As much as I love the perfection of their fun, moving, beautiful ‘official’ videos *NOTHING* beats their “LIVE” performances. Their individual personalities shine through and the group dynamic is profound. Kevin’s drive, Avi’s focus, Kirstie’s flirt, Scott’s soul and Mitch’s energy abound. When you see bouncy Mitch on stage singing and feeling the music, with his whole body from toes to fingertips…..you can’t help but feel it, too! I only wish their original music got more recognition and airplay. Not only are they phenomenal singers, their writing and composing talent and skills are growing rapidly. I can’t wait to hear what they come up with next!
Kevin actually warms up by beatboxing even more. He says the longer he does it, the better and easier it is. Crazy, right? It surprises him, too, lol! Great reaction!
PTX and Japan have loved each other for quite a while. They've toured in Japan several times, usually to sold-out audiences even in the early days, and usually try to make sure they have at least a few dates there when they go on tour outside of the US. Of the songs that PTX has sung in a foreign language, more are in Japanese (4) than in any other two languages combined, and one (Pretender) is completely in Japanese. PTX has appeared and performed on several Japanese TV shows, and Mitch and Kirstie both know some Japanese, although they don't really speak it. At least one of their albums was released specially in Japan, and had portions of some songs re-recorded in Japanese.
I’m glad you recognize the difference in Avi’s and Matt’s tonality with their bass. Matt is a fantastic singer, but Avi’s voice has that rich bass sound that enhances the songs more, in my opinion.
I think you are right but Matt for me has more range, Avi is more a bass than Matt, can sing more lower than Matt, but Matt can sing very high for a bass, he sing more like soul, Avi is more operatic, they give different things to Ptx, which I think is good, because Matt isnt competing against Avi,
@@patriciaalvareztostado8170 You are right, there was no competition between Avi and Matt. Avi is a true bass while Matt is a baritone who can sing bass, like Scott. Their ranges are different. My point is that Avi’s bass voice on the earlier PTX music sounds more like a bass guitar in tonality than Matt’s. Matt is perfect for PTX now because it allows for more pop/soul variety in songs.
I agree, Patricia. I think Matt's success was/is that he is not trying to replace Avi. You can't! Matt has his own sound, and he is incredible in his own right. PTX has not slowed down one bit, so it was a win-win. @@patriciaalvareztostado8170
@@valenciathequeen8994Yeah I also agree with you, you could hear with Avo a true bass, an even if Matt is better today than when he started with Ptx as a base, he cant sing the low note of Avi, and that is fine, and even if we hear what Avi had done in his solo work, is very different than what he did with Ptx,
Simply love this. They sound so good LIVE. you will not balieve that they sound better live, it is absolutely crazy. They are simply amazing and so versatile. Greetings from South Africa
You wish to see Avi with them live but i guarantee you nobody puts on a show like Matt. True, Avi is a lower singer but Matts voice fits so much better with the group's pop sound. Matt has soul. Matt is their hype man and he brings out his energy to the rest of them. The Matt and kevin duo far surpasses what kevin would do with Avi. I've seen multiple concerts with both Avi and Matt and even though i was a fan since the beginning with Avi, Matt takes it for me.
Great reaction, Zack! I love this set of songs! Mitch rapping is always a treat! This is sassy Mitch era! That hair do is my favorite on him! I believe Mitch and Kirstie were dressed representing some Japanese characters (correct me if I'm wrong, Pentaholics)! I would love if Avi could be a part of their newer performances, but I don't believe that can happen legally. Something about Avi taking legal action about songs that he had helped write and then PTX had to come up with different originals for the album they were going to put out. I don't think they are legally allowed to mention him by name because you know what happens when lawyers get involved, things can take an unpleasant turn. I think they did in this case. Anyhoo, it makes a lot of Avi fans upset that PTX doesn't honor him like they think they should, but what can you do when it's a legal matter? You have to follow those stipulations. Kind of sad, but it is what it is! Thanks for doing this one! Take care!
@@zack_reacts It may not have been a falling out as much of just legal issues after him leaving the group. Kind of like when a couple divorce, some things get divided up, but when it's music belonging to a group, that's probably a rough road to navigate. I hardly think the situation is that they don't want to mention Avi, like at the Hollywood Star ceremony or when they do an "Evolution of Pentatonix" in concerts. It's probably hard NOT to.
