Everything PTX!! Even teaching littles how to count on Sesame Street! We Pentaholics have grown to trust PTX and their cello placement because you gotta trust a musician who can play cello AND beatbox at the same time! They write and arrange and work with Ben Bram. Mitch’s part is stellar here! Sing, New Years Day, and Happy Now are at the top of my favorite PTX originals list!
I forget which video I saw it in where they explained how they sit all 5 sit in a room once they pick a song they want to cover and they start working on a general arrangement starting with Kevin's percussion (beat boxing) , followed by the bass sounds , then they play around with the melody and harmony (bouncing ideas around and singing it out). They then record themselves (Scott records) with the general arrangement and send it to Ben Brams (the silent 6th member of PTX as they like to say) who helps tighten it up and adds the finishing touches. They then try out the arrangement and make any adjustments as needed. They are very involved in what they put out which just goes to show how passionate they are in the quality of music they put out for their fans. The inclusion of the Beyonce (the name of Kevin's Cello) is a deliberate choice depending on the song and whether they feel it adds value. Out of the hundreds of songs in their extensive catalogue (which is amazing as I don't recall a single year where they didn't release something since they won the Sing Off competition) , only 7 songs (that I can recall) included a cello (Radioactive had Kevin on cello and Lindsey Sterling on violin and their recent original Thank You had Scott on piano and Kevin on cello). I enjoy all the songs where they have included an instrument, as it is usually done so subtly, yet completed the sound without taking away from their voices. Thanks for your great reactions. Happy New Year and continued blessings. 😊
I love all their music!! Literally, all of it! As a violinist, I personally love the cello, but I can see your viewpoint. Kirstin just killed this song, and I definitely enjoy this version more than the original. Thank you for the reaction and input. It's good to hear other musicians' feedback.
Thanks for your insight here. For me, the cello enhances the awesome vocals of the song. I prefer this version to the original, but then, once PTX has it's way with a song I usually prefer their version.
Their originals are second to none. I absolutely love them. I highly recomend Thank you, run to you, rose gold, cracked, missbehavin'... Its an endless well honestly. Anyway, keep it up man i love your reactions
We Pentatonix love everything they do ! The originals and the covers, all are given the PTX specialness ! You have only begun, grasshopper ! :) Thank you Jacob.
I listen to everything they do. I personally love the cello in this, especially when Kevin starts beatboxing. While most of the time I prefer it to be just vocal, because they are so incredibly talented, the cello adds more depth and emotion for me. I love the PTX cover more than the original. Kirstie just KILLS it in this. The first time I saw them in concert and Kevin brought out the cello, it was a moving experience to say the least. Keep the PTX coming!
I listen to their covers a lot but some of the originals are very good for me. My favourites are: "Run To You", "Light In The Hallway", "On My Way Home", "Take Me Home" and "Happy Now". Yep, the bassline is awesome here.
Love both their covers and originals. In the later category for pure beautiful harmony I love Run to You, and for sheer fun Sing! is unbeatable. There’s quite a few others like Cracked, Can’t Sleep Love etc. Not all have official videos but there are fairly well recorded versions of many of them. I have some links if you’re interested. Happy New Year from a LI neighbor.
Thanks for reacting. See some negative in comments,. They don't understand, some just give guy feelings, some voice teachers analyze vocal technique, you for production analysis and all... It's not criticizing, it's your professional opinion..... I like to hear a variety of reactions and learn from all, especially from you!!
@@donny1960 stop criticizing is not and opinion it was an order.... My point is that he states what type of review he does, don't tell him to stop, don't listen if offends you,. Different opinions is great and makes for a great experience, I don't agree with everything he says but I don't tell him to stop doing it like some comments on here says...
@@jeffg9203 But you telling some people to "stop" telling him to "stop" is different? It's very hard to tell what is just opinions and what are personal orders. I have no problem with expressing positive or negative feelings toward a given reaction here on You Tube. It does hit me as "funny" when we (I included) make the rules that others have to follow.
@@donny1960 uh.. Chill. It's ok😂 no reason to pick up fights. Do what you want. Just be polite with negative comments as well. That's all that is required.
