You should give a listen to their Official Video of John Lennon’s Imagine and also their cover of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion’s The Prayer. Both very different and both very beautiful.
Nick, Keven is not only the best boxer but perhaps the finest musician in the group. In some videos he plays the cello beautifully, and occasionally he sings a brief solo part in an elegant falsetto. You can find these videos on RUclips pretty easily. Bob, old choral singer from NC.
I’m not a techie but it sounds as if you have two mics on - I hear the same echo when someone at work has both headphone and computer mics working. Hope the new mic helps!
The second singer ( the one you didn’t recognize) is the original bass, Avi Kaplan. He is absolutely incredible. He left the group to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Matt, who is also amazingly talented. Kevin is the beat boxer. When Avi takes the lead, Scott seamlessly takes over the bass.
He left because his mum was I’ll and couldn’t keep the schedule of pentatonic, he didn’t want to hold them back. So left with everyone’s best wishes. He even recommended and helped find his replacement.
I'm sure others will assist you with your confusion about Matt (who is not in this video, since he hadn't yet joined PTX), but I MUST tell you about Avi Kaplan, the second singer in this song whose voice so impressed you. Avi was Pentatonix' original bass singer. He is actually a classically-trained basso profundo, the lowest of the bass ranges. Avi already had a small following from his choral and operatic training and teaching, and was headed for an operatic career when Ben Bram (the current PTX arranger) introduced him to Scott in 2011. His musical skill is off the charts as a singer and songwriter. Avi can even sing two notes at once, called overtones. There's a great clip of him whistling The Lion Sleeps Tonight over a droning bass note. Many PTX fans were heartbroken when Avi left the group in 2017. The frantic touring pace that PTX maintained, plus all their other commitments, was affecting Avi's health. Then his mother had her second cancer scare, and Avi reconsidered his priorities. We are so glad he did, because Avi now has his own solo career, writing and singing music that is much closer to his heart. His music is personal and powerful, and his inspiration comes from the natural world he loves and the challenges and triumphs in his own life. Also, the Avi to Matt shift is the only member change in 12 years of PTX.
Avi's voice isn't low enough to be a Basso Profundo, because even Geoff and Tim has deeper voices and darker tone than Avi and they aren't Basso Profundo.
Thanks. I was really hopeful that somebody would clarify this. And it is true that Avi was very much missed as in my opinion there is no other bass singer who gives me goosebumps from the first until the last note. Just can´t get enough.
@@yvonneclaes5208 Thanks for correcting that. The Los Angeles Opera was offering Avi a position as a bass/basso profundo when Ben and Scott recruited him into PTX for The Sing Off. And also, some things that characterize an actual basso profundo are the clarity, texture, mobility and resonance Avi brings to his performance that I haven't heard in Geoff or Tim. Yes, they can get very low and sub-harmonic, but it's not the same. A good example of Avi's resonance and clarity at very low notes is his solo part in his collaboration with Peter Hollens - "Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair", which was done in 2015. ruclips.net/video/3oc1XuqzyGs/видео.html
Only one change, the bass singer. Avi Kaplan was first, now it is Matt. Avi's solo career is amazing. I believe everyone has a soft spot in their hearts for him.
If you’d like to see them in a “laid back” version, sitting around each other, just with mic’s I’d suggest: Gold - Pentatonix (Kiiara Cover) If you know the original you will understand how fantastic their cover is! Mitch blows your mind as well as all the other 4. What they contribute, their timing, their perfectness! It’s amazing!
For many Pentaholics, this video was our 1st exposure to PTX. We all got goose bumps, and then the famous "Mitch-slap" when we heard his angelic voice. One thing we comment on with PTX is how clear their voices always are.
This was my first song that I heard from PTX. I am a person who, when listening to a new group or vocalist, I need to listen to three or four songs to see if I like them. For PTX my love was instant! After about 4 years of being a Pentaholic, next month I am going to see them live in Toronto! I can’t wait! Stay safe, stay sane,stay strong!
Avi is the person that sung second. He was the first bass of the group and the only member that left and was replaced by Matt. Avi does his own music at his pace. He said the constant touring was hard on him and his mother was fighting cancer. Kevin is the beat boxer( the person stamping) and percussionist extraordinaire. When Avi does his solo, Scott, the first soloist, does the bass. He has incredible range. They also have quite a few originals. Pentaholic from Guyana 🇬🇾 here.
Mitch is a counter-tenor. He can go higher than some sopronos easily. This video is just a sample of his range. Bohemian Rhapsody, Say Something, Blinding Lights, Come Along are all good videos to watch. And when you are ready for Christmas Music - O Come All Ye Faithful.
There is only one change… Avi Kaplan left in 2017, replaced by Matt Sallee.. People think there’s a change due to Mitch and Kirstie constantly changing their looks..
The bass is the second singer, Avi Kaplan. His solo music is amazing. He's my favorite singer/songwriter. Kevin is the beatboxer and does the stomping.
It's beatboxer Kevin who does the clapping and stomping. The bearded guy with the beanie is the bass Avi, who quit for a solo career and was replaced by Matt
Again, welcome to the PTX world. I would recommend their Daft Punk Medley for another cover. They won their first Grammy for it. After that, I would recommend their ORIGINAL, Love Again. Love Again because it is the same clubby dance EDM vibe as Daft Punk and when I have played it for people, they don't believe me that it is acapella. Their cover of The Prayer is a lot of Mitch and it is awesome! Don't know if others have told you, but they have 3 Grammy's, were nominated for a 4th and they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this year. They brought back acapella and made it a very cool thing. I can't wait to see them live next month.
Nick i envy your new found appreciation for PTX. My own continuing journey of their talents has been amazing. The more you hear the more you cant believe what they are capable of doing.
Now you gotta start exploring their sheer range of styles and genres. Next I suggest their "90's Dance Medley," their Grammy winning songs "Daft Punk Medley" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", "Mary, Did You Know?", and their original piece "Love Again."
There has only been one member change in Pentatonix, and that was Avi (Kaplan, the man you didn’t recognise). He is incredible, just one in a million, and you should check his solo work out. Avi was replaced by Matt for the bass. Kevin is the beatboxer/percussionist you see here, stomping and beatboxing. Don’t worry, it’s a lot of info to take in immediately. They do covers and their own originals. Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody and The Prayer are must-sees ❤
"Mary Did You Know" is a favorite of mine and don't dare leave out "My Heart With You". Truly, you can't go wrong on anything they have done but of course we all have our favorites. "Sing" is just fun as is "Come Along" When you've got all that down pat they will surprise the heck out of you with "Bohemian Rhapsody". Really, they did that. Be sure to listen to the ones they won Grammy awards for. "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Faeries" is just genius!!
@@B3thBakes They really put some gusto into it. Sweet Mitch is wonderful when he sings the line "The Great I Am" and holds the note so long. He takes a huge gulp of air after so he must have been on dead empty of air and ready to fall down for it. LOL
Watch their cover of gold. It's them sitting around on a couch just jamming out and it's phenomenal. I also love bohemian rhapsody, daft punk, say something, and you need to go down to superfruit rabbit hole which is Mitch and Scott who started their own channel and it's hysterical. My favorite is when they have Kristin on and they to the Frozen medley and their Rise cover tears me up everytime.
