By the time they recorded this video they'd already had a few Grammy Awards and platinum albums up their sleeves. This one is one of the most difficult arrangements. Mitch has INSANE voice control. He goes from chest voice to head voice so seamlessly, it's crazy. The original singer had to computerize her voice to attempt that.
One of the best things about PTX is their generosity and dedication to the music. When they select a song to cover (or write an original) they push egos to the side and mate the work to the best voice to cover it. Most acapella groups (actually most bands) have a lead singer and maybe a second lead and the rest are backing - PTX has avoided that and th drama that usually accompanies it. First (always) comes the music...
This is not a cover, it's a MAJOR UPGRADE! Kiiara can't even sing her own song without electronic enhancements. Pentatonix sings it perfectly on their own. Mitch really shines on this one. And they do plenty of songs where one member takes the lead throughout. It's about an even split between songs where one member leads and songs where each take a lead. This video was produced as an homage to their earlier videos in which it was just the five of them sitting on a couch and singing live, but the was a fully-produced recording.
This is masterpiece. I recommend another " La la latch"(Sam Smith/Disclosure/Naughty Boy Mashup), and something special Mitch Grassi "Your Power" (Billie Eilish cover) with Mitch`s music. He played himself and mixed.
Check out SUPERFRUIT (Mitch and Scott from PTX) and their Empire Medley ... it doesn't matter if its PTX or one of their solo-/duo-projects all members of PTX are so talented
To really appreciate this song, you should definitely check out the original. They manage to do with just their voices what it took Kiiara a bunch of samples and tracks. Here's a live studio session recording: ruclips.net/video/5mCIBP688ag/видео.html
Seconded! It’s really worth a listen to the original and then this cover again to appreciate all of it, but in particular (my opinion) to really get a feel for what Mitch is doing with just his voice, no tricks, in a one-take performance. Love your reactions!
Whoever the song would be best singing is who sings it. Since it's not a lead singer in the group, sometimes one person may get the lead or everybody sings or combination thereof. However they do it, it all comes out Great!🙂
Far from simple! This song is one of the most complicated arrangements ever, and they did it just sitting in front of an array of mics. Please listen to Kiiara’s original, the difference is amazing.
I seriously almost want you to go listen to Kiiara's version and then record what the reaction you had to the differences between the songs just so we can see that realization on your face! This is actually one of the most amazing, complicated, technical arrangements they've done, but it's deceptive in its sound.
This is THE BEST reaction I’ve heard to this PTX cover for a very long time! You commented on ALL of the relevant parts of the song, including the fact that Mitch is SO LOW KEY and effortless in this! Plus the vocal round at the end! Nobody EVER mentions that, but they all do it so effortlessly, without looking at each other to ensure that they’re hitting the right note at the right time! Thank you!
This is such an outstanding example of their unison. You've heard other singers doing duets and such and they're not quite matching on the timing and dropping in. These guys aren't even looking at each other yet their timing is flawless.
Yes, as children, there are videos of them in high school as individuals and the trio. The credit for their amazing success is traced back to their choir teacher in the perfecting their abilities to go straight to a note, hold it precisely without “tuning it in”.
They are all so ridiculously talented! The amazing thing is how easy they make everything seem despite the difficulty of their arrangements. Loved your reaction, it's great to see how much you are enjoying PTX
It is nice hearing Mitch like this. I always wait for Mitch and Kirstin to sing their parts. One that features Kirstin heavily is "The Wizard of Ahhhs," which is a fabulous production with make-up and sets and all that.
If you want a good sample of Mitch's voice he just came out with a solo project. He did the production himself and is playing the piano. It's a cover of a Billie Eilish song called Power. It's amazing. I hope you do a reaction to it.
This is the kind of work you just watch and listen to in amazement. There's just so much complex voice work going on that one listen is not nearly enough.