You've been pumping out videos like crazy and as a ptx fan I just love watching reactions to kind of relive the songs and contrast my critiques. You've asked a few yikes I'm guessing someone has replied but, PTX does all their own arrangements. They have a Grammy to that credit and is actually how they got their famed start in their journey in the acapella singing competition the sing off. Great to hear what you think of their production. I know I'm not alone in understanding what PTX really is... Personally I have been trying to fault them in some way regarding production. And I am not a musician. But if they are at their core able to simply synthesize this kind of material. Their voice isn't just power it's a real weapon. Give me billions give me status... I don't think I could ever feel as powerful as how some of these songs resonate.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I DISAGREE WITH YOU, I LOVE THE CELLO IN THIS SONG. ALSO IN THE VIDEO "SAY SOMETHING". THE CELLO IS BEAUTIFUL AND ADDS ANOTHER DIMENSION TO THE SONGS.
I liked the cello here but I get what you’re saying. Personal preference! I listen to both originals and covers. Run To You & Light in the Hallway (orig) are favorites of mine. As far as arranging goes, it seems a lot of the time they basically get in a room and start brainstorming & jamming until they like it. Then they record a first take version on their phone and send it to Ben Bram to get it on paper and weigh in w/any other ideas. I saw an interview where Scott said doing an original album takes several months, but they can knock out a cover album in a month or less which IMO is CRAZY considering how complex some of their harmonies & arrangements are. Here’s a video of them arranging-it’s fascinating. These guys are so damn talented. ruclips.net/video/XbxPnbC9vnk/видео.html ETA: One more vid. Skip to 3:23 if you only want to watch the arranging part. The first part is a tour vlog. ruclips.net/video/DHAC95bWnig/видео.html
I love both originals and covers. And their mash ups! You need to react to the Wizard of Ahhhhs and Rise by Superfruit (Mitch and Scott’s side group). Both are fantastic.
They all collaborate on the arrangement, but Scott and Ben Bram (the 6th Pentatonix, who's been with them from the beginning after winning the Sing Off competition). Another fact you should be aware of...Kevin is a classically trained Cellist (appeared at Carnegie Hall at 18), and plays 4-5 other instruments. Graduated Yale and accepted to their Medical School, but passed to join Pentatonix. Also speaks a couple of languages (including Mandarin). He's the Groups Renassiance Man !!
From what I've heard, Scott does the arrangements. I'm quite sure this was done in several takes to get the layering but I had to stop and realize they're all doing this sitting down. Have you noticed how good Kirstens vibrato has become over the last two years? Just incredible
I actually love the cello here as to me it fit the vibe they were going for. I think it enhanced their performances and voiced not detracted. Just as in "say something". And I give them props for doing the unexpected. At this stage in their success thry can go off formula if they please and challenge the boundaries. In show business, music or acting or what have you, you can't remain stagnant. You have to grow and try different things. Personally I think they nailed it.
I think that clicking noise is one of the big mistakes on their editor's part. It's not just you relax😂 It's one of the rare times they seem more human coz they make mistakes as well! Also, all if them arrange their songs along with Ben Bram. And I absolutely LOVE their originals as well. You gotta check them out! Their 1st original album debuted at no. 1 on Billboard 200 and they are releasing their second one in February. All the songs are F I R E. P. s: Did you notice Kevin playing cello and beatboxing at the same time? He does that live too! All the time! Crazy!
Definitely listen to their originals, too. Kevin is a classically trained cellist, so he uses that in a number of their performances. He also has a wonderful cello and beatboxing combo video of his own out there. They use his cello when they think it will add to the mood they are trying to create. It's wonderful in "thank you", for example.
I am one that enjoys the breaks, to hear your explanations of what they are doing for our enjoyment. Also, I am glad that you stay interested in PTX to ask us fans about our knowledge of the group I am a fan of their originals and covers, they are a wealth of talent either way.
Oh I LOVE their original music. I get so excited when they release a new single. Of course their covers are phenomenal... I personally think they improve the original.