In my opinion, the very best video of them live is 2016 Popspring concert. It is about 15 minutes and worth every minute of it. PTX fans love watching this one over and over. They perform 3 originals and their Evolution of Michael Jackson. Perfect one for you to see just how amazing they are live and what great song writers they are as well.
I really like their Times Talks hour when they talk about their journey and answer audience questions and perform 4 songs live, it is very entertaining, as we know it would be
Yep, this is the big kahuna of PTX. Loved your reaction, looking forward to more. If you’re starting a list … Grammy winners are their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and a duet with Dolly Parton on Jolene. Big, luscious anthems like this one include Can You Feel the Love Tonight, The Prayer and Amazing Grace. To see their versatility, try Bohemian Rhapsody, Problem and Havana. Songs with introspective vibes are Imagine (official video, please), Mad World and Say Something. For exuberant fun, try Sing (an original), Can’t Hold Us and Come Along. More stellar originals include Coffee in Bed, Love Me When I Don’t and Anchor. A couple more of note are Prayers for This World (written by the great Diane Warren) and O Come All Ye Faithful (Christmas is a whole separate category). Honestly, any title you choose will be a good one. Their Popspring performance is live and includes three originals and a Michael Jackson medley. And Recording Evergreen is a mini-doc on their studio work while producing a recent-ish Christmas album. It gives you a good look at how they work together and how dedicated they are to creating exactly what they want. Too much? Sorry, but not really, lol. I adore this group of exceptional humans. Peace …
Great reaction. Thank you. 99.5 percent of Pentatonix fans actually welcome pausing to comment when reacting to Pentatonix. We are are here for your reactions so feel free to pause, comment, rewind, etc., because those actions make the experience more fun for us. We can always watch the uninterrupted video on Pentatonix' channel. Kevin is the percussionist, Matt is the bass but he is not in this video, Avi is in this one.
PTX revolutionized a cappella. After people get over the fact that they are doing these arrangements without instruments, the next question they ask is “can they do it live?” I’ve seen them in concert 2x and I promise you, they can! Here’s a live version of Hallelujah with the same lineup: ruclips.net/video/haFHrfmfHbc/видео.html
Before PTX was The Swingle Singers, from Paris now London. They brought voice to classical orchestral music in addition to redoing vocal pieces. They intercepted current acapella trends by collaborating with Peter Hollens on Wayfaring Stranger. See Libertango, Beethovenxs 5th, Blackbird.
@jerrybaker2857 Another current group I'd suggest is Skylark Vocal Ensemble. They're each classically trained chamber soloists who come together to sing really good but seldom heard classical pieces that aren't part of the 'canon' and don't easily fit into what classical audiences will pay for. Short (one hour) concerts that weave together shorter songs to form an overarching theme or tell a story. Albums 'Once Upon a Time' and "A Christmas Carol' are really accessible, as they have narration+music and tell the stories Snow White/The Little Mermaid & the Dickens classic. They don't have a large RUclips presence, but can be found @SkylarkVocalEnsemble. Listening to individual songs, though, sort of misses the point of what they're doing. I'd say just buy any album & listen to it all the way through.
Thanks for this, NIck, huge Pentatonix fan! The singer you didn't recognize is Avi Kaplan, who left the group in 2017. Would love to see you react to Bohemian Rhapsody.
The gentleman wearing the beanie is Avi Kaplan (pronounced Ah-Vee) and he was the basso profundo and original bass for Pentatonix. He left due to personal reasons and the touring schedule was too much for him. His mother had cancer and he was unable to be with her and his family and friends. He did not want to hold the group back and so chose to take leave. He created his own music and has an amazing solo career. Please check out his music as well. His first big song was Change on the Rise which is a fan favorite and has been featured on a few television shows. It is an inspirational song about what he went through post Pentatonix and his determination to gain his fire back. Please treat yourself to an amazing live performance of Hallelujah performed on their Christmas Special. Some think its even better than this video which has over 714 million views. Here is the Url ruclips.net/video/haFHrfmfHbc/видео.html The beatboxer(percussionist) is Kevin Olusola. He is also a tenor and does sing as well but his beatboxing abilities are off the charts. PTX has 3 Grammy wins in their earlier years. Please react to Daft Punk (medley) which is their first win. You will get to see an entirely different side to this super talented group. Each member is a musical genuis and the group is so diverse. When they come together, as you indicated, they are perfection. Loved your descriptive narrative of what you experienced and heard. You'll catch something new each time you watch and listen to them. I just subscribed and hope you will react to Avi's solo work as well. Thanks!!!
Are we witnessing the creation of a new Pentaholic?! I think we are!!! 🎉 I love to find a new reactor. I feel like my journey of discovery is beginning all over again and I’m LOVING IT! Welcome to the rabbit hole… Subscribed! 🏴
Since everyone is filling you in on the group, I will just make a request. Their cover of "Gold" by Kiara is...well....gold! If you are not familiar with the original, listen to at least part of it, then listen to what they do with it. It is a live recording, sadly not on any of their albums. 90's Dance Medly is also oustanding, as is almost everything they do.
I feel like no one appreciates their Gold cover but it is honestly my favorite of theirs... especially when comparing to the original. An upgrade for sure!
Their evolution videos are very good. They are one take medleys. They recorded a few takes and posted the best one. They are Evolution of Music, Evolution of Beyonce, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Evolution of Rhianna, and Evolution of Arianna Grande. Usually if you see microphones, it is not a studio recording.
How incredible that Mitch, Scott and Kiersten all went to high school together. The talent of these 3 friends! Off the charts. Then you add Kevin, Avi and the Matt (who replaced Avi) and you get a not-from-this-world musical group.
I would suggest listening to their "pop spring 2016" video. It is an MTV recording I believe, so very well done. It features 3 of their originals and also their Evolution of Michael Jackson". Seeing them live will give you a whole new appreciation for what they do.
The tall blond guy is Scott Hoying-Baritone; the girl is Kirstin Maldonado, Mezzo-Soprano; the guy with the hat is Mitch Grassi, Counter-Tenor; the bearded guy with the turban is Avi Kaplan, Basso-Profundo; and the Beatboxer is Kevin Olusola, Tenor/Cellist/Cellist-Beatboxer. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch met in a high school in Arlington, TX (between Dallas and Ft. Worth), and at graduation went to different colleges to major in music. They got back together for a TV singing competition called "Sing-Off." They required 5 person groups, so Avi, and Kevin came on-board as referrals. They are in the California Mojave Desert for this video. Thank you for your reaction, you handle it well.
Mitch is incredible. He releases a new song tomorrow under his solo persona Messer. They all have solo projects so you have a big old rabbit hole to go down. 😊
That second singer with the spectacular voice is Avi Kaplan. He is an opera trained basso profundo, now pursuing a successful solo career. He is a talented arranger and songwriter who played a great part in PTX's early success. If you want to react to his solo work, start with 'Change on the Rise'.