Just a suggestion, especially for Pentatonix. If you don't know the song, please listen to the original first (no need to react to it, unless you want to). The difference between the original and this fantastic cover is vast. The original is all electronic tricks. Mitch is a machine on the vocals; Kevin on the beatbox; Avi's bass drops, and the harmonies. The vocal round at the end is perfection. Chill ... yes; simple ... not in the least.
I find it interesting how no one ever listens to the original before a cover of said original. I think it’s very necessary to grasp the idea of their awesomeness. Love your username btw!
Others have commented on Mitch's acrobatics, and rightly so. I'm delighted you caught Avi's subterranean bass drops! Aren't they phenomenal? Also, this is a particular skill of PTX... the laid-back, one-take masterpiece, and the reason that "Gold" is one of my favourite covers. Thanks, Elise, for suggesting it, and thanks, VSC, for taking a chance and reacting to it. Btw, if you listen to the original, you will see how much better this is.
I love, love that the members of PTX support each other and share the spotlight so generously - as much as I love Mitch's performance here, it wouldn't be as good without the contributions of all the other members
So many PTX reactors to this song haven’t heard the original and I think it’s so necessary to hear it before listening to this, it makes you appreciate all of them but especially Mitch 100000x more (I’m unsure why cover reactions don’t initially come with the thought of listening to the original for comparison but I digress). Great reaction though, subscribed to your channel. Keep them coming. PTX fans are the best you’ll find 😉
I think you should delve into their history, starting with the Sing Off Season 3. Kirstie, Scott and Mitch have known each other since they were young teens. Avi and KO joined them just before the Sing Off audition. It's been a journey, for sure. They do also have some originals. Run To You, Sing, That's Christmas To Me, Light in the Hallway, and others my mind can't seem to bring to the forefront at the moment.
You should react to their Sing Off journey (the competition they won back in 2011). It's interesting seeing them get better and better as the weeks pass. Also, they all look baby-faced as hell, it's great. I have a preference for their least edited videos, too. To this day, pretty much everything they do is awe inspiring, but songs like this one and Somebody That I Used To Know are my absolute favourites, because they showcase exactly what they are capable of.
That is what I love about this video - they're all so chill. Their orchestrated music videos are great, but the vibe and simplicity of this video feels like they're just hanging around and spontaneously decided to sing because they love what they do. As for Mitch leading, the group has a really good feel for when one specific voice best fits a piece, and they're very generous at sharing the spotlight. Most of them have at least one song where they're the primary vocalist. Scott takes the lead a lot because his range is really versatile, but they all have their moments. Mitch: Gold, Aha!, Bohemian Rhapsody Kirstie: Rather Be, Say Something, Be My Eyes, Water Avi: Light in the Hallway Matt: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it's 2:30 in the morning and my brain isn't entirely functional. Also, if you want to hear some amazing, pure harmonies, listen to their original, Run to You. It's a five-part harmony with no beatboxing - they're all singing. It's truly spectacular.
Wasn’t a fan of this song til I heard this, the way he goes between his ranges (or whatever you call it from regular voice, falsetto, etc) is amazing and this seems to shine a light on that
Hey Jordan, new subscriber here. Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your energy and enthusiasm. Keep up the great reactions! ☮️ Steve in Dallas
Try Aha! Singapore star vista. It's the Avi and Mitch show. It features the ultimate Mitch slap. But listen to the Imogen Heap (spelling?) Original first. The Aha! Singapore star vista performance is truly the best way to appreciate Mitch. Warning, it's filmed with a cell phone that can't handle the sound. Not that it matters much, as Avi blew part of the sound system just before Mitch starts. I don't normally recommend watching this right away, I usually recommend new PTX reactors to wait, but you watched this one early and your head didn't explode, so you might be able to handle it. Maybe. Make sure you have someone who can call the paramedics, just in case.
