Wow. Thanks
Now I want to read/hear them all, thank you for sharing!
Yes- I just recently heard that by he wrote it all in one night & by the last verse he was lying on the kitchen floor in his underwear & writing on a paper bag or something - worth Googling, for sure.
I didn't see anyone else post this, so I guess I will. Kevin (the Beatboxer) is actually creating the sounds with his mouth except the jacket thumping. It is just a bit more produced for the official MVs and albums. Maybe take a look at their live versions to see them actually perform all the parts. Like someone else said, they don't make anything they can't recreate live. Kevin also plays cello in some of their videos. And Scott plays piano. But those instances are few and far between.
Maybe check out "Say Something" cover or "Perfect" cover to see it in action.
Scott aka McDreamy LMAO I love it!!!
Omg that is the best Mitch face I have seen for quite a while. Yep he goes a lot higher. The whole 5 of them are truly amazing. Welcome to the family.
I have watched Pentatonix since they appeared on 'Sing Off', which they won. The group has grown and improved over the years. Avi the bass, left amicably to pursue his own career. He helped them find Matt Salle, his replacement. Scott, the first singer, is listed as baritone but has an enormous range that he uses to cover bass when needed. Mitch, the counter tenor, has a huge range also. Kristin, the mezzo soprano, and Mitch also cover each others parts when needed. Kevin the beat boxer, also sings and has a beautiful tenor voice that you'll see more in later videos. The more you watch, the more you'll get hooked! Their first grammy was in 2015 for 'Daft Punk', which was filmed in a closet for $400. The 2nd was in 2016 for 'Sugar Plum Fairy'. The 3rd was in 2017 for 'Jolene' with Dolly Parton. Their concerts are always sold out and they are prolific in releasing new music. From the beginning, Pentatonix hasn't received the respect they deserve. The sad thing is, the industry doesn't know what to do with them and therefore their music doesn't get nominated for grammys as it should. I'm sure this is disheartening for them.
Oh my Gosh that was the best “Mitch. Slap” I’ve ever seen. Priceless!!! Welcome to the Pentatonic’s rabbit hole. More PTX please?
Mitch, one with hat! Kirsty , both change their looks constantly. Avi , bass....has now left group. Matt took over Bass, and the There is blond, Scott! Watch... "Imagine," "Sound of Silence ", and "Amazing Grace! ". Also, many, mire. Also react to Born Free... " Ring of Fire", Avi , is guest on that sound. Then there is Superfruit! Scott and Mitch, on you tube, together. They do skits, songs and other funnie things. But watch their " Frozen Medley " and " The Promise" . Glad you are now into the Pentatonix Rabbit hole along with all of us! Enjoyed watching your reaction!!
More Pentatonix reactions, please! It’s so fun to watch people discover how amazing they are! Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sound of Silence, Imagine.. all excellent. You really can’t go wrong with any choice 😊
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Welcome to Pentatonix!!! You’re just getting started !
A Pentatonix newbie! Hurray! Hope you explore them some more. If you want to see PTX do something completely different, I recommend their Daft Punk medley. It was their first Grammy winner.
A quickstart guide to PTX:
Scott Hoying: the blonde dude. He's a baritone, often sings lead but can sing bass when Avi or Matt are singing lead.
Mitch Grassi: He's the guy with the hat. He's a countertenor. He can go insanely high.
Kirstin Maldonado: she's the only woman in the group. She's a mezzo soprano. Her, Scott, and Mitch all went to the same high school and sang together there.
Kevin Osula: he's the beatboxer of the group, but he is also an amazing singer, can play the cello, graduated from Juliard, and speaks 4 languages fluently. He's pretty awesome.
Avi Kaplan: he's the guy with the beard, and has a beautiful basso profundo voice. He left the group in 2017 because he couldn't keep up with the ptx schedule.
Matt Salee: He replaced Avi as bass in 2017. He's not in this video, but if you watch some of their newer ones he's in those.
Ben Bram: he doesn't sing or appear in their videos, but a lot of people call him the hidden sixth member. He's their manager, producer, AV guy, and even arranges some of their music. He also went to high school with Mitch, Scott, and Kirstin.
Some fun facts:
They got their big break on the TV show "the sing off". They actually only met avi for the first time a few days before their performance. After winning, the record label they won a contract with in the sing off decided to drop them. They then recorded their daft punk medley in Avi's closet and edited it in the kitchen. The whole music video had a budget of $400 USD. It proceeded to win them a Grammy. It only went up from there. They got two more Grammys and now get millions of views on every song they upload.
They pride themselves on only recording thind they can also do live, so the only artificial editing they do is adding effects like echo or whatever.
Occasionally Kevin will play his cello in a song, or they might do a collaboration with another musician, but other than that it's 100% no instruments.