YEAH! You are the first reviewer I've seen who noticed those obnoxious pops (at 0:48 and again at 0:55). They drove me crazy when I first heard this with headphones, and not one reactor has commented on it. You obviously have golden ears, because you agreed with me.
@@tcjensen30 I'm not really interested in rise for me it would be much more interesting to see his reaction to their original stuff like deny you just to see what he thinks about the production
The gold accents...In one of their PTXperience videos they showed the making of this video. Kirsty said the black & white with the gold accents was a nod to the movie album cover art. You picked up on the gold so we quickly!! 😊
I love hearing just their voices, but I think in this case the Cello added atmosphere to the song, just like the piano/cello added to their original song Thank You
I'm hearing the clicks too and never heard them before in this one. Also "New's Year Day" - perfect timing for an original, live performance, song starts about 1 min in: ruclips.net/video/ukTGKGe1cHg/видео.html
There are definitely clicks, I noticed them when it was released. Don't know what they're about. All of the members help with arranging along with their longtime collaborator Ben Bram. Ben does the whole arrangement for some of their one-off televised appearances and you can definitely hear the difference when PTX is not involved in the arrangement
Others have commented on their arranging process, so I'm just gonna add some links. ====================== During the COVID social-distancing situation, they arrange online via Zoom. Ben would screen-share the music sheet of the arrangement and members of Pentatonix would tell him or "sing" him their ideas. One other video showing them in the arranging process: * Arranging "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (at 1:55): ruclips.net/video/Xpik-DUzWlw/видео.html * A podcast of Ben Bram (their co-arranger, who won two Grammys with them) talking about how he and Pentatonix arrange together: player.fm/series/recording-a-cappella-with-danny-ozment/ben-bram-part-2-the-pentatonix-process There are also two videos where they demonstrate how they typically do arrangements: * "Can't Sleep Love" with Avi: ruclips.net/video/qLrvkEHWLlQ/видео.html * "New Rules x Are You That Somebody" with Matt: ruclips.net/video/iNaltxI5ut4/видео.html
There are definitely a couple weird chops. It’s odd since their videos are usually flawless. I love the cello and I love their voices. I feel like the cello overpowers Matt’s gorgeous bass a bit too much. If you react to “Say Something” they use the cello but it’s with Avi and they distribute the vocal solos a bit different. I love the cello in say something. In this one, it’s beautiful but it’d be beautiful without it as well. I’ve never heard them sing this particular song without the cello so I can’t definitely say whether I’d prefer it with or without. Great reaction
I don't know if you know but your opening scene has the video "Attention" then "Shallow" so you may want to edit out the Attention video out 😇🤗😊. And I love all of their videos.
Their early originals are very edgy and youthful! They are also night and day to the 2 new originals I've heard because for 1 Avi and Matt bring 2 completely different styles and 2 they are more mature! I also think that they are going for less edge and more of a pop sound because they don't have to prove themselves! I like it all it's all unique and all different! I know not everyone will like everything they make but that is ok 😊 in fact Kirsten wrote their new original Be My Eyes and it has a cool Enya Orinoco Flow/Sail Away vibe to it! I can't wait till the entire album comes out on February 02-12-21
The glitch is real, it's in the source video and not coming from your signal chain. (For example, right around :48-:49 in the original.) I suspect it's an artifact of RUclips's processing.
I have done critical listening for digital mastering. Those clicks were crazy. It almost sounds like someone cut audio tape with the wrong scissors but this is not the 1960s. It sort of looked like it came from the cello track. That is something that is almost ALWAYS going to be removed in Pro Tools or Melodyne.
The cello was required in this one, honestly. In order to keep the Duet between Scott and Kirstie intact, the cello fills the Baritone spot for Scott. It's important also for how it plays out live. Yes, they could have looped and taped and added the Baritone vocals in BUT... only in video, not live.
Did you know that they sing in Japanese too with one of the most famous vocal groups in Japan? No? Then check them out "Little Glee Monster feat. Pentatonix - Dear My Friend"👌
I love Pentatonix but have you checked out Home Free? Avi Kaplan did Ring of Fire with them a while ago and it's really great. I also love Avi doing Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair with Peter Hollen.