Not all of their songs have them taking turns on lead. Lots or their songs have one or another of them taking the lead pretty much all the way through. It's usually Scott or Mitch, sometimes Kirstie. Matt sings lead all the way through on "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" while Scott sings bass and it is FANTASTIC!
This is definitely on a line between the more raw and unproduced videos of their early years (2012-2015) and their later videos. After they won the TV show The Sing Off, the record label contract they won was cancelled, supposedly because the label didn't feel they were marketable (HAHAHA!) They started making dozens of youtube videos, sitting on a couch with a couple of mics. Some of the best of these are: Evolution of Michael Jackson, We are Young, Thrift Shop and Gangnam Style. When they won a Grammy for their Daft Punk medley, which was filmed in a closet in one of their apartments and went viral, the record labels took a second look, and they were signed again. Looking forward to more PTX reactions!
As children, there are videos of them in high school as individuals and the trio. There are videos of Scott in various competitions as a teenager. A tremendous amount of credit for their amazing success can be traced back to their choir teachers in the perfecting their abilities to go straight to a note and hold it precisely without “tuning it in”.
I didn't know this song either so I went to listen to the original. I did NOT like the original video and the song itself was underwhelming - I didn't even make it all the way through. Then I came back and listened to the PTX version and could really appreciate their skill in translating the song to their style. I also love the stripped down version and the ending layers - so beautiful.
PTX has a fair amount of 'single-lead' songs. They generally just do what they think is best for the song. Members of the group have pointed to Mitch as the best singer because of his vocal control, and it's been noted that he's very consistent on tour. I imagine that's why he had most of the lead on this - that lead part is HARD, having to do all of those jumps accurately, and they were doing this song live on tour so it had to be done consistently night after night. But it's not like anyone was slacking in this or anything, the timing for the other parts is nuts! It's most notable when they were doing the round at the end, but even the backing parts while Mitch was singing lead. And Avi and Kevin are always beasts, they knocked this one out of the park
The reason Mitch has the lead is because no other human being can sing this. OTOH the amazing arrangement where each phrase is broken apart and passed from Mitch to Scott to Kirstie blows my head apart. That is so difficult to do! I do not think any other group could sing this. That said this song is a total groove. You just ride the wave.
I like to play this for people who say they use a lot of electronics to sound good. Stripped down is a good description for this. Really shows just how talented they are.
I'm a big fan of theirs actually. They are crazily talented and while I agree there is a lot of hard work behind it, they were just as great when they started. They have great dynamic as well and it's obvious they know their own individual strenght. If you want something creative and less upbeat that you can sit down and relax to, you can try Only The Brave by Louis Tomlinson, I'd love to see your reaction to that!
Kevin has solo work you might want to check out. Cover of Sign of the Times by Kevin Olusola KO. He is so talented. Also Mitch released a cover of Billie Eilish's Your Power. Amazing voice. Please react to both.
Since you mention the book of mormon's Hello, you should look for Kirstie & her bf goofing off doing their parody of "Hello" during lockdown. There was also a 2nd parody she did too. I can't remember they're on her own channel or the official pentatonix one though. The realisation that despite all the fame, Kirstie is still as goofy as she was in high school when her, Scott, & a couple other friends filmed a fake music video at the car wash!
See the trio, at school, filling an interval, scene change by performing Gaga's Telephone a capella, just standing there. That's where they started, if you'd like to see the fledgling PTX before they got Avi and Kevin to enter the Sing Off.
"back before they hit it big" lol... you should watch some of their really early stuff. Like from the Sing Off or even just their "evolution of music" they've never been simple... but they do throw in a few songs that focus on emotion more than tricks.
Would really recomment (if you haven't already) to watch the original and then rewatch this - just to see how incredible the PTX version is compared to the looped, layered Kiiara version. This is one of my favourites.