@@zack_reacts Yes, I don't know much more than what I wrote but it happened after he left. They were going to give him writing credit for the songs, but I think he was just trying to ensure that those songs weren't done without him. I can understand his wanting a certain amount of protection, everyone wants to look out for themselves in this world. I just think things got out of hand once lawyers and emotions got involved. These people are all wonderfully kind and supportive, but we're all humans with feelings. No one is perfect. ❤
@@zack_reacts pretty much anything we hear about this is circumstantial evidence. There definitely HAD to be something. I have noticed that, while they used to just put "Pentatonix" in writing credits, they now list them all by name. I don't think Avi was trying to keep them from performing songs he has written, but I am guessing it got messy when lawyers were involved with figuring out rights to performing and getting compensation for songs written solely or jointly. As far as I know, Avi is also not able to perform anything in the original column from when he was with them. This makes me sad for all of them because they were truly like family. I do know that Kevin and Avi are still very close. I also recently saw an interview with Matt, and he talks highly of some time he got to spend with Avi when he (Matt) became a member of the group and advice given. He chose to keep specifics to himself, but it sounded like they do get along.
Thanks for the great reaction! After he decided to leave, I thought it might be nice for Avi to join them as a guest singer at some point. But, as the songs in this video tell, it's not so easy to share a space after a break-up. Matt gets along well with the group and has a great voice, so it's all good. Except for one thing - I think Avi had a strong say in creating their sound and in music selection, and now it seems like Scott is making a lot of choices for the group. Just my impression, but their music is more rock based than it used to be, with Scott doing about 75% of the leads and opening and closing parts to each song. They are still fun to keep up with, but it is different without Avi, and not just because of his deep voice.
That's not really true though? Scott has always taken the majority of leads and the solos are more evenly divided now. Plus, Kirstie literally wrote the majority of The Lucky Ones and is probably the most common songwriter among the group nowadays. And while Scott's voice fits rock and I like that direction for them, I wouldn't say it's their current most prominent genre by any means (or even in Scott's solo work). Kiss From A Rose, I Rise, and Creep-yeah, they were all recent rock based stuff, but that's only been in the last like year, not the entire 6-7 years since Avi left. And based on the type of music Avi's into/makes, I wouldn't say I see to much of his influence on their early selection, other than the original stuff, since he wrote quite a bit of it. In fact, they've probably done more things that would have been up his lane since he's left, than when he was in the group.
Penta means 5. No need for Avi to ever come back. He left on his own. All 6 are better off now. Otherwise, thanks for reacting to Pentatonix Popspring video.
You mentioned their live performances. I would love to see you react to "Kevin's Fifth". It is one I know you would really enjoy. And now that I suggested it, I will go thru your uploads, maybe you have already watched it and I am late to the party. 😋
Love this live collection!! Thanks for taking the time to do the long reaction 😊💜. You definitely need to see them in concert someday. As others have already mentioned, Matt is an amazing showman and exudes energy and personality. KO is definitely the Energizer Bunny and never misses a beat (literally 😜)!
This is one of my favorite live performance videos partly because it was professionally done, so the sound quality beats the usual cell phone filming. They apparently love performing in Japan and have been several times to perform and clearly they have a fan base there. Thanks for postponing your run until you got through this video! :)
This set is always so much fun to watch! It's actually only part of their performance at that festival. It's just the ones that MTV Japan happened to put out. There is another video up on RUclips that's a fan-cam/phone video of the entire performance, almost an hour long. Not near the quality of this one, but does include a lot of other music also. And yes, Mitch and Kirstie are dressed as Anime characters.
Good reaction. I’m sure there will never be a reunion or guest appearance with Avi. The only one who ever mentions him is Kevin, and even that is rare. Also, rumor has it that he didn’t think Kirstie was necessary for the group, so bit of tension there.
I read the tension between Avi and Kirstie was after they had dated briefly, which then led to the unfollowing on socials. Supposedly, Avi gave some kind of ultimatum, i.e. "her or me" kind of thing, followed by his exit. All hearsay, so not stating any of this as fact, it's just what was being said at the time.