I love their originals and covers. I have no preference. As for the cello, I like its inclusion in the occasional song. Kevin is a world class cellist and I'm glad they make room for him to show his talent. I think some people don't give him the recognition he deserves due to his role carrying the beat with only an occasional lead vocal. Their arranging method usually involves the group spit balling every part of a song between them to see what fits, like a musical puzzle. Ben Bram is the arranger behind the scenes, but it seems to be a group effort. All their Grammies are for arrangement.
I'm sorry but he didn't bad mouth the video? He also just expressed his opinion while also stating so many positive points. There is nothing wrong with that.
I disagree with your comment regarding the cello, cuz I truly believe this instrument adds to the whole piece and does not take away from their singing.
You did not comment on Kevin who is doing something he apparently invented, called 'Celloboxing'. which is him beatboxing WHILE simultaneously playing the cello. Must be amazingly difficult to do, but Kevin pulls it off.
I listen to both original and covers. Original pieces are hit or miss just like any group. I appreciate constructive criticism. Acapella is what has made them who they are. I do like the occasional cello, etc to showcase other talents, but if they begin to do it often, it makes them something else and I feel like that might be not as good as what they're known for.
I feel like no one ever picks up their tribute to the bad romance riff they add in. I love it
I like both their covers and originals, personally!
sweet!
I listen to both, " sing " is incredible and " happy now " " be my eyes "
cool!
Sing is my favorite song of all time!
Everything PTX!! Even teaching littles how to count on Sesame Street! We Pentaholics have grown to trust PTX and their cello placement because you gotta trust a musician who can play cello AND beatbox at the same time! They write and arrange and work with Ben Bram. Mitch’s part is stellar here! Sing, New Years Day, and Happy Now are at the top of my favorite PTX originals list!
I've gotta check out some originals!
I wholeheartedly second that motion. 🤗
Yes! Please check out their originals.
I forget which video I saw it in where they explained how they sit all 5 sit in a room once they pick a song they want to cover and they start working on a general arrangement starting with Kevin's percussion (beat boxing) , followed by the bass sounds , then they play around with the melody and harmony (bouncing ideas around and singing it out). They then record themselves (Scott records) with the general arrangement and send it to Ben Brams (the silent 6th member of PTX as they like to say) who helps tighten it up and adds the finishing touches. They then try out the arrangement and make any adjustments as needed. They are very involved in what they put out which just goes to show how passionate they are in the quality of music they put out for their fans. The inclusion of the Beyonce (the name of Kevin's Cello) is a deliberate choice depending on the song and whether they feel it adds value. Out of the hundreds of songs in their extensive catalogue (which is amazing as I don't recall a single year where they didn't release something since they won the Sing Off competition) , only 7 songs (that I can recall) included a cello (Radioactive had Kevin on cello and Lindsey Sterling on violin and their recent original Thank You had Scott on piano and Kevin on cello). I enjoy all the songs where they have included an instrument, as it is usually done so subtly, yet completed the sound without taking away from their voices. Thanks for your great reactions. Happy New Year and continued blessings. 😊
I love all their music!! Literally, all of it! As a violinist, I personally love the cello, but I can see your viewpoint. Kirstin just killed this song, and I definitely enjoy this version more than the original.
Thank you for the reaction and input. It's good to hear other musicians' feedback.
thanks! They did great!
Thanks for your insight here. For me, the cello enhances the awesome vocals of the song. I prefer this version to the original, but then, once PTX has it's way with a song I usually prefer their version.
cool!!
I listen to everything they do, originals and covers
very cool!
I listen and like both their originals and covers
cool!
Their originals are second to none. I absolutely love them. I highly recomend Thank you, run to you, rose gold, cracked, missbehavin'... Its an endless well honestly. Anyway, keep it up man i love your reactions
truth and thanks for the idea!
They arrange their songs with Ben Bram who is also an arranger.
Yes Scott does do alot of their arangements as well
wow cool
We Pentatonix love everything they do ! The originals and the covers, all are given the PTX specialness ! You have only begun, grasshopper ! :) Thank you Jacob.