As you said it was like they were either before they got famous,, or like they are when the lights are off and the camera's not rolling. Check-out their evolution videos. Say ,, " The Evolution of Michael Jackson "
Go back and watch Kirstie, Mitch and Scott's videos when they were called the Trio in highschool. Then listen to the songs they did on 'The Sing Off, Season 3'. 'The Sing Off' shows how quickly they evolved, and are still evolving.
LOL...Yep...at this point they`ve "made it"... They can afford TWO couches and a microphone each!!! You really need to hear Kiiara`s version to truly apprecciate what PTX has done here!
If you like crazy songs, check out Aha! Live Singapore. It is a fan - recorded, but good. The fan focuses on Mitch, and you can’t even see Kevin, but he is there. The live version is much better than the studio version, it has a crazy church chant into you don’t get in the studio version, complete with a crazy low Avi moment.
First listen to the original song and realize what they covered...I think you like it even more....also like this you should check out megan trainor No, and 21 pilots ride cover are also live in studio as well as all their evolution of videos....they are epic....they make these while on tour for the fans usually and you get to hear them live without bad sound quality of cellphone videos.
A pet peeve of mine is when Pentaholics recommend this sing without any context of why they do so. Yes, Mitch is AMAZING in this....BUUUUT, the reason why this version of the song is even more amazing is because Mitch achieves sounds just with his voice, for which the original song had to used computers. If you listen to this through that lense, it goes from being amazing, to being mind-blowing. Pentaholics...do better when recommending this!! And to quote your t-shirt and Ron Swanson...Please and Thank you!
The three in the midfle did this as teenagers. Videos out there when they were like 16 doing this. The other two came together just before a tv competition
If you want to see the beginning of PTX - react(PLEASE!) to The Sing Off (season 3). It shows you were they started and how they became who they are now
Avi left the group in 2017, wanted to spend more time with the family. He found & recommended his replacement, Matt. Just a little info to help with the timeline of the videos you are going to watch. Peace😎
Todrick Hall produced Wizard of Ahhhs, he's a Broadway Star. Started on season 9 of American Idol. Worked extensively on RuPaul's Drag Race and choreographed for Beyonce.
Great reaction! Kiaara can't sing this live as it's just all made up of digital effects. Only Mitch could replicate that with just his voice and all those cool slides between chest and head voice. He's awesome. The others are all incredible in this too - it's such a difficult arrangement.
If you really want to see smooth, beautiful Mitch you should see the video of his cover Your Power. Like a mix of rum and silky caramel with a hard R here and there. ruclips.net/video/P95ceeYSEBo/видео.html
You can watch the original but I don't recommend it IMO it is terrible! If you want to see young PTX watch or react to their performances on season 3 of the Sing Off. That is where it all began. The first time they all met in person was the day before the audition for the show.
When you listen to Pentatonix cover songs, ESPECIALLY one you are not familiar with, go listen to the original first!!! You loved Hallelujah because of their arrangement. Your assumption about their beginnings and reaction to this song couldn’t be more wrong. This is so much better than the original, as many others have already said. You are doing a disservice to PTX and your Patreon.
So maybe I'm blind, but as Jordan kept referring to a Patreon, and didn't link it, I went looking for it. For anyone interested here it is: www.patreon.com/VSCREACTS. AND...he reacted to Mary Did You Know on it!!!
Kiiara used layered tracks in her original. Mitch said; “Hold my beer!” and did it live.
This is Mitch we’re talking about. It would’ve been, “Hold my Starbucks, bitches.” 😂
You are absolutely right!
PTX generally makes any song better.
@@lachimiste1 😂🤣😂🤣😂 So true!
Nothing taken away from Mitch, but this was actually done in the studio and staged to look "live". They wanted to keep it simple.
By the time they recorded this video they'd already had a few Grammy Awards and platinum albums up their sleeves.
This one is one of the most difficult arrangements. Mitch has INSANE voice control. He goes from chest voice to head voice so seamlessly, it's crazy. The original singer had to computerize her voice to attempt that.