If you would like to see some of their process, they have a great video of some of the recording of their album "Evergreen". It shows their process and their raw talent.
Hi. Nice reaction Avi Kaplan was Pentatonix bass singer from the beginning SingOff competition where they started through the first 6 years. You can find him now under his own name on RUclips as a singer-songwriter. He is trending folk rock right now but his most famous song is Change On the Rise used in several tv shows. Another singer for you to listen too since you are just starting will remind you of Dimash. Marcelito Pomoy. A good place to start for him is The Prayer.
Their harmonies are always incredible but in this in particular I get goosebumps every single time. Really looking forward to watching you going on the acapella journey!
Another great reaction! Pause as much as you want because we Pentaholics have watched/listened to their songs many times. I tune in to hear what you have to say and to watch your facial expressions/reactions. Daft Punk, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Amazing Grace. 💕
In the RUclips universe there are three really talented a cappella groups you should get to know. Each one has five members which includes a bass and beat boxer but outside of that they are very different. Pentatonix, Home Free and Voiceplay all offer something different but they all are really skilled artists!
Also don’t leave out the newest group, The Bass Gang. Even the other groups are noticing TBG ie Tim Foust (HF) collaborated with them on a recent video I Can’t Stop The Feeling
Avi did bass and some sound effects, he was an original member. He left and had been part of an all male group and has a solo career. He is amazing. He is also on their version of bohemian Rhapsody, which is stellar and he showcases some of his bass range there
I am loving this journey of yours and I'm here for it. The Prayer is a Mitch showcase with powerful support from the others. Great suggestions from other commenters. Excited to see where you go next!
I’d love to see you start with their older songs…..with Avi. He and Matt bring such gifts to PTX. But to see them as a group grow and mature is such a journey. Avi was so important to them as a group with his unbelievable rich bass! Don’t get me wrong, I love Matt, but Avi (and Mitch) have my heart! 😉❤️ Looking forward to more!
@rlhcat7662 1 second ago Avi also was very involved in the writing and arranging of many of their early songs. His composition skills and his voice were assets to the group, and are a big part of his solo work.
Pentatonix is definitely one of the OG acapella groups, but you really need to listen to VoicePlay. They will completely blow your mind. I suggest starting with their version of Hoist The Colors. Their bass Geoff Castelucci will leave you speechless. Also, if you go to Geoff's youtube page, his version of Misty Mountains Cold is the ONLY version I ever want to listen to from now on.
Yes, Voiceplay and Home Free are 2 other groups you definitely need to check out. For Voiceplay their Little Mermaid, Moana, and Wicked medleys are an absolute must.
For live performances I highly recommend their cover of "Gold" by Kiiara. It is sooooooo good and super underrated. Also all of their Evolution of videos... Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Arianna Grande, and Rhianna ones to be specific. Also Making of Evergreen video is amazing and you get to see how they record. Excited for you to go down the Pentatonix rabbit hole!
Great Reaction! I've been into Pentatonix for about 3 years and while there are some of their songs I am not wild about, there is no such thing as a "bad" song by Pentatonix! And the majority of them are songs I enjoy listening to over and over! About your first Pentatonix reaction (Sound of Silence).. I knew while watching it that you would definitely feel "roasted" by the comments that you would be getting! Pentaholics are VERY protective of their PTX. That said, you are a newbie and Pentaholics are very forgiving once they realize that a reactor has seen the light and know that Pentatonix truly does live up to all the hype! I would suggest that your next reaction be to their Live performance of "Hallelujah" from their televised Christmas Special done about the same year as the music video came out, because it will have the same original 5 members. I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos.
If you're interested in the bass, check out Avi Kaplan's - Change on the Rise. Would LOVE to see your reaction to that. Avi is the bearded God you see here , the second singer that caught your attention. ( And for the next Pentatonix, absolutely have to check out their Bohemian Rhapsody cover 🥰🥰🥰 )
My favorite live song they do is "Joyful, Joyful" which was part of their tour called "The Evergreen Experience". Mitch is amazing in it. I saw them do it live....EPIC! I just subbed.
Scott's voice is from, well, Mars. (See his solo video by that title.) He can do tenor, second tenor, baritone and bass. During the second verse, when Avi (the original bass) takes the lead, Scott takes over the bass line and you literally cannot tell the difference unless you listen very, very closely.
You should react to “Hallelujah” Live, it was a Christmas Special, and Avi was still with the group. You can really hear him shine and yes, they sound just this great live, maybe even better because you know they are the real deal. Don’t get me wrong, I love their now bass Matt. They are still great with Matt, just different. Their Bass is just different. T ✌🏻
Beautiful reaction, Nick! Its so lovely! For live performances that are really well recorded, I suggest you watch Popspring 2016 to hear three original songs plus the Evolution of Michael Jackson sung live (Avi Kaplan bass era). Then anything from their Yale 2021 Livestream (I suggest "Can You Feel the Love Tonight") which is the (Matt Sallee bass era).
i recommend you to watch their version of imagine. Harmony perfection.^^ I love how you informed an intererested you are in them but you mistook the beatboxer kevin for the bass matt (who was not in the group at the time)
This was a great reaction. Glad you are discovering them and hope you will continue. They have so much to choose from and yes they have originals. Just a few corrections about the group make up. There has only been one member change in their almost 12 years. Avi Kaplan, Guy with the beanie, was their original bass. He left the group for personal reasons in late 2017. He was replaced by Matt Sallee, Guy with the white jacket in Sound of Silence in 2018. All the other members are originals. Mitch and Kirstie change their appearance frequently. If you ever wonder, is that Mitch,, the answer is yes. They have so many great upgrades, not covers, choose whatever interests you. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy the journey! 💕💕
Yayy, you did it! Sweet. That's Avi Kaplan, the original bass of the group, who has since moved on to a more solo career. He was also featured in Home Free's video for "Ring Of Fire".
@@nickforell1 A heads-up on "Aha" live in Singapore. It's a fancam recording, so the audio and visual are sub-par. It is generally recommended to viewers who are well acquainted with the group and familiar with their expertise. Kevin is out of camera range, but is providing his usual percussion, Avi blows the subwoofers early in the recording, so all his subsequent bass notes are fuzzier the lower he goes, and our customarily shy Mitch arrived to the performance jet-lagged, so he's high on a couple of Red Bull energy drinks. The ensuing passionate performance may appear chaotic to a newbie, but it is a treasured moment in history for Pentaholics.
I know it's nowhere close to Christmas but Mary Did You Know is one of my fave Pentatonix songs. It's just beautiful. Thanks so much for your reaction.
If Scott gets you, you’ll really like his solo, Mars, which he wrote for his boyfriend, now fiancé. And that sound you liked from Avi is called a cry, it grabs the feels and draws you in to the emotion.