Welcome to the ptx rabbit hole! You ain't leaving anytime soon.
Some song suggestions:
Their cover of Imagine
Bohemian rhapsody
Daft punk medley
Any of their Christmas music
Sound of silence
Dance of the sugar plum fairy (also won them a Grammy, despite having no lyrics)
If you want other great acapella groups after listening to all of PTX's stuff, I recommend Voiceplay or Home Free. Both are awesome. Both have basses with fabulously long hair like Avi.
Thanks for all the info :) Appreciate it
The high voice guy is Mitch and you just got “Mitch slapped.” 💕 We Pentaholics will follow you on your journey with PTX.
Amazing Grace is also wonderful.
I absolutely love watching the reaction of those who never heard Pentatonix singing! I know what's coming because i can't get enough of them so i listen to them all day long, but i really get more pleasure watching the reactions of those like you, Von Schnitzel Crum, when you see and hear them for the first time! They truly are amazing and i absolutely love watching you all realize that too!
More ptx bohemian Rhapsody sounds of silence amazing grace and imagine 🔥
Once I realized there are a bunch of RUclipsrs reacting to Hallelujah, I’ve been binge watching them just to watch them being Mitch slapped. I had the same reaction the first time I heard them. And Avi’s bass is amazing too, even if I didn’t have to pry my chin off the floor when I heard him the first time. The fact that the original video of this has 718 million views as of September 16, 2023, should be a hint that they really are spectacular!
If you are ever able to see PTX live, I highly recommend you do so. They’re actually BETTER live! I saw them perform in Phoenix, Arizona, USA last Saturday night, and it was absolutely incredible. 😊😊😊
I cried the first time I heard Hallelujah. Then I watched it again 5 more times to enjoy it. Now I have it on my playlist with some others.
I was Mitch-slapped repeatedly once I discovered their other songs. They are incrediblè.
Now I watch youtubers react to enjoy seeing their face.
Welcome to the rabbit hole of PTX. You won’t regret the fall. It’s fun in here. Watch Sound of Silence next.
Mitch face! When you first hear him, the guy in the hat, the WTF? moment is awesome. And yes, Mitch can go waaay higher. And it's Avi who does the bass, the guy with the beanie.
Mitch Grassi the one in the big hat has an exceptional Vocal range the guy can hit whistle notes
Avi, the guy with the big beard, was the Bass (covered by Scott, the blonde dude, when Avi is singing). Avi left a while ago but Matt, who replaced him, is also very good.
Thy won’t put out something they can’t replicate live on stage. They really are that talented. Welcome to the rabbit hole.
And there it is, Mitchface! Between being Mitchslapped (hearing Mitch Grassi for the first time) and falling into Avi-awe, you’ve been served' by 5 of the most talented performers on Earth! Mitch has a vocal range that spans over 6 octaves!
Welcome to PTX! Bohemian Rhapsody..Imagine..Mary did you know..Amazing Grace are all guaranteed to give goosies!!
As you go down the PENTATONIX rabbit hole, you need to listen to the Begginers Guide to Pentonix to answer your questions.
Shortly before his death, Leonard Cohen heard this cover and said it was his favorite version! Check out :
Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone.
Sound of Silence.
Imagine.
Can't Hold Us.
Can You Feel the Love Tonight.
New Rules /Are You That Somebody.
...the list is endless. Latest album (The Lucky Ones) is all originals.
"Goosies", AND your first "Mitch-slap"! They are all capable of sharing vocal "duties" (bass, tenor, etc) although Kevin is the beatboxer, and Avi has been known to blow a speaker - their ranges and talents are amazing.Great reaction - thanks for sharing. And we all hope that by now you've discovered their original music, also. One more layer of these multi-talented performers.
Let the flood gates open.....here come the Pentaholics.
The fastest way for any reactor to increase their subscribers? Start reacting to Pentatonix.
What an awesome reaction, welcome! Your Mitch face was priceless, I'm happily looking forward to watch more of your reactions to PTX 😊
They do original music too. My favorite original songs from them are Sing and Can’t Sleep Love. Nice Mitch face.
That Mitch effect... never gets old
Love the Mitch face (dude with the great hat), this was Leonard Cohens favorite cover. Listen to Sound of Silence.
The Mitch face!!! Welcome to our world !
Thank you for reacting to this awesome Pentatonix video. They have amazing covers AND they have two albums of original songs and some original songs sprinkled on albums which also have covers on them. Later this year will be their 10-year anniversary. They have hundreds of songs and videos. They toured constantly before the pandemic. They have toured 5 of the 7 continents.
Now you need to check out a group called Home free. More A Capella awesomeness.
When Scott, the first soloist and all other besides Avi (Matt after 2017), the bass line is sung by Avi Kaplan - second soloist. When Avi takes the lead, Scott sings the bass line. Scott Hoying is a baritone that can hit both bass and tenor notes.