One of the best things about PTX is their generosity and dedication to the music. When they select a song to cover (or write an original) they push egos to the side and mate the work to the best voice to cover it. Most acapella groups (actually most bands) have a lead singer and maybe a second lead and the rest are backing - PTX has avoided that and th drama that usually accompanies it. First (always) comes the music...
It helps that they have four lead singers... maybe four and a half?
This is not a cover, it's a MAJOR UPGRADE! Kiiara can't even sing her own song without electronic enhancements. Pentatonix sings it perfectly on their own. Mitch really shines on this one. And they do plenty of songs where one member takes the lead throughout. It's about an even split between songs where one member leads and songs where each take a lead. This video was produced as an homage to their earlier videos in which it was just the five of them sitting on a couch and singing live, but the was a fully-produced recording.
This is masterpiece. I recommend another " La la latch"(Sam Smith/Disclosure/Naughty Boy Mashup), and something special Mitch Grassi "Your Power" (Billie Eilish cover) with Mitch`s music. He played himself and mixed.
Nothing is simple in this one. Go check the original. Kiara need computer to do what Mitch does with is voice.
Check out SUPERFRUIT (Mitch and Scott from PTX) and their Empire Medley ... it doesn't matter if its PTX or one of their solo-/duo-projects all members of PTX are so talented
To really appreciate this song, you should definitely check out the original. They manage to do with just their voices what it took Kiiara a bunch of samples and tracks. Here's a live studio session recording: ruclips.net/video/5mCIBP688ag/видео.html
Seconded! It’s really worth a listen to the original and then this cover again to appreciate all of it, but in particular (my opinion) to really get a feel for what Mitch is doing with just his voice, no tricks, in a one-take performance. Love your reactions!
Whoever the song would be best singing is who sings it. Since it's not a lead singer in the group, sometimes one person may get the lead or everybody sings or combination thereof. However they do it, it all comes out Great!🙂
Far from simple! This song is one of the most complicated arrangements ever, and they did it just sitting in front of an array of mics. Please listen to Kiiara’s original, the difference is amazing.
I seriously almost want you to go listen to Kiiara's version and then record what the reaction you had to the differences between the songs just so we can see that realization on your face! This is actually one of the most amazing, complicated, technical arrangements they've done, but it's deceptive in its sound.
One of my all time favorites is Bohemian Rhapsody. Everything they can do with their voices is insane!
This is THE BEST reaction I’ve heard to this PTX cover for a very long time! You commented on ALL of the relevant parts of the song, including the fact that Mitch is SO LOW KEY and effortless in this! Plus the vocal round at the end! Nobody EVER mentions that, but they all do it so effortlessly, without looking at each other to ensure that they’re hitting the right note at the right time! Thank you!
This is such an outstanding example of their unison. You've heard other singers doing duets and such and they're not quite matching on the timing and dropping in. These guys aren't even looking at each other yet their timing is flawless.
The round they do in the last verse is sensational. I guess it helps those three have been singing together since they were children.
Yes, as children, there are videos of them in high school as individuals and the trio. The credit for their amazing success is traced back to their choir teacher in the perfecting their abilities to go straight to a note, hold it precisely without “tuning it in”.
They are all so ridiculously talented! The amazing thing is how easy they make everything seem despite the difficulty of their arrangements. Loved your reaction, it's great to see how much you are enjoying PTX
They are so in sync with each other... team work at its very best. 🤗
Such a great song. And PTX nailed it, as usual. Loved your reaction to the video! Keep them coming!!! 😎🤘👌👍🖖
this is one of my favourite songs of theirs, and it doesn't get reacted to very often. LOVED your reaction! :)
It is nice hearing Mitch like this. I always wait for Mitch and Kirstin to sing their parts. One that features Kirstin heavily is "The Wizard of Ahhhs," which is a fabulous production with make-up and sets and all that.