I listen to everything they do. I personally love the cello in this, especially when Kevin starts beatboxing. While most of the time I prefer it to be just vocal, because they are so incredibly talented, the cello adds more depth and emotion for me. I love the PTX cover more than the original. Kirstie just KILLS it in this. The first time I saw them in concert and Kevin brought out the cello, it was a moving experience to say the least. Keep the PTX coming!
I listen to their covers a lot but some of the originals are very good for me. My favourites are: "Run To You", "Light In The Hallway", "On My Way Home", "Take Me Home" and "Happy Now". Yep, the bassline is awesome here.
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Love their covers and also love their originals
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Love both their covers and originals. In the later category for pure beautiful harmony I love Run to You, and for sheer fun Sing! is unbeatable. There’s quite a few others like Cracked, Can’t Sleep Love etc. Not all have official videos but there are fairly well recorded versions of many of them. I have some links if you’re interested. Happy New Year from a LI neighbor.
nice!! thanks!! gonna try and look em up!
nice! Where on LI?
I like both covers and their original music
I listen and like both, anything Pentatonix does is gold in my book
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I find it interesting that you object to the cello, but played along on your guitar to their version of “Hallelujah” on a previous reaction.
I love their original music and covers
Cool!
Originals and covers both for sure
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I listen to both covers and originals. I don’t listen to a lot of pop music, so often the PTX version is the original version for me.
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Original and cover. They arrange with Ben Bram who Scott met in college. He was the one who told and encouraged Scott about The Sing-Off.
Scott helped create Acapop Kids!, who also did an excellent cover of Shallow.
Have a listen to Love Again!!!
nicethanks!
Their original music is amazing! 🤩 can't sleep love, love again, sing, run to you ,happy now.
I listen to both covers and originals, and have favorites in both categories :-)
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I love both their covers and original music - I have favourites in both forms! What am I saying - I love 95 % of their music and like the other 5%!
I love all of their songs, doesn’t matter if a cover or an original! Mitch’s part ALWAYS gives me the chills!
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Thanks for reacting. See some negative in comments,. They don't understand, some just give guy feelings, some voice teachers analyze vocal technique, you for production analysis and all... It's not criticizing, it's your professional opinion..... I like to hear a variety of reactions and learn from all, especially from you!!
So "negative" (different) opinions are a sign of "not understanding"? Thank God we have you to set the world straight.
@@donny1960 stop criticizing is not and opinion it was an order.... My point is that he states what type of review he does, don't tell him to stop, don't listen if offends you,. Different opinions is great and makes for a great experience, I don't agree with everything he says but I don't tell him to stop doing it like some comments on here says...
@@jeffg9203 But you telling some people to "stop" telling him to "stop" is different? It's very hard to tell what is just opinions and what are personal orders. I have no problem with expressing positive or negative feelings toward a given reaction here on You Tube. It does hit me as "funny" when we (I included) make the rules that others have to follow.
@@donny1960 uh.. Chill. It's ok😂 no reason to pick up fights. Do what you want. Just be polite with negative comments as well. That's all that is required.
thank you Jeff!
You've been pumping out videos like crazy and as a ptx fan I just love watching reactions to kind of relive the songs and contrast my critiques.
You've asked a few yikes I'm guessing someone has replied but, PTX does all their own arrangements. They have a Grammy to that credit and is actually how they got their famed start in their journey in the acapella singing competition the sing off.
Great to hear what you think of their production.
I know I'm not alone in understanding what PTX really is... Personally I have been trying to fault them in some way regarding production. And I am not a musician. But if they are at their core able to simply synthesize this kind of material. Their voice isn't just power it's a real weapon. Give me billions give me status... I don't think I could ever feel as powerful as how some of these songs resonate.
They do one song every season with Kevin playing Cello. I can live with it, because we KNOW how great they are.
I enjoy listening to both - Cracked, Love Again, Run To You, Natural Disaster - are a few of my favorites
nice! thanks for the idea!
I listen to both. They are just amazing either way
Nice!
I love everything they do, original or cover!