Yes, Scott takes over the bass line when they do it live, but there's an interview with Avi where he said he did both parts in this version using overdubbing.
Lol! He was literally Mitch-slapped! Fellow Pentaholics we love to see that expression, huh? Now you need to do more Pentatonix and check out Home Free, Man of Constant Sorrow. And if you dig bass singers, you have to check out Geoff Castellucci's channel -- 16 Tons, Country Roads, Blackbird!
Mitch, the high voice, will blow your mind. Check out their cover of Gold for his awesomeness as well as Aha Live in Singapore. That song won them a Grammy.
The bass is Avi Kaplan, the beard on the right. When he has to sing, Scott, next to him sings the bass.
Avi (the second soloist) is the bass and when he has a solo Scott (the baritone and first soloist covers the bass). Kristin is the mezzo soprano and Mitch (the 4th soloist is a tenor). Kevin (only member in this cover without a solo) is the beatboxer, cellist and tenor.
They are all amazing but every time I hear Kristen s voice I well up.
Loved the 'Mitch Face' - the guy with the hat and the angelic voice.... they have covers, originals, Christmas songs - they make everything they do - better... I like their covers better than the original versions, their original songs are beautiful and meaningful - Avi (Mr Beard) is haunting, Mitch (the hat) is just incredible, Kevin, the beatboxer is insanely talented, Kirsty is wonderful and Scott (the first blonde guy) is also amazing in his range and ability - I have subbed in hope that you react to more PTX (Pentatonix). They have such a diverse range of songs, there will be a song you know that you can react to.
Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole! Scott first singer did the bass on second verse. You need to start from the beginning they won the Sing off competition but you will get the history
Leonard Cohen, before he passed, is said to have considered this PTX cover to be the best version ever of his song. I agree, and I think you may, as well.
Welcome to my world. I love PTX. As a Pentaholic, I live for this. Seeing someone new discover PTX. You have 10 years of content to explore. Loved your reaction. I would love to hear your remarks about my favorite PTX song, Amazing Grace
Also listen to Sounds of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, Imagine, Amazing Grace, Daft Punk n
You've been " Mitch slapped"! The hat guy is Mitch, the deep voice is Avi, tall guy Scott, girl Kirstie and best beat boxer ever Kevin. Welcome to our wonderful world of PTX.
Scott sings the bass line when Avi is singing lead. All of their ranges are insane.
There are no effects, other than production reverbs. Everything you here is their voices, unless Kevin plays the cello.
In their latest “90’s Dance Medley” they use an auto-tune effect but only for the effect, not to correct anyone’s pitch LOL.
Yep, you've been Mitch Slapped! I love seeing people's first reaction to Pentatonix. Their shock and awe is priceless. Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole.
Also, Kevin, the Beatboxer, is also an incredibly talented vocalist and musician. I LOVE when he plays cello!
I’m SO excited to watch you indulge your way down the PTX rabbit hole. You have so many wonderful surprises ahead!
(And you give top-shelf Mitch Face!!!)
Thanks for this super-genuine reaction. We Pentaholics love it when somebody listens and “gets it.”
I love the reaction to Avi's bass. And then.... the "Mitch face"~!~
Glad you enjoyed 😁
i think you will soon be a Pentaholic like all of us welcome and enjoy everything they do is amazing
I look forward to seeing reactions to each member. Mitch slapped is a great honor
Yeah, the guy with the beard and beanie is the deep voice. Avi (Ahh-vee) Kaplan. Trained in classical and opera. Full fledged basso profundo. He left them a few years ago to do his own thing and they have a new guy doing bass in newer videos.
Do you know how many of us old time Pentaholics watch new reactors to this just to see their faces go into "Does not compute" when Mitch comes in? (Scrawny dude with the hat) LOL We adore Mitch, that voice can do things humans never thought.
Now you need to hear them do "Amazing Grace" and "Bohemian Rhapsody". You'll get hopelessly addicted like us.
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix, or PTX for short. Get ready for a quick boost to your channel from their rabid fans who call ourselves “Pentaholics”. Here is my quick intro to the group for new fans.
PTX is a five member “a Capella” (without instruments) vocal band formed in 2011 for the NBC television reality competition show “The Sing Off”. The original members are “the trio”, who went to high school together in Arlington, Texas made up of:
SCOTT HOYING, male, 6’3”, usually blond, sings baritone, but has a wide vocal range and covers the bass line of songs when the normal bass is singing a lead.
MITCH GRASSI, male, 5’10”, normally black hair but has changed body mass, wardrobe and hair style so much in videos he’s often mistaken for different people. Mitch has an amazingly high range (contra tenor) that some mistake for a second female voice.