If you want a good sample of Mitch's voice he just came out with a solo project. He did the production himself and is playing the piano. It's a cover of a Billie Eilish song called Power. It's amazing. I hope you do a reaction to it.
This is one of my favorites!!
Mitch is just soooooo awsome and has the most beautifull voice like an Angel 🤩🤩 please react to more Pentatonix🤞🏻🤞🏻
This is the kind of work you just watch and listen to in amazement. There's just so much complex voice work going on that one listen is not nearly enough.
Just a suggestion, especially for Pentatonix. If you don't know the song, please listen to the original first (no need to react to it, unless you want to). The difference between the original and this fantastic cover is vast. The original is all electronic tricks. Mitch is a machine on the vocals; Kevin on the beatbox; Avi's bass drops, and the harmonies. The vocal round at the end is perfection. Chill ... yes; simple ... not in the least.
I find it interesting how no one ever listens to the original before a cover of said original. I think it’s very necessary to grasp the idea of their awesomeness. Love your username btw!
@@kennip24 Thank you. I figured Geriatic PTXer sounded better and Old Lady Fan.
@@geriatricptxer2362 lol YES, I love that!!
Hah! I literally just recommended this on your “Hallelujah” reaction, like, a minute and a half ago. Glad to see you enjoyed it!
Stumbled to your channel for this video in particular, great job that gets the like. Hit the sub just for the Tolkien finger tat lol. Very nice 👌
I love new reactors who hears this for the first time...Perfection..That’s why they are the top a cappella group in the world.....Judy D
Others have commented on Mitch's acrobatics, and rightly so. I'm delighted you caught Avi's subterranean bass drops! Aren't they phenomenal? Also, this is a particular skill of PTX... the laid-back, one-take masterpiece, and the reason that "Gold" is one of my favourite covers. Thanks, Elise, for suggesting it, and thanks, VSC, for taking a chance and reacting to it. Btw, if you listen to the original, you will see how much better this is.
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@@alycescanlon-batt9715 I took a flier on the spelling... oops! ;-)
Haha that’s ok, not surprising 😆
I love, love that the members of PTX support each other and share the spotlight so generously - as much as I love Mitch's performance here, it wouldn't be as good without the contributions of all the other members
So many PTX reactors to this song haven’t heard the original and I think it’s so necessary to hear it before listening to this, it makes you appreciate all of them but especially Mitch 100000x more (I’m unsure why cover reactions don’t initially come with the thought of listening to the original for comparison but I digress). Great reaction though, subscribed to your channel. Keep them coming. PTX fans are the best you’ll find 😉
The backups "seem" simple but are extremely difficult. PTX are just like butter....smooth.
Great song, but I'm even more impressed by your comments and insight! Really good. Makes me glad that I subbed!
Now you need to watch their official video to see that they are JUST as good live as a professionally done version!🙂
Enjoyed your reaction, superfruit is mitch and Scott their music,goodbye to lonesome, guy exe. All are so good by them.
I think you should delve into their history, starting with the Sing Off Season 3. Kirstie, Scott and Mitch have known each other since they were young teens. Avi and KO joined them just before the Sing Off audition. It's been a journey, for sure. They do also have some originals. Run To You, Sing, That's Christmas To Me, Light in the Hallway, and others my mind can't seem to bring to the forefront at the moment.
You should react to their Sing Off journey (the competition they won back in 2011). It's interesting seeing them get better and better as the weeks pass. Also, they all look baby-faced as hell, it's great.
I have a preference for their least edited videos, too. To this day, pretty much everything they do is awe inspiring, but songs like this one and Somebody That I Used To Know are my absolute favourites, because they showcase exactly what they are capable of.
Not only looked baby-faced. They were babies - they were 19, 22 and 23.
That is what I love about this video - they're all so chill. Their orchestrated music videos are great, but the vibe and simplicity of this video feels like they're just hanging around and spontaneously decided to sing because they love what they do.