@@StephanieStarfall A vocal fry has to do with the way the air moves through the throat and over the vocal cords. Most people comment on the passionate fry In the second half of Avi's solo verse. He is, of course, singing in a plaintiff cry by the end... I just wasn't sure which you were referring to. 😊
They sound like that live! They are amazing. Avi Kaplan is the guy doing the bass. He is no longer with the group. You have got to listen to their version of "The Prayer". Mitch and Scott are so AMAZING in that one!!
The beatboxer's name is Kevin, he's also a Tenor. At that point Matt wasn't in Pentatonix yet, the original Bass and Bass at that time was Avi Kaplan, the dude that looks like the portrait and illustration of Jesus, he ended up leaving PTX in 2017 and I had heard that Matt was actually recommended to PTX by Avi. Even though Avi Kaplan left PTX, he decided to pursue a Solo Career and his songs are actually great, if you want you could react to some of his Solo stuff, but before any of that please react to Pentatonix's rendition of "Amazing Grace" and "The Prayer".
@azekel7687 Avi had absolutely nothing to do with recommending, finding, approving, etc, Matt for the band. That is a false internet rumor that most of us had hoped had died. Matt auditioned, along with 40+ others. He won his position based upon his talent, experience, work ethic, personality, etc. Matt knew Ben Bram yet he still had to audition.
The "percussion" is actually Kevin Olusola -- the "human 808". The stomps and claps are studio enhanced with EQ but he is actually the source of all of the percussion. Matt was missing from this video because Avi was the original bass and appears in this video. After Avi left they recruited Matt to fill that role. That was the only change in the group in their history.
Watch Hallelujah Live (and it's basically the same). Then go watch Daft Punk from them. Totally different and shows their range and creativeness. Crazy
I love their 'Disney love medley', check it out!! EDIT: my bad, i'm thinking of "voctave" acapella group, not pentatonix n_n; it has Kirstin from pentatonix though and it is incredible. Please react to it! ALSO voctave's 'Disney Heroes & Villains Medley' blows my mind.
There are several really good videos of a live performance for this: The most recent is from the 2022 Hollywood Bowl concert and has Matt as their bass : ruclips.net/video/FqphhPapkoc/видео.html
Also: Kevin is the beatboxer and he now uses a stomp pad due to the damage to his knees that stomping as a part of his beatboxing was doing. Also: the Hollywood Bowl concerts entire collection of songs can be found on Miles Reuben's channel...all separated by song.
No there has only been one change in the group. Avi the original Bass left in 2017. Then Matt the new Bass joined them in 2017 also. That is the only change. Everyone else is an original member.
The only member change in their 12 year history was at bass. Avi left in 2017 and Matt took over. Mitch and Kirstie change their looks all of the time which leads to confusion. You should pause often for copyright reasons. We don’t mind. You’ve been Mitch slapped. Kevin is a beatboxer with a fine tenor voice. You will see later that he plays the cello. When the bass (Avi/Matt) is singing lead, Scott takes over the bass. Recommend their version of Amazing Grace. For a live version of Hallelujah, look it up from their 2016 Christmas special.
So many great comments already posted. One thing that also sets them apart from all the other groups is their versatility. They can cover any genre., from classical ( The Prayer) to techno (Daft Punk or Love Again), to country (Jolene), to gospel (Amazing Grace), to medleys and mash-ups, and everything in-between., all mind blowing. Each member has an outstanding voice. No weak links. All extraordinary. And Kevin, their beatboxed, is an enormous musical talent different than the rest. Incomparable beat boxer, lovely tenor, concert cellist, and amazing song writer. God put these six people together with a purpose. To have put the core trio of talent together since childhood in Arlington, Texas, in children’s theater and then unite them in junior high (Mitch and Scott) and then add Kirstie in high school…..how does that even happen? Must be written in the stars. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Enjoy your journey.
Bit of an echo in this video. Ordered a new microphone so hopefully sound issues are gone by next video =) This was actually incredible!
I'm super excited to see this reaction!! It's always so fun watching new fans getting Mitch slapped 😉😂
You really need to hear them LIVE ❤❤
You should give a listen to their Official Video of John Lennon’s Imagine and also their cover of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion’s The Prayer. Both very different and both very beautiful.
Nick, Keven is not only the best boxer but perhaps the finest musician in the group.
In some videos he plays the cello beautifully, and occasionally he sings a brief solo part in an elegant falsetto.
You can find these videos on RUclips pretty easily.
Bob, old choral singer from NC.
I’m not a techie but it sounds as if you have two mics on - I hear the same echo when someone at work has both headphone and computer mics working. Hope the new mic helps!
The second singer ( the one you didn’t recognize) is the original bass, Avi Kaplan. He is absolutely incredible. He left the group to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Matt, who is also amazingly talented. Kevin is the beat boxer. When Avi takes the lead, Scott seamlessly takes over the bass.
I was going to say this you said it better than I was going to 😃 my only addition, to date he is the only change in the group
This part yes
imo Scott is the most underrated member of the group... he is so versatile and his range is insane.
@@mountainman5173 I absolutely agree with you about Scott. Very underrated. He’s just amazing. My favorite !!
He left because his mum was I’ll and couldn’t keep the schedule of pentatonic, he didn’t want to hold them back. So left with everyone’s best wishes. He even recommended and helped find his replacement.
I'm sure others will assist you with your confusion about Matt (who is not in this video, since he hadn't yet joined PTX), but I MUST tell you about Avi Kaplan, the second singer in this song whose voice so impressed you. Avi was Pentatonix' original bass singer. He is actually a classically-trained basso profundo, the lowest of the bass ranges. Avi already had a small following from his choral and operatic training and teaching, and was headed for an operatic career when Ben Bram (the current PTX arranger) introduced him to Scott in 2011. His musical skill is off the charts as a singer and songwriter. Avi can even sing two notes at once, called overtones. There's a great clip of him whistling The Lion Sleeps Tonight over a droning bass note. Many PTX fans were heartbroken when Avi left the group in 2017. The frantic touring pace that PTX maintained, plus all their other commitments, was affecting Avi's health. Then his mother had her second cancer scare, and Avi reconsidered his priorities. We are so glad he did, because Avi now has his own solo career, writing and singing music that is much closer to his heart. His music is personal and powerful, and his inspiration comes from the natural world he loves and the challenges and triumphs in his own life. Also, the Avi to Matt shift is the only member change in 12 years of PTX.
Avi's voice isn't low enough to be a Basso Profundo, because even Geoff and Tim has deeper voices and darker tone than Avi and they aren't Basso Profundo.
Thanks. I was really hopeful that somebody would clarify this. And it is true that Avi was very much missed as in my opinion there is no other bass singer who gives me goosebumps from the first until the last note. Just can´t get enough.
@@azekel7687 Not true. Look it up. Avi is a basso profundo who is classically trained.
@@yvonneclaes5208 Thanks for correcting that. The Los Angeles Opera was offering Avi a position as a bass/basso profundo when Ben and Scott recruited him into PTX for The Sing Off. And also, some things that characterize an actual basso profundo are the clarity, texture, mobility and resonance Avi brings to his performance that I haven't heard in Geoff or Tim. Yes, they can get very low and sub-harmonic, but it's not the same. A good example of Avi's resonance and clarity at very low notes is his solo part in his collaboration with Peter Hollens - "Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair", which was done in 2015. ruclips.net/video/3oc1XuqzyGs/видео.html
@@charlottevan_8 You're welcome, and thanks for the additional information.