KIRSTIN MALDONADO, female, 5’4”, natural hair color is black but changes it often in videos. Kirsti (rhymes with “thirsty”) sings mezzo soprano and, for a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”.
Added to “the trio” for the show were:
AVI KAPLAN, male, 5’11”, long dark hair, beard, usually wears a knit hat of some kind. Avi is a classically trained “basso profundo”. He provides the vocal bass line as well as added vocal percussion but often uses his upper registry to sing vocal leads in a number of arrangements. Avi is the ONLY member of the band that has change. He left on good terms in 2017 for reasons related to conflicting demands of the band’s touring schedule and his personal/family commitments. He assisted the group in finding his replacement Matt Sallee.
KEVIN OLUSOLA male, 6’1”, black, changing hair style, is known as “KO” and was asked to join PTX to provide vocal percussion after Scott watched a RUclips video of him “cello boxing” (beatboxing while playing his cello). KO is the classic over achiever of the group. He plays Cello, Piano, and Saxophone all at concert levels. He graduated pre-med from Yale, speaks Spanish and spent over a year in China where he became fluent in Chinese. He sings Tenor but vocals were not his strong suite when he started so he worked with other band members and a vocal coach until while on tour he would perform the featured vocals in "if I ever fall in love", (originally performed by guest artist Jason Derulo for the album and video). He also writes and produces music both individually and for the group. So, KO is more than “just the beatboxer”.
The most recent member and the only change in the group’s membership is:
MATT SALLEE, male, 5’9” black with usually close-cut black hair. Matt replaced Avi Kaplan in 2017 to provide vocals, vocal bass and percussion. Matt can be heard using his exceptional upper vocal range to provide a rich tenor/baritone lead often ending with a slide down to a deep bass punch.
Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches!
1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. The only exception is they may deliberately use Auto-Tune when they cover songs where it was used in the original and is key to the sound of that song. An example is "90's Dance Medley" when they use it in Cher’s, “Believe”.
2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen.
Enjoy the ride.
Yes!! Love ur reaction!! Must listen to Mary did u know and sound of silence, can’t forget amazing grace! U will love it!
Those chills, the goose bumps, that singular tear in the corner of your eye, you just had your first Penta-gasm.
Congratulations, you popped your cherry!
Pentatonix and Home Free are the 2 best accapella groups ever. Try Man of Constant Sorrow by Home Free. You wont be disappointed 😊
Yes, the dude in the beanie is Avi Kaplan who was their original bass. He does solo stuff now and I think you'd love his "Change on the Rise".
That deep voice is our beloved Avi (beard and beanie), who's a classically trained basso profundo. We miss him so much in the Pentatonix line-up. Avi left in 2017 due to the rigors of the group's schedule, and his mom was sick while they were touring, so he helped find his replacement, Matt Sallee. You will see Matt in any videos from 2018 or later. Matt had big shoes to fill, but he's such a talented performer in his own right, and now he's totally part of the PTX family
Please react to more of them! Can You Feel the Love Tonight is another stellar one by them and you will hear the “scrawny guy” go off❣️
Their rendition of Amazing Grace is stunning. Great reaction. This group is fabulous. They also have original songs as well.
I love listening to Mitch can't get enough!!!
Leonard Cohen actually wrote 81 verses to this song. Of course most of them aren’t used since Mr. Cohen passed. I have subscribed in anticipation of lots more PTX.
He’s slapping his leather coat. Later , stomps his feet. The bass singer is Avi, I believe he is now with another band, home free. I love watching these videos of 1st time watchers. You have the same reaction I did. But, I cried.
Avi Kaplan was their bass at the time. If you want to see more, check out Home Free version of "Ring of Fire" featuring Avi. Both Home Free and Pentatonix are amazing acapella groups.
For something more lively, listen to their award winning cover of Daft Punk Medley, Sing...aww heck anything they sing is pure magic.
Welcome to the Land of "eargasms". Where headphones are an absolute must to catch every drop of vocal beauty. The reigning acapella champions are Pentatonix, Home Free, and Voiceplay. Enjoy the trip.
Please watch Beginners Guide to Pentatonix. You will learn the History of the group.Avi Kaplan is the bass. Kevin Olusola is the beatboxer, Scott Hoying is the blond who started. Mitch Grassi has the big hat and the girl is Kirsten Maldanado.
It's all them. They perform live and you can see the amazing talent, no enhancement. So glad you gave PTX a listen. Step through the door and prepare yourself. Their catalog is extensive and mind blowing. They also perform their own original songs. Once you have started this musical journey you can't turn away. Loved your reaction. We call ourselves pentaholics and we appear in droves when we discover someone new reacting to our glorious obsession! 😉
Hehe...."McDreamy". I think the rest of the group is gonna have a lot of fun with that one! Welcome to the Pentaholics..... cheers🍻