Their originals are amazing too!
Truth
One of their latest is the Christmas song "Thank You", written by Scott and his boyfriend. It has Kevin playing cello and Scott playing piano.
Yeah! I reacted to it!
I love their original music and they usually change covers enough to make it their own
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I love both. My favorite originals are: can't sleep love, run to you, and be my eyes. And the superfruit originals, of course.
great!!
I like anything I can hear from them.
I listen to both originals and covers. So far, my most fave original is Run to You and Happy Now.
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THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I DISAGREE WITH YOU, I LOVE THE CELLO IN THIS SONG. ALSO IN THE VIDEO "SAY SOMETHING". THE CELLO IS BEAUTIFUL AND ADDS ANOTHER DIMENSION TO THE SONGS.
Totally fair 😃
I liked the cello here but I get what you’re saying. Personal preference!
I listen to both originals and covers. Run To You & Light in the Hallway (orig) are favorites of mine. As far as arranging goes, it seems a lot of the time they basically get in a room and start brainstorming & jamming until they like it. Then they record a first take version on their phone and send it to Ben Bram to get it on paper and weigh in w/any other ideas. I saw an interview where Scott said doing an original album takes several months, but they can knock out a cover album in a month or less which IMO is CRAZY considering how complex some of their harmonies & arrangements are. Here’s a video of them arranging-it’s fascinating. These guys are so damn talented. ruclips.net/video/XbxPnbC9vnk/видео.html
ETA: One more vid. Skip to 3:23 if you only want to watch the arranging part. The first part is a tour vlog. ruclips.net/video/DHAC95bWnig/видео.html
@5:24 something sounded like Bad Romance.
I love both originals and covers. And their mash ups! You need to react to the Wizard of Ahhhhs and Rise by Superfruit (Mitch and Scott’s side group). Both are fantastic.
cool!! thanks!
They all collaborate on the arrangement, but Scott and Ben Bram (the 6th Pentatonix, who's been with them from the beginning after winning the Sing Off competition). Another fact you should be aware of...Kevin is a classically trained Cellist (appeared at Carnegie Hall at 18), and plays 4-5 other instruments. Graduated Yale and accepted to their Medical School, but passed to join Pentatonix. Also speaks a couple of languages (including Mandarin). He's the Groups Renassiance Man !!
From what I've heard, Scott does the arrangements. I'm quite sure this was done in several takes to get the layering but I had to stop and realize they're all doing this sitting down. Have you noticed how good Kirstens vibrato has become over the last two years? Just incredible
Wow!!
All their voices are wild
Anything PTX! And I love their videos. Beautiful doggo. Happy New Year! 🤗
thanks!!
LOVE the cello here..showcasing another of Kevin's talents and melds perfectly.
Kevin is also beatboxing while he plays the cello.......awesome.
wild
I actually love the cello here as to me it fit the vibe they were going for. I think it enhanced their performances and voiced not detracted. Just as in "say something". And I give them props for doing the unexpected. At this stage in their success thry can go off formula if they please and challenge the boundaries. In show business, music or acting or what have you, you can't remain stagnant. You have to grow and try different things. Personally I think they nailed it.
Love it
I listen to both!!
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React to the original Pentatonix song "Run to you". 💚
I think that clicking noise is one of the big mistakes on their editor's part. It's not just you relax😂 It's one of the rare times they seem more human coz they make mistakes as well!
Also, all if them arrange their songs along with Ben Bram.
And I absolutely LOVE their originals as well. You gotta check them out! Their 1st original album debuted at no. 1 on Billboard 200 and they are releasing their second one in February. All the songs are F I R E.
P. s: Did you notice Kevin playing cello and beatboxing at the same time? He does that live too! All the time! Crazy!
woah... I didn't know it debuted no. 1 - thats wild
@@JacobRestituto I know right!
Definitely listen to their originals, too. Kevin is a classically trained cellist, so he uses that in a number of their performances. He also has a wonderful cello and beatboxing combo video of his own out there. They use his cello when they think it will add to the mood they are trying to create. It's wonderful in "thank you", for example.