Kevin, the beatboxer, is not stomping in rhythm with the percussion. He IS the percussion! No instruments.
Only one change, the bass singer. Avi Kaplan was first, now it is Matt. Avi's solo career is amazing. I believe everyone has a soft spot in their hearts for him.
Very true
Good reaction, Avi left and Matt joined so a win win. Avi has plenty of solo stuff out there and it is amazing
Congratulations, you've been "Mitch-slapped". LOL He is incredible.
If you’d like to see them in a “laid back” version, sitting around each other, just with mic’s I’d suggest:
Gold - Pentatonix (Kiiara Cover)
If you know the original you will understand how fantastic their cover is! Mitch blows your mind as well as all the other 4. What they contribute, their timing, their perfectness! It’s amazing!
If you do react to Gold please listen to the original first.😊
Yes to this
For many Pentaholics, this video was our 1st exposure to PTX. We all got goose bumps, and then the famous "Mitch-slap" when we heard his angelic voice. One thing we comment on with PTX is how clear their voices always are.
This was my first song that I heard from PTX. I am a person who, when listening to a new group or vocalist, I need to listen to three or four songs to see if I like them. For PTX my love was instant!
After about 4 years of being a Pentaholic, next month I am going to see them live in Toronto!
I can’t wait!
Stay safe, stay sane,stay strong!
They do a great version of Bohemian Rhapsody. Apologies if you have reacted already❤
You need to hear the original just before their version of this song to truly appreciate how good their version is
"GREAT VERSION" was exactly what Brian May said (caps his) when he shared it on Twitter. 😃
Their cover of "The Prayer" is so amazing. The eyes of many reactors, male and female, tear up. Scott does an unbelievable job singing in Italian.
Don't spoil the surprise!! Even those who know the Celine/Andrea performance wouldn't expect that. 🙂
Amazing Grace as well.
Yes yes the prayer is so good
Avi is the person that sung second. He was the first bass of the group and the only member that left and was replaced by Matt.
Avi does his own music at his pace.
He said the constant touring was hard on him and his mother was fighting cancer.
Kevin is the beat boxer( the person stamping) and percussionist extraordinaire. When Avi does his solo, Scott, the first soloist, does the bass.
He has incredible range.
They also have quite a few originals. Pentaholic from Guyana 🇬🇾 here.
Mitch is a counter-tenor. He can go higher than some sopronos easily. This video is just a sample of his range. Bohemian Rhapsody, Say Something, Blinding Lights, Come Along are all good videos to watch. And when you are ready for Christmas Music - O Come All Ye Faithful.
There is only one change… Avi Kaplan left in 2017, replaced by Matt Sallee.. People think there’s a change due to Mitch and Kirstie constantly changing their looks..
Second that.
The prayer. Imagine. Shallow. Merry did you know. Everything they do is amazing
The bass is the second singer, Avi Kaplan. His solo music is amazing. He's my favorite singer/songwriter. Kevin is the beatboxer and does the stomping.
As much as I love Matt, and I do love Matt, there's just something about Avi's bass. It's spectacular.
the stompping is Kevin Olusola , he is the beat boxer and just to educate yourself on how talented he is react to his cover "Down" it is amazing
It's beatboxer Kevin who does the clapping and stomping. The bearded guy with the beanie is the bass Avi, who quit for a solo career and was replaced by Matt
Again, welcome to the PTX world. I would recommend their Daft Punk Medley for another cover. They won their first Grammy for it. After that, I would recommend their ORIGINAL, Love Again. Love Again because it is the same clubby dance EDM vibe as Daft Punk and when I have played it for people, they don't believe me that it is acapella. Their cover of The Prayer is a lot of Mitch and it is awesome! Don't know if others have told you, but they have 3 Grammy's, were nominated for a 4th and they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this year. They brought back acapella and made it a very cool thing. I can't wait to see them live next month.
Nick i envy your new found appreciation for PTX. My own continuing journey of their talents has been amazing. The more you hear the more you cant believe what they are capable of doing.
Thanks Chris! Yeah I can’t help but to feel very grateful
Now you gotta start exploring their sheer range of styles and genres. Next I suggest their "90's Dance Medley," their Grammy winning songs "Daft Punk Medley" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", "Mary, Did You Know?", and their original piece "Love Again."
They have an awesome live version of this, Hallelujah, that was during their Christmas special...
Yes! Watch this and you’ll see just how little post they use. They even make sure to ad lib when live so you know they aren’t lip syncing!
There has only been one member change in Pentatonix, and that was Avi (Kaplan, the man you didn’t recognise). He is incredible, just one in a million, and you should check his solo work out.
Avi was replaced by Matt for the bass. Kevin is the beatboxer/percussionist you see here, stomping and beatboxing. Don’t worry, it’s a lot of info to take in immediately.
They do covers and their own originals. Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody and The Prayer are must-sees ❤
Oh my gosh Avi solo is so so good
add the cover of Imagine by John Lennon to the must see's.
@@Trouble405 Yes, partly because all 5 of them have solo parts in it.
"Mary Did You Know" is a favorite of mine and don't dare leave out "My Heart With You". Truly, you can't go wrong on anything they have done but of course we all have our favorites. "Sing" is just fun as is "Come Along" When you've got all that down pat they will surprise the heck out of you with "Bohemian Rhapsody". Really, they did that. Be sure to listen to the ones they won Grammy awards for. "Dance Of The Sugar Plum Faeries" is just genius!!
I love mary did you know
@@B3thBakes They really put some gusto into it. Sweet Mitch is wonderful when he sings the line "The Great I Am" and holds the note so long. He takes a huge gulp of air after so he must have been on dead empty of air and ready to fall down for it. LOL
This is one of my favorites too ❤️ It is absolutely beautiful!
I was so lucky to hear My heart with you live. It was everything I had ever hoped for and so much more. ❤️
Congrats! I haven't seen them in person. I'll bet your ears were happy for days.
Watch their cover of gold. It's them sitting around on a couch just jamming out and it's phenomenal. I also love bohemian rhapsody, daft punk, say something, and you need to go down to superfruit rabbit hole which is Mitch and Scott who started their own channel and it's hysterical. My favorite is when they have Kristin on and they to the Frozen medley and their Rise cover tears me up everytime.
Mitch’s voice can bring you to tears, so beautiful
In my opinion, the very best video of them live is 2016 Popspring concert. It is about 15 minutes and worth every minute of it. PTX fans love watching this one over and over. They perform 3 originals and their Evolution of Michael Jackson. Perfect one for you to see just how amazing they are live and what great song writers they are as well.