@@JoyL351 I don’t think they ever dated, but the “her or me” is what I’m talking about. I rewatched his goodbye video and the body language was telling.
@@catpro70 You could well be right. The dating part might have just been a rumor that got started and then blew up on social media. It's too bad his exit wasn't more amicable, but I guess that's the way things go sometimes.
There have been occasions where it would have seemed natural to bring Avi back for a live guest appearance, like the 2021 Hollywood Bowl concert, which was kind of a 10-year retrospective. I'm not sure if there is something in the legal agreements from when the group split, or if Avi just isn't interested, or if the PTX members think it wouldn't be fair to Matt. In 2017, during the time after Avi left and before Matt joined, the four remaining members recorded some four-part songs, including "Dancing on My Own" and "Away in a Manger".
Hey Zach, I believe you are in Arizona, and Avi will be in Phoenix in May if you are interested! Anyway, love this performance and your reaction. Cheers!
Hey, it's still a cycle: getting out of a bad relationship, wanting love again, finding love. You know, if you did give your camera password to people, the most stalker-ish of us could even watch you cleaning up dog puke at 3 in the morning (I AM joking). I love the dry humor in your reactions. Edit: Ok, you figured out the cycle direction I suggested...I should've waited to comment until the end.
There will always be comparisons between Avi and Matt. I was trepidatious at first because Avi brought a classical tone to the music and arrangements. Matt, however, has brought an energy that Avi could not bring. What we have to realize is that both Avi and PTX are where they are now and that both are happy. I am sad that legal issues put a rift between them, which will probably prevent any kind of collaboration in the future. Popspring is a favorite. I only wish they had not sped up Kirstie's song, Water. If you listen on the album, it is considerably slower, not so rushed. Just a slight criticism. It is still a great song.
They did the Mj medley because that was the medley they were performing on tour in 2016. It meant no more than that. They did the mj medley the entirety of their 2016 world tour. 2018 tour was Rihanna and 2019 was Ariana. That's how they've always done their evolutions.
From previous comments on videos, I understand that Avi knew Matt from his a capella "camp" and recommended him. Matt did perform in a capella groups in college, I believe. It would be great if they could tour together, but Avi's music is quite different from PTX. I'd love a "guest appearance" on a show, or something like that.
@vickiandrews4087 Avi did not recommend Matt. He had absolutely nothing to do with Matt being a part of Pentatonix except by leaving. Matt knew Ben Bram but still had to audition. Matt won the position in the band based upon his talent, work ethic, experience, personality, creativity, etc. Avi's involvement is a false internet rumor.
@@vidsorama2I appreciate that you're passionate about this group. Frankly, I knew someone associated with the group knew Matt. Whether it was Avi, Ben or someone else, I couldn't exactly remember. There was no intent to start a "rumor."
As I recall Mitch and Kirstie are dressed like some popular cartoon characters in Japan. PTX and Japan definitely love each other
Yes they're dressed as anime characters. They both love Japanese anime.
PopSpring 2016 Can’t Sleep Love, is still my favorite Mitch moment! ❤ definitely a crowd pleaser!
I promise you seeing Pentatonix with Matt is beyond amazing! Matt is so charismatic and sweet.
As much as I love the perfection of their fun, moving, beautiful ‘official’ videos *NOTHING* beats their “LIVE” performances. Their individual personalities shine through and the group dynamic is profound. Kevin’s drive, Avi’s focus, Kirstie’s flirt, Scott’s soul and Mitch’s energy abound. When you see bouncy Mitch on stage singing and feeling the music, with his whole body from toes to fingertips…..you can’t help but feel it, too! I only wish their original music got more recognition and airplay. Not only are they phenomenal singers, their writing and composing talent and skills are growing rapidly. I can’t wait to hear what they come up with next!
Kevin actually warms up by beatboxing even more. He says the longer he does it, the better and easier it is. Crazy, right? It surprises him, too, lol! Great reaction!
Not only do they sound exactly like a studio recording, I can't get over the choreo! They are the real deal x100.