As for Mitch leading, the group has a really good feel for when one specific voice best fits a piece, and they're very generous at sharing the spotlight. Most of them have at least one song where they're the primary vocalist. Scott takes the lead a lot because his range is really versatile, but they all have their moments.
Mitch: Gold, Aha!, Bohemian Rhapsody
Kirstie: Rather Be, Say Something, Be My Eyes, Water
Avi: Light in the Hallway
Matt: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it's 2:30 in the morning and my brain isn't entirely functional.
Also, if you want to hear some amazing, pure harmonies, listen to their original, Run to You. It's a five-part harmony with no beatboxing - they're all singing. It's truly spectacular.
You might check out Mitch's new solo release YOUR POWER.. absolutely beautiful!
Fully agree!
Wasn’t a fan of this song til I heard this, the way he goes between his ranges (or whatever you call it from regular voice, falsetto, etc) is amazing and this seems to shine a light on that
I think that you want to catch Pentatonix covers of "Sound of Silence," "Imagine," "Amazing Grace," and Kirstin's tour-de force "Be My Eyes."
You really need to hear the original to understand how awesome this actually is!
Hey Jordan, new subscriber here. Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your energy and enthusiasm. Keep up the great reactions!
☮️ Steve in Dallas
Super fruit (Scott and Mitch) singing their Hip Hop Goes Broadway 1 & 2! Hilarious!
Same reaction..daaaaaaaaaaaammmn!
Rather be, be my eyes and favourite things are kirstin solos be my eyes kirstin wrote
Try Aha! Singapore star vista. It's the Avi and Mitch show. It features the ultimate Mitch slap. But listen to the Imogen Heap (spelling?) Original first. The Aha! Singapore star vista performance is truly the best way to appreciate Mitch. Warning, it's filmed with a cell phone that can't handle the sound. Not that it matters much, as Avi blew part of the sound system just before Mitch starts. I don't normally recommend watching this right away, I usually recommend new PTX reactors to wait, but you watched this one early and your head didn't explode, so you might be able to handle it. Maybe. Make sure you have someone who can call the paramedics, just in case.
Not all of their songs have them taking turns on lead. Lots or their songs have one or another of them taking the lead pretty much all the way through. It's usually Scott or Mitch, sometimes Kirstie. Matt sings lead all the way through on "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" while Scott sings bass and it is FANTASTIC!
This is definitely on a line between the more raw and unproduced videos of their early years (2012-2015) and their later videos. After they won the TV show The Sing Off, the record label contract they won was cancelled, supposedly because the label didn't feel they were marketable (HAHAHA!) They started making dozens of youtube videos, sitting on a couch with a couple of mics. Some of the best of these are: Evolution of Michael Jackson, We are Young, Thrift Shop and Gangnam Style. When they won a Grammy for their Daft Punk medley, which was filmed in a closet in one of their apartments and went viral, the record labels took a second look, and they were signed again. Looking forward to more PTX reactions!
As children, there are videos of them in high school as individuals and the trio. There are videos of Scott in various competitions as a teenager. A tremendous amount of credit for their amazing success can be traced back to their choir teachers in the perfecting their abilities to go straight to a note and hold it precisely without “tuning it in”.
I didn't know this song either so I went to listen to the original. I did NOT like the original video and the song itself was underwhelming - I didn't even make it all the way through. Then I came back and listened to the PTX version and could really appreciate their skill in translating the song to their style. I also love the stripped down version and the ending layers - so beautiful.
Mitch and Scott have a side project called Superfruit, you’d probably enjoy their frozen medley ft Kirsten, lots of talent but also heaps of fun.
You need to check out Mitch's new cover of "Your Power". It's amazing!
PTX has a fair amount of 'single-lead' songs. They generally just do what they think is best for the song.