I really like their Times Talks hour when they talk about their journey and answer audience questions and perform 4 songs live, it is very entertaining, as we know it would be
Yep, this is the big kahuna of PTX. Loved your reaction, looking forward to more. If you’re starting a list … Grammy winners are their Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and a duet with Dolly Parton on Jolene. Big, luscious anthems like this one include Can You Feel the Love Tonight, The Prayer and Amazing Grace. To see their versatility, try Bohemian Rhapsody, Problem and Havana. Songs with introspective vibes are Imagine (official video, please), Mad World and Say Something. For exuberant fun, try Sing (an original), Can’t Hold Us and Come Along. More stellar originals include Coffee in Bed, Love Me When I Don’t and Anchor. A couple more of note are Prayers for This World (written by the great Diane Warren) and O Come All Ye Faithful (Christmas is a whole separate category). Honestly, any title you choose will be a good one. Their Popspring performance is live and includes three originals and a Michael Jackson medley. And Recording Evergreen is a mini-doc on their studio work while producing a recent-ish Christmas album. It gives you a good look at how they work together and how dedicated they are to creating exactly what they want. Too much? Sorry, but not really, lol. I adore this group of exceptional humans. Peace …
Great reaction. Thank you. 99.5 percent of Pentatonix fans actually welcome pausing to comment when reacting to Pentatonix. We are are here for your reactions so feel free to pause, comment, rewind, etc., because those actions make the experience more fun for us. We can always watch the uninterrupted video on Pentatonix' channel. Kevin is the percussionist, Matt is the bass but he is not in this video, Avi is in this one.
PTX revolutionized a cappella. After people get over the fact that they are doing these arrangements without instruments, the next question they ask is “can they do it live?” I’ve seen them in concert 2x and I promise you, they can! Here’s a live version of Hallelujah with the same lineup: ruclips.net/video/haFHrfmfHbc/видео.html
I always think of Shawn Stockman on the Sing Off telling them, "I think you were sent back from the future to save A Cappella."
@@Silverbell_TTV YES! And the Ben comment “how much new stuff can they come up with?!”
Before PTX was The Swingle Singers, from Paris now London. They brought voice to classical orchestral music in addition to redoing vocal pieces. They intercepted current acapella trends by collaborating with Peter Hollens on Wayfaring Stranger. See Libertango, Beethovenxs 5th, Blackbird.
@@jerrybaker2857 I’ll look them up!
@jerrybaker2857 Another current group I'd suggest is Skylark Vocal Ensemble. They're each classically trained chamber soloists who come together to sing really good but seldom heard classical pieces that aren't part of the 'canon' and don't easily fit into what classical audiences will pay for. Short (one hour) concerts that weave together shorter songs to form an overarching theme or tell a story. Albums 'Once Upon a Time' and "A Christmas Carol' are really accessible, as they have narration+music and tell the stories Snow White/The Little Mermaid & the Dickens classic. They don't have a large RUclips presence, but can be found @SkylarkVocalEnsemble. Listening to individual songs, though, sort of misses the point of what they're doing. I'd say just buy any album & listen to it all the way through.
Thanks for this, NIck, huge Pentatonix fan! The singer you didn't recognize is Avi Kaplan, who left the group in 2017. Would love to see you react to Bohemian Rhapsody.
There is a live performance of this out there. Go listen to it and you'll see that they don't need post-production.
I love watching someone as they discover Pentatonix ! May I suggest their version of Bohemian Rhapsody for your next reaction.
The gentleman wearing the beanie is Avi Kaplan (pronounced Ah-Vee) and he was the basso profundo and original bass for Pentatonix. He left due to personal reasons and the touring schedule was too much for him. His mother had cancer and he was unable to be with her and his family and friends. He did not want to hold the group back and so chose to take leave. He created his own music and has an amazing solo career. Please check out his music as well. His first big song was Change on the Rise which is a fan favorite and has been featured on a few television shows. It is an inspirational song about what he went through post Pentatonix and his determination to gain his fire back. Please treat yourself to an amazing live performance of Hallelujah performed on their Christmas Special. Some think its even better than this video which has over 714 million views. Here is the Url ruclips.net/video/haFHrfmfHbc/видео.html The beatboxer(percussionist) is Kevin Olusola. He is also a tenor and does sing as well but his beatboxing abilities are off the charts. PTX has 3 Grammy wins in their earlier years. Please react to Daft Punk (medley) which is their first win. You will get to see an entirely different side to this super talented group. Each member is a musical genuis and the group is so diverse. When they come together, as you indicated, they are perfection. Loved your descriptive narrative of what you experienced and heard. You'll catch something new each time you watch and listen to them. I just subscribed and hope you will react to Avi's solo work as well. Thanks!!!
Are we witnessing the creation of a new Pentaholic?! I think we are!!! 🎉 I love to find a new reactor. I feel like my journey of discovery is beginning all over again and I’m LOVING IT! Welcome to the rabbit hole… Subscribed! 🏴
Yes you are! Thank you
SAME...so exciting to see a new reactor to our favorite group
Since everyone is filling you in on the group, I will just make a request. Their cover of "Gold" by Kiara is...well....gold!
If you are not familiar with the original, listen to at least part of it, then listen to what they do with it.
It is a live recording, sadly not on any of their albums.
90's Dance Medly is also oustanding, as is almost everything they do.
I feel like no one appreciates their Gold cover but it is honestly my favorite of theirs... especially when comparing to the original. An upgrade for sure!
Gold is one of my favourite PTX recordings ever. Mitch's vocal acrobatics are stunning, and those subterranean bass drops Avi delivers... superb!
Gold is a masterpiece It’s so insane and it’s live
Their evolution videos are very good. They are one take medleys. They recorded a few takes and posted the best one. They are Evolution of Music, Evolution of Beyonce, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Evolution of Rhianna, and Evolution of Arianna Grande. Usually if you see microphones, it is not a studio recording.
That would be a great way for him to see them “live”
How incredible that Mitch, Scott and Kiersten all went to high school together. The talent of these 3 friends! Off the charts. Then you add Kevin, Avi and the Matt (who replaced Avi) and you get a not-from-this-world musical group.
Too many to list....their original Run to You, Imagine, Havanna, Say Something, Shallow etc etc!
I love Mitch's voice so much. They do have some original songs. My favorite one is, "Love Me When I Don't."
I would suggest listening to their "pop spring 2016" video. It is an MTV recording I believe, so very well done. It features 3 of their originals and also their Evolution of Michael Jackson". Seeing them live will give you a whole new appreciation for what they do.
The tall blond guy is Scott Hoying-Baritone; the girl is Kirstin Maldonado, Mezzo-Soprano; the guy with the hat is Mitch Grassi, Counter-Tenor; the bearded guy with the turban is Avi Kaplan, Basso-Profundo; and the Beatboxer is Kevin Olusola, Tenor/Cellist/Cellist-Beatboxer. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch met in a high school in Arlington, TX (between Dallas and Ft. Worth), and at graduation went to different colleges to major in music. They got back together for a TV singing competition called "Sing-Off." They required 5 person groups, so Avi, and Kevin came on-board as referrals. They are in the California Mojave Desert for this video. Thank you for your reaction, you handle it well.