PTX and Japan have loved each other for quite a while. They've toured in Japan several times, usually to sold-out audiences even in the early days, and usually try to make sure they have at least a few dates there when they go on tour outside of the US. Of the songs that PTX has sung in a foreign language, more are in Japanese (4) than in any other two languages combined, and one (Pretender) is completely in Japanese. PTX has appeared and performed on several Japanese TV shows, and Mitch and Kirstie both know some Japanese, although they don't really speak it. At least one of their albums was released specially in Japan, and had portions of some songs re-recorded in Japanese.
I believe you would like a current concert. Matt is such a showman.
The originals are great, and nobody was ever cooler than Avi in this one. The trio is so young and cute.
This is my favorite live concert video. With the Vevo live KISS from a rose… I can’t say this is my sole favorite any more.
Water! Best song...
K O can go on and on. He is something else. Seems some to be super human. Greetings from South Africa
Scott Blue eyed Soul dragon
I’m glad you recognize the difference in Avi’s and Matt’s tonality with their bass. Matt is a fantastic singer, but Avi’s voice has that rich bass sound that enhances the songs more, in my opinion.
I think you are right but Matt for me has more range, Avi is more a bass than Matt, can sing more lower than Matt, but Matt can sing very high for a bass, he sing more like soul, Avi is more operatic, they give different things to Ptx, which I think is good, because Matt isnt competing against Avi,
@@patriciaalvareztostado8170 You are right, there was no competition between Avi and Matt. Avi is a true bass while Matt is a baritone who can sing bass, like Scott. Their ranges are different. My point is that Avi’s bass voice on the earlier PTX music sounds more like a bass guitar in tonality than Matt’s. Matt is perfect for PTX now because it allows for more pop/soul variety in songs.
I agree, Patricia. I think Matt's success was/is that he is not trying to replace Avi. You can't! Matt has his own sound, and he is incredible in his own right. PTX has not slowed down one bit, so it was a win-win. @@patriciaalvareztostado8170
@@valenciathequeen8994Yeah I also agree with you, you could hear with Avo a true bass, an even if Matt is better today than when he started with Ptx as a base, he cant sing the low note of Avi, and that is fine, and even if we hear what Avi had done in his solo work, is very different than what he did with Ptx,
@@patriciaalvareztostado8170 Agreed. They are two different but both amazing singers.
I saw them live this past August and Matt is amazing!!!!!
He has so much stage presence! His joy at being on stage rivals Scott’s!
Simply love this. They sound so good LIVE. you will not balieve that they sound better live, it is absolutely crazy. They are simply amazing and so versatile. Greetings from South Africa
You wish to see Avi with them live but i guarantee you nobody puts on a show like Matt. True, Avi is a lower singer but Matts voice fits so much better with the group's pop sound. Matt has soul. Matt is their hype man and he brings out his energy to the rest of them. The Matt and kevin duo far surpasses what kevin would do with Avi. I've seen multiple concerts with both Avi and Matt and even though i was a fan since the beginning with Avi, Matt takes it for me.
One of the best of their live videos - never gets old.
Yesss!! I've been waiting for this reaction!!
To heck with Pentatonix, we are here to see you. 😅 Seriously, I haven’t seen your reaction yet, but I predict that you loved the last song.
😂😂 You were cracking me up today mister! Thanks for this!
Great reaction, Zack! I love this set of songs! Mitch rapping is always a treat! This is sassy Mitch era! That hair do is my favorite on him! I believe Mitch and Kirstie were dressed representing some Japanese characters (correct me if I'm wrong, Pentaholics)! I would love if Avi could be a part of their newer performances, but I don't believe that can happen legally. Something about Avi taking legal action about songs that he had helped write and then PTX had to come up with different originals for the album they were going to put out. I don't think they are legally allowed to mention him by name because you know what happens when lawyers get involved, things can take an unpleasant turn. I think they did in this case. Anyhoo, it makes a lot of Avi fans upset that PTX doesn't honor him like they think they should, but what can you do when it's a legal matter? You have to follow those stipulations. Kind of sad, but it is what it is! Thanks for doing this one! Take care!
From what I am reading it seems there was a bit of a falling out that I didn't know about?
@@zack_reacts It may not have been a falling out as much of just legal issues after him leaving the group. Kind of like when a couple divorce, some things get divided up, but when it's music belonging to a group, that's probably a rough road to navigate. I hardly think the situation is that they don't want to mention Avi, like at the Hollywood Star ceremony or when they do an "Evolution of Pentatonix" in concerts. It's probably hard NOT to.