I love both. I really love their originals and mash ups like new rules and la la latch. They do some things that even the producers hadn’t thought of.
I am one that enjoys the breaks, to hear your explanations of what they are doing for our enjoyment. Also, I am glad that you stay interested in PTX to ask us fans about our knowledge of the group I am a fan of their originals and covers, they are a wealth of talent either way.
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Oh I LOVE their original music. I get so excited when they release a new single. Of course their covers are phenomenal... I personally think they improve the original.
YEAH! You are the first reviewer I've seen who noticed those obnoxious pops (at 0:48 and again at 0:55). They drove me crazy when I first heard this with headphones, and not one reactor has commented on it. You obviously have golden ears, because you agreed with me.
Absolutely both
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I love both . Their originals are beautiful though.
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It would be interesting to see what you think about superfruit music (it's a duet project of Scott and Mitch)
I’d love a reaction to their cover of Rise.
@@tcjensen30 I'm not really interested in rise for me it would be much more interesting to see his reaction to their original stuff like deny you just to see what he thinks about the production
Guy.exe would be fun. But since he reacts to PTX covers I wouldn’t mind the Rise cover. It’s such a beautiful song.
super fruit reaction coming soon!
@@JacobRestituto cannot wait! Deny U is one of my favorites, but really any would be great!
Yes!!!
Listen to both. Love the ones with the cello.
Cool!
I like ALL of their recordings for different reasons. Kevin, the beatboxer also plays the cello. They do not over use the cello.
The gold accents...In one of their PTXperience videos they showed the making of this video. Kirsty said the black & white with the gold accents was a nod to the movie album cover art. You picked up on the gold so we quickly!! 😊
I love hearing just their voices, but I think in this case the Cello added atmosphere to the song, just like the piano/cello added to their original song Thank You
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Everything PTX ! And Superfruit too! (Usually Mitch and Scott.) try “the promise” or “Rise” just amazing!.
I'm hearing the clicks too and never heard them before in this one. Also "New's Year Day" - perfect timing for an original, live performance, song starts about 1 min in: ruclips.net/video/ukTGKGe1cHg/видео.html
There are definitely clicks, I noticed them when it was released. Don't know what they're about.
All of the members help with arranging along with their longtime collaborator Ben Bram. Ben does the whole arrangement for some of their one-off televised appearances and you can definitely hear the difference when PTX is not involved in the arrangement
Others have commented on their arranging process, so I'm just gonna add some links.
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During the COVID social-distancing situation, they arrange online via Zoom. Ben would screen-share the music sheet of the arrangement and members of Pentatonix would tell him or "sing" him their ideas.
One other video showing them in the arranging process:
* Arranging "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (at 1:55): ruclips.net/video/Xpik-DUzWlw/видео.html
* A podcast of Ben Bram (their co-arranger, who won two Grammys with them) talking about how he and Pentatonix arrange together: player.fm/series/recording-a-cappella-with-danny-ozment/ben-bram-part-2-the-pentatonix-process
There are also two videos where they demonstrate how they typically do arrangements:
* "Can't Sleep Love" with Avi: ruclips.net/video/qLrvkEHWLlQ/видео.html
* "New Rules x Are You That Somebody" with Matt: ruclips.net/video/iNaltxI5ut4/видео.html
And I think the cello is the most beautiful part in this arrangement 😂 (on top of all their fabulous voices)…
So good
There are definitely a couple weird chops. It’s odd since their videos are usually flawless. I love the cello and I love their voices. I feel like the cello overpowers Matt’s gorgeous bass a bit too much. If you react to “Say Something” they use the cello but it’s with Avi and they distribute the vocal solos a bit different. I love the cello in say something. In this one, it’s beautiful but it’d be beautiful without it as well. I’ve never heard them sing this particular song without the cello so I can’t definitely say whether I’d prefer it with or without. Great reaction
oh cool!
5:24 THE BAD ROMANCE RIFF
Ah snap
I don't know if you know but your opening scene has the video "Attention" then "Shallow" so you may want to edit out the Attention video out 😇🤗😊.
And I love all of their videos.