Mitch is incredible. He releases a new song tomorrow under his solo persona Messer. They all have solo projects so you have a big old rabbit hole to go down. 😊
The Prayer and Amazing Grace are both incredible.
Congratulations you have officially been Mitch slapped!!! Just be prepared… this will not be the last time it happens!
That second singer with the spectacular voice is Avi Kaplan. He is an opera trained basso profundo, now pursuing a successful solo career. He is a talented arranger and songwriter who played a great part in PTX's early success. If you want to react to his solo work, start with 'Change on the Rise'.
If you would like to see some of their process, they have a great video of some of the recording of their album "Evergreen".
It shows their process and their raw talent.
Hi. Nice reaction
Avi Kaplan was Pentatonix bass singer from the beginning SingOff competition where they started through the first 6 years.
You can find him now under his own name on RUclips as a singer-songwriter. He is trending folk rock right now but his most famous song is Change On the Rise used in several tv shows.
Another singer for you to listen too since you are just starting will remind you of Dimash. Marcelito Pomoy. A good place to start for him is The Prayer.
Their harmonies are always incredible but in this in particular I get goosebumps every single time. Really looking forward to watching you going on the acapella journey!
Two great songs from them is Darf Punk and 90s Dance Mix, both consist of different songs combined together and are amazing
Remember you've just had the tiniest taste of these astonishingly talented and creative people, they ARE the pinnacle of a cappella
Another great reaction! Pause as much as you want because we Pentaholics have watched/listened to their songs many times. I tune in to hear what you have to say and to watch your facial expressions/reactions. Daft Punk, Evolution of Michael Jackson, Amazing Grace. 💕
In the RUclips universe there are three really talented a cappella groups you should get to know. Each one has five members which includes a bass and beat boxer but outside of that they are very different. Pentatonix, Home Free and Voiceplay all offer something different but they all are really skilled artists!
I know and listen to the first two. I’m going to have to check out Voiceplay.
Don"t leave out Voctave.
MayTree are entertaining as well
Also don’t leave out the newest group, The Bass Gang. Even the other groups are noticing TBG ie Tim Foust (HF) collaborated with them on a recent video I Can’t Stop The Feeling
Avi did bass and some sound effects, he was an original member. He left and had been part of an all male group and has a solo career. He is amazing. He is also on their version of bohemian Rhapsody, which is stellar and he showcases some of his bass range there
I am loving this journey of yours and I'm here for it. The Prayer is a Mitch showcase with powerful support from the others. Great suggestions from other commenters. Excited to see where you go next!
Yes! Thank you!
I’d love to see you start with their older songs…..with Avi. He and Matt bring such gifts to PTX. But to see them as a group grow and mature is such a journey. Avi was so important to them as a group with his unbelievable rich bass! Don’t get me wrong, I love Matt, but Avi (and Mitch) have my heart! 😉❤️ Looking forward to more!
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Avi also was very involved in the writing and arranging of many of their early songs. His composition skills and his voice were assets to the group, and are a big part of his solo work.
Pentatonix is definitely one of the OG acapella groups, but you really need to listen to VoicePlay. They will completely blow your mind. I suggest starting with their version of Hoist The Colors. Their bass Geoff Castelucci will leave you speechless.
Also, if you go to Geoff's youtube page, his version of Misty Mountains Cold is the ONLY version I ever want to listen to from now on.
Sounds good! I cannot wait to explore the world of acapella. And I love that song...
Yes, Voiceplay and Home Free are 2 other groups you definitely need to check out. For Voiceplay their Little Mermaid, Moana, and Wicked medleys are an absolute must.
I second the VoicePlay recommendation!
Another vote for VoicePlay... Pentatonix are definitely one of the most well known and followed acapella groups, but I LOVE VoicePlay's covers as well
For live performances I highly recommend their cover of "Gold" by Kiiara. It is sooooooo good and super underrated. Also all of their Evolution of videos... Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Arianna Grande, and Rhianna ones to be specific. Also Making of Evergreen video is amazing and you get to see how they record. Excited for you to go down the Pentatonix rabbit hole!
Great Reaction! I've been into Pentatonix for about 3 years and while there are some of their songs I am not wild about, there is no such thing as a "bad" song by Pentatonix! And the majority of them are songs I enjoy listening to over and over! About your first Pentatonix reaction (Sound of Silence).. I knew while watching it that you would definitely feel "roasted" by the comments that you would be getting! Pentaholics are VERY protective of their PTX. That said, you are a newbie and Pentaholics are very forgiving once they realize that a reactor has seen the light and know that Pentatonix truly does live up to all the hype!
I would suggest that your next reaction be to their Live performance of "Hallelujah" from their televised Christmas Special done about the same year as the music video came out, because it will have the same original 5 members. I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos.
If you're interested in the bass, check out Avi Kaplan's - Change on the Rise. Would LOVE to see your reaction to that. Avi is the bearded God you see here , the second singer that caught your attention. ( And for the next Pentatonix, absolutely have to check out their Bohemian Rhapsody cover 🥰🥰🥰 )
My favorite live song they do is "Joyful, Joyful" which was part of their tour called "The Evergreen Experience". Mitch is amazing in it. I saw them do it live....EPIC! I just subbed.
I love this rendition of Hallelujah! You should check out Daft Punk Medley and Bohemian Rhapsody!
react to their cover of Queen's Boeheim rhapsody
Everything they do is Epic! Avi’s solo music is awesome as well! ❤🎉🖖👍👋
Scott's voice is from, well, Mars. (See his solo video by that title.) He can do tenor, second tenor, baritone and bass. During the second verse, when Avi (the original bass) takes the lead, Scott takes over the bass line and you literally cannot tell the difference unless you listen very, very closely.
Scott takes over the bass, when Avi (or now Matt) has a solo. You can see it perfectly in the live videos.
You should react to “Hallelujah” Live, it was a Christmas Special, and Avi was still with the group. You can really hear him shine and yes, they sound just this great live, maybe even better because you know they are the real deal. Don’t get me wrong, I love their now bass Matt. They are still great with Matt, just different. Their Bass is just different. T ✌🏻
Beautiful reaction, Nick! Its so lovely! For live performances that are really well recorded, I suggest you watch Popspring 2016 to hear three original songs plus the Evolution of Michael Jackson sung live (Avi Kaplan bass era). Then anything from their Yale 2021 Livestream (I suggest "Can You Feel the Love Tonight") which is the (Matt Sallee bass era).
PopSpring is my most favorite video of theirs and Can’t Sleep Love, is my favorite song ever!
Great suggestion!