@@zack_reacts Yes, I don't know much more than what I wrote but it happened after he left. They were going to give him writing credit for the songs, but I think he was just trying to ensure that those songs weren't done without him. I can understand his wanting a certain amount of protection, everyone wants to look out for themselves in this world. I just think things got out of hand once lawyers and emotions got involved. These people are all wonderfully kind and supportive, but we're all humans with feelings. No one is perfect. ❤
@@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer There was also like members unfollowing Avi on socials, etc.
@@zack_reacts pretty much anything we hear about this is circumstantial evidence. There definitely HAD to be something. I have noticed that, while they used to just put "Pentatonix" in writing credits, they now list them all by name. I don't think Avi was trying to keep them from performing songs he has written, but I am guessing it got messy when lawyers were involved with figuring out rights to performing and getting compensation for songs written solely or jointly. As far as I know, Avi is also not able to perform anything in the original column from when he was with them. This makes me sad for all of them because they were truly like family. I do know that Kevin and Avi are still very close. I also recently saw an interview with Matt, and he talks highly of some time he got to spend with Avi when he (Matt) became a member of the group and advice given. He chose to keep specifics to himself, but it sounded like they do get along.
Thanks for the great reaction! After he decided to leave, I thought it might be nice for Avi to join them as a guest singer at some point. But, as the songs in this video tell, it's not so easy to share a space after a break-up. Matt gets along well with the group and has a great voice, so it's all good. Except for one thing - I think Avi had a strong say in creating their sound and in music selection, and now it seems like Scott is making a lot of choices for the group. Just my impression, but their music is more rock based than it used to be, with Scott doing about 75% of the leads and opening and closing parts to each song. They are still fun to keep up with, but it is different without Avi, and not just because of his deep voice.
That's not really true though? Scott has always taken the majority of leads and the solos are more evenly divided now. Plus, Kirstie literally wrote the majority of The Lucky Ones and is probably the most common songwriter among the group nowadays. And while Scott's voice fits rock and I like that direction for them, I wouldn't say it's their current most prominent genre by any means (or even in Scott's solo work). Kiss From A Rose, I Rise, and Creep-yeah, they were all recent rock based stuff, but that's only been in the last like year, not the entire 6-7 years since Avi left.
And based on the type of music Avi's into/makes, I wouldn't say I see to much of his influence on their early selection, other than the original stuff, since he wrote quite a bit of it. In fact, they've probably done more things that would have been up his lane since he's left, than when he was in the group.
@@mx.confused I appreciate your thoughts. They have moved on, and that's a good thing for the most part for everyone.
Penta means 5. No need for Avi to ever come back. He left on his own. All 6 are better off now. Otherwise, thanks for reacting to Pentatonix Popspring video.
You mentioned their live performances. I would love to see you react to "Kevin's Fifth". It is one I know you would really enjoy. And now that I suggested it, I will go thru your uploads, maybe you have already watched it and I am late to the party. 😋
Love you covered this. ❤❤❤❤❤
Love this live collection!! Thanks for taking the time to do the long reaction 😊💜. You definitely need to see them in concert someday. As others have already mentioned, Matt is an amazing showman and exudes energy and personality. KO is definitely the Energizer Bunny and never misses a beat (literally 😜)!
I love their originals. Their self titled album of originals is still my favorite ❤
PTX🔥🤘
This is one of my favorite live performance videos partly because it was professionally done, so the sound quality beats the usual cell phone filming. They apparently love performing in Japan and have been several times to perform and clearly they have a fan base there. Thanks for postponing your run until you got through this video! :)
For live performances, anything from the Hollywood Bowl 2022 live stream….they do many of their ‘standards’.
Gotta recommend "AHA! Live in Singapore". Oh, Yeah. 😮
"I'm not going to pause much" proceeds to pause every couple minutes...lol
Thanks so much for doing my request!! I know it was a long one…but it was well worth it!
⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡ Thank you!!!
I knew you'd absolutely love this one. Thank you so much.