Their early originals are very edgy and youthful! They are also night and day to the 2 new originals I've heard because for 1 Avi and Matt bring 2 completely different styles and 2 they are more mature! I also think that they are going for less edge and more of a pop sound because they don't have to prove themselves! I like it all it's all unique and all different! I know not everyone will like everything they make but that is ok 😊 in fact Kirsten wrote their new original Be My Eyes and it has a cool Enya Orinoco Flow/Sail Away vibe to it! I can't wait till the entire album comes out on February 02-12-21
Great breakdown as always & p.s. Bullets a rockstar!
LOLOL!
thanks!
The glitch is real, it's in the source video and not coming from your signal chain. (For example, right around :48-:49 in the original.) I suspect it's an artifact of RUclips's processing.
They write their own arrangements and Kevin is celloboxing in this song
cool!
I have done critical listening for digital mastering. Those clicks were crazy. It almost sounds like someone cut audio tape with the wrong scissors but this is not the 1960s. It sort of looked like it came from the cello track. That is something that is almost ALWAYS going to be removed in Pro Tools or Melodyne.
The cello was required in this one, honestly. In order to keep the Duet between Scott and Kirstie intact, the cello fills the Baritone spot for Scott.
It's important also for how it plays out live. Yes, they could have looped and taped and added the Baritone vocals in BUT... only in video, not live.
about the cello .. i tend to agree with you on that one .. good point ..
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@@JacobRestituto ok ..edited my comments ...
Did you know that they sing in Japanese too with one of the most famous vocal groups in Japan? No? Then check them out "Little Glee Monster feat. Pentatonix - Dear My Friend"👌
oh wow
Their original music is just as good as the covers.
I prefer the original music. But will enjoy the covers during the in-between times.
Nice!
I love Pentatonix but have you checked out Home Free? Avi Kaplan did Ring of Fire with them a while ago and it's really great. I also love Avi doing Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair with Peter Hollen.
cool! I need to look!
I listen both, I like their originals better... I think... Greetings.
To answer your question in the beginning... I assume it's the original song that they cover: I mostly listen to their covers, not the originals ^^v
Scott does most of the arrangements
You should try to react to “down” (a solo by kevin) it’s AMAZING!!!! So impressive ❤️
coming soon
I love their originals and covers. I have no preference. As for the cello, I like its inclusion in the occasional song. Kevin is a world class cellist and I'm glad they make room for him to show his talent. I think some people don't give him the recognition he deserves due to his role carrying the beat with only an occasional lead vocal. Their arranging method usually involves the group spit balling every part of a song between them to see what fits, like a musical puzzle. Ben Bram is the arranger behind the scenes, but it seems to be a group effort. All their Grammies are for arrangement.
Definitely listen to their originals as well as Superfriut (Rise & guy.exe)
thanks!
My favorite part was KO's "cello-boxing."
For real
The click is Kevin as part of his beat boxing with his cello. And stop bad mouthing the video, for crying out loud.
He's entitled to his view
@@stevensallsorts And as this is a public forum, Scott is entitled to also express his views.
I'm sorry but he didn't bad mouth the video? He also just expressed his opinion while also stating so many positive points. There is nothing wrong with that.
@@hoolahoops2112 bingo
it could be scott! no bad mouthing intended, it was a great performance!
I disagree with your comment regarding the cello, cuz I truly believe this instrument adds to the whole piece and does not take away from their singing.
thats the beauty of music! perscption!
You did not comment on Kevin who is doing something he apparently invented, called 'Celloboxing'. which is him beatboxing WHILE simultaneously playing the cello. Must be amazingly difficult to do, but Kevin pulls it off.
so amazing!
I listen to both original and covers. Original pieces are hit or miss just like any group.
I appreciate constructive criticism. Acapella is what has made them who they are. I do like the occasional cello, etc to showcase other talents, but if they begin to do it often, it makes them something else and I feel like that might be not as good as what they're known for.
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:D
Yeah that first audio "click" is definitely there around 0:49 secs.
strange
React to Now United 🙂🙂❤️ I'll not tell you what it is, you'll have to find out.