@@melissacoviello2886 Melissa and I preaching the gospel of the very best performance of "Can't Sleep Love" ever captured on film. 😊💕
@@ShinyElfriend always! ❤️❤️❤️
So glad you reacted to this Nick! It is truly a master piece of music! So glad you liked it!
i recommend you to watch their version of imagine. Harmony perfection.^^
I love how you informed an intererested you are in them but you mistook the beatboxer kevin for the bass matt (who was not in the group at the time)
This was a great reaction. Glad you are discovering them and hope you will continue. They have so much to choose from and yes they have originals. Just a few corrections about the group make up. There has only been one member change in their almost 12 years. Avi Kaplan, Guy with the beanie, was their original bass. He left the group for personal reasons in late 2017. He was replaced by Matt Sallee, Guy with the white jacket in Sound of Silence in 2018. All the other members are originals. Mitch and Kirstie change their appearance frequently. If you ever wonder, is that Mitch,, the answer is yes. They have so many great upgrades, not covers, choose whatever interests you. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy the journey! 💕💕
Yayy, you did it! Sweet. That's Avi Kaplan, the original bass of the group, who has since moved on to a more solo career. He was also featured in Home Free's video for "Ring Of Fire".
If you want to watch them live, please raect to their AHA in (Vista Star) Singapore performance. You'll definitely get full eargasm galore.
Eargasm incoming!
@@nickforell1 A heads-up on "Aha" live in Singapore. It's a fancam recording, so the audio and visual are sub-par. It is generally recommended to viewers who are well acquainted with the group and familiar with their expertise. Kevin is out of camera range, but is providing his usual percussion, Avi blows the subwoofers early in the recording, so all his subsequent bass notes are fuzzier the lower he goes, and our customarily shy Mitch arrived to the performance jet-lagged, so he's high on a couple of Red Bull energy drinks. The ensuing passionate performance may appear chaotic to a newbie, but it is a treasured moment in history for Pentaholics.
Yay! I'm so excited to see this. I love this song so much.
There is a Terminus technicus for reacting to Mitch (particularly in this song) for the first time: being „Mitch - slapped“! 🤣
Pentatonix has only had 1 member change.....just 1.
Second was Avi-bass.. he’s the original bass.. he left. About 6 years ago..Matt joined shortly after..
I know it's nowhere close to Christmas but Mary Did You Know is one of my fave Pentatonix songs. It's just beautiful. Thanks so much for your reaction.
I recommend 'Bohemian Raspady' cover. It's really good.
Daft punk medley, Michael Jackson medley are so good.
If Scott gets you, you’ll really like his solo, Mars, which he wrote for his boyfriend, now fiancé. And that sound you liked from Avi is called a cry, it grabs the feels and draws you in to the emotion.
Husband, they got married on July 7th.
I’ll have to check that out Andy, thank you!
Are you referring to vocal fry?
@@kayecastleman6353a vocal fry is like a growl. A cry is when you use your voice in a way that evokes emotion.
@@StephanieStarfall A vocal fry has to do with the way the air moves through the throat and over the vocal cords. Most people comment on the passionate fry In the second half of Avi's solo verse. He is, of course, singing in a plaintiff cry by the end... I just wasn't sure which you were referring to. 😊
They sound like that live! They are amazing. Avi Kaplan is the guy doing the bass. He is no longer with the group. You have got to listen to their version of "The Prayer". Mitch and Scott are so AMAZING in that one!!
Individually they are 10/10 singers. Combined it really isn't fair lol
The beatboxer's name is Kevin, he's also a Tenor. At that point Matt wasn't in Pentatonix yet, the original Bass and Bass at that time was Avi Kaplan, the dude that looks like the portrait and illustration of Jesus, he ended up leaving PTX in 2017 and I had heard that Matt was actually recommended to PTX by Avi. Even though Avi Kaplan left PTX, he decided to pursue a Solo Career and his songs are actually great, if you want you could react to some of his Solo stuff, but before any of that please react to Pentatonix's rendition of "Amazing Grace" and "The Prayer".
@azekel7687 Avi had absolutely nothing to do with recommending, finding, approving, etc, Matt for the band. That is a false internet rumor that most of us had hoped had died. Matt auditioned, along with 40+ others. He won his position based upon his talent, experience, work ethic, personality, etc. Matt knew Ben Bram yet he still had to audition.
😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
The "percussion" is actually Kevin Olusola -- the "human 808". The stomps and claps are studio enhanced with EQ but he is actually the source of all of the percussion. Matt was missing from this video because Avi was the original bass and appears in this video. After Avi left they recruited Matt to fill that role. That was the only change in the group in their history.
Hahaha human 808
Thanks Yes Amazing please do more Pentatonix
This sounded amazing! Thanks for this one. One of my favourite songs.
Glad you like it!
Watch Hallelujah Live (and it's basically the same). Then go watch Daft Punk from them. Totally different and shows their range and creativeness. Crazy
Humming never sounded so good. You should listen to the grammy winning: dance of the sugar plum fairy
You're right about the humming. Someone oncecsaid "they hum better than most people sing." 😀
If k.d. lang isn’t in your top 5 Hallelujahs, you betta check yourself!
Their live version of this is just as good btw…
Please do Imagine.. one of their best covers IMHO. Welcome to the Pentaholics❤
Check out their tribute to Bohemmian Rhapsody
I love their 'Disney love medley', check it out!!
EDIT: my bad, i'm thinking of "voctave" acapella group, not pentatonix n_n; it has Kirstin from pentatonix though and it is incredible. Please react to it!
ALSO voctave's 'Disney Heroes & Villains Medley' blows my mind.
You should check out their cover of Radioactive featuring Lyndsey Sterling, you will be amazed by her as well!
There are several really good videos of a live performance for this:
The most recent is from the 2022 Hollywood Bowl concert and has Matt as their bass : ruclips.net/video/FqphhPapkoc/видео.html
Also: Kevin is the beatboxer and he now uses a stomp pad due to the damage to his knees that stomping as a part of his beatboxing was doing.
Also: the Hollywood Bowl concerts entire collection of songs can be found on Miles Reuben's channel...all separated by song.
AVI IS THE BASS , HE IS SO AAMAZING ❤
No there has only been one change in the group. Avi the original Bass left in 2017. Then Matt the new Bass joined them in 2017 also. That is the only change. Everyone else is an original member.
The only member change in their 12 year history was at bass. Avi left in 2017 and Matt took over. Mitch and Kirstie change their looks all of the time which leads to confusion.
You should pause often for copyright reasons. We don’t mind.
You’ve been Mitch slapped.
Kevin is a beatboxer with a fine tenor voice. You will see later that he plays the cello. When the bass (Avi/Matt) is singing lead, Scott takes over the bass.
Recommend their version of Amazing Grace.
For a live version of Hallelujah, look it up from their 2016 Christmas special.
So many great comments already posted. One thing that also sets them apart from all the other groups is their versatility. They can cover any genre., from classical ( The Prayer) to techno (Daft Punk or Love Again), to country (Jolene), to gospel (Amazing Grace), to medleys and mash-ups, and everything in-between., all mind blowing. Each member has an outstanding voice. No weak links. All extraordinary. And Kevin, their beatboxed, is an enormous musical talent different than the rest. Incomparable beat boxer, lovely tenor, concert cellist, and amazing song writer. God put these six people together with a purpose. To have put the core trio of talent together since childhood in Arlington, Texas, in children’s theater and then unite them in junior high (Mitch and Scott) and then add Kirstie in high school…..how does that even happen? Must be written in the stars.
Welcome to the rabbit hole. Enjoy your journey.