This set is always so much fun to watch! It's actually only part of their performance at that festival. It's just the ones that MTV Japan happened to put out. There is another video up on RUclips that's a fan-cam/phone video of the entire performance, almost an hour long. Not near the quality of this one, but does include a lot of other music also. And yes, Mitch and Kirstie are dressed as Anime characters.
Good reaction. I’m sure there will never be a reunion or guest appearance with Avi. The only one who ever mentions him is Kevin, and even that is rare. Also, rumor has it that he didn’t think Kirstie was necessary for the group, so bit of tension there.
I read the tension between Avi and Kirstie was after they had dated briefly, which then led to the unfollowing on socials. Supposedly, Avi gave some kind of ultimatum, i.e. "her or me" kind of thing, followed by his exit. All hearsay, so not stating any of this as fact, it's just what was being said at the time.
@@JoyL351 I don’t think they ever dated, but the “her or me” is what I’m talking about. I rewatched his goodbye video and the body language was telling.
@@catpro70 You could well be right. The dating part might have just been a rumor that got started and then blew up on social media. It's too bad his exit wasn't more amicable, but I guess that's the way things go sometimes.
Yeah, when I dated Kirstie, she told me all about it.
My comment here is just about as relevant and factual as the other comments here.
There have been occasions where it would have seemed natural to bring Avi back for a live guest appearance, like the 2021 Hollywood Bowl concert, which was kind of a 10-year retrospective. I'm not sure if there is something in the legal agreements from when the group split, or if Avi just isn't interested, or if the PTX members think it wouldn't be fair to Matt. In 2017, during the time after Avi left and before Matt joined, the four remaining members recorded some four-part songs, including "Dancing on My Own" and "Away in a Manger".
Avi just announced tour dates if you wanted to see him live. Unfortunately, he's not going to be by me, but he may be coming to where you are.
Hey Zach, I believe you are in Arizona, and Avi will be in Phoenix in May if you are interested! Anyway, love this performance and your reaction. Cheers!
Hey, it's still a cycle: getting out of a bad relationship, wanting love again, finding love. You know, if you did give your camera password to people, the most stalker-ish of us could even watch you cleaning up dog puke at 3 in the morning (I AM joking). I love the dry humor in your reactions. Edit: Ok, you figured out the cycle direction I suggested...I should've waited to comment until the end.
Great reaction as always
There will always be comparisons between Avi and Matt. I was trepidatious at first because Avi brought a classical tone to the music and arrangements.
Matt, however, has brought an energy that Avi could not bring.
What we have to realize is that both Avi and PTX are where they are now and that both are happy.
I am sad that legal issues put a rift between them, which will probably prevent any kind of collaboration in the future.
Popspring is a favorite. I only wish they had not sped up Kirstie's song, Water. If you listen on the album, it is considerably slower, not so rushed. Just a slight criticism. It is still a great song.
glad you got to this one, and saw Kirstie shine
Kirsty has solo music. I don't know if you have checked those out yet. Her song Naked is awesome.
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Huh. I never realized the PopSpring concert was in Japan. It makes sense they'd include the MJ medley as he was fantastically popular in Japan.
They did the Mj medley because that was the medley they were performing on tour in 2016. It meant no more than that. They did the mj medley the entirety of their 2016 world tour. 2018 tour was Rihanna and 2019 was Ariana. That's how they've always done their evolutions.
I'll take the password to your security camera's, Well you offered! 😇🙄🤣
You look like Jake Gyllenhaal... nice reaction btw. I love me some PTX
From previous comments on videos, I understand that Avi knew Matt from his a capella "camp" and recommended him. Matt did perform in a capella groups in college, I believe. It would be great if they could tour together, but Avi's music is quite different from PTX. I'd love a "guest appearance" on a show, or something like that.
Matt did an interview with Peter Barber recently and said that Ben Bram knew him and recommended he audition
@vickiandrews4087 Avi did not recommend Matt. He had absolutely nothing to do with Matt being a part of Pentatonix except by leaving. Matt knew Ben Bram but still had to audition. Matt won the position in the band based upon his talent, work ethic, experience, personality, creativity, etc. Avi's involvement is a false internet rumor.
@@vidsorama2I appreciate that you're passionate about this group. Frankly, I knew someone associated with the group knew Matt. Whether it was Avi, Ben or someone else, I couldn't exactly remember. There was no intent to start a "rumor."