Members of the group have pointed to Mitch as the best singer because of his vocal control, and it's been noted that he's very consistent on tour. I imagine that's why he had most of the lead on this - that lead part is HARD, having to do all of those jumps accurately, and they were doing this song live on tour so it had to be done consistently night after night. But it's not like anyone was slacking in this or anything, the timing for the other parts is nuts! It's most notable when they were doing the round at the end, but even the backing parts while Mitch was singing lead. And Avi and Kevin are always beasts, they knocked this one out of the park
The reason Mitch has the lead is because no other human being can sing this.
OTOH the amazing arrangement where each phrase is broken apart and passed from Mitch to Scott to Kirstie blows my head apart. That is so difficult to do! I do not think any other group could sing this.
That said this song is a total groove. You just ride the wave.
I like to play this for people who say they use a lot of electronics to sound good. Stripped down is a good description for this. Really shows just how talented they are.
I'm a big fan of theirs actually. They are crazily talented and while I agree there is a lot of hard work behind it, they were just as great when they started. They have great dynamic as well and it's obvious they know their own individual strenght. If you want something creative and less upbeat that you can sit down and relax to, you can try Only The Brave by Louis Tomlinson, I'd love to see your reaction to that!
Kevin has solo work you might want to check out. Cover of Sign of the Times by Kevin Olusola KO. He is so talented. Also Mitch released a cover of Billie Eilish's Your Power. Amazing voice. Please react to both.
Since you mention the book of mormon's Hello, you should look for Kirstie & her bf goofing off doing their parody of "Hello" during lockdown. There was also a 2nd parody she did too. I can't remember they're on her own channel or the official pentatonix one though. The realisation that despite all the fame, Kirstie is still as goofy as she was in high school when her, Scott, & a couple other friends filmed a fake music video at the car wash!
See the trio, at school, filling an interval, scene change by performing Gaga's Telephone a capella, just standing there. That's where they started, if you'd like to see the fledgling PTX before they got Avi and Kevin to enter the Sing Off.
I know they have said that they will all come to the group at times with songs and ideas for arrangements. I believe Mitch did pitch this one.
Mitch can sing the Whistle Note. Well worth looking it up. You will not be disappointed!!
"back before they hit it big" lol... you should watch some of their really early stuff. Like from the Sing Off or even just their "evolution of music" they've never been simple... but they do throw in a few songs that focus on emotion more than tricks.
Pentatonix - Evolution of Rhianna next please 🙏
Would really recomment (if you haven't already) to watch the original and then rewatch this - just to see how incredible the PTX version is compared to the looped, layered Kiiara version. This is one of my favourites.
a MUST listen with headphones so one can appreciate all of the subtle layering happening by everyone in the background. so fun yet so complex
As you said it was like they were either before they got famous,, or like they are when the lights are off and the camera's not rolling. Check-out their evolution videos. Say ,, " The Evolution of Michael Jackson "
Go back and watch Kirstie, Mitch and Scott's videos when they were called the Trio in highschool. Then listen to the songs they did on 'The Sing Off, Season 3'. 'The Sing Off' shows how quickly they evolved, and are still evolving.
Mitch is singing because nobody else can run that line like he can.
just listen to the original song so you'll get why mitch lead singing in this one
Loved your reaction. Maybe shallow next or evolution of Michael Jackson. You really can't pick a bad song by them
LOL...Yep...at this point they`ve "made it"... They can afford TWO couches and a microphone each!!! You really need to hear Kiiara`s version to truly apprecciate what PTX has done here!
If you like crazy songs, check out Aha! Live Singapore. It is a fan - recorded, but good. The fan focuses on Mitch, and you can’t even see Kevin, but he is there. The live version is much better than the studio version, it has a crazy church chant into you don’t get in the studio version, complete with a crazy low Avi moment.
First listen to the original song and realize what they covered...I think you like it even more....also like this you should check out megan trainor No, and 21 pilots ride cover are also live in studio as well as all their evolution of videos....they are epic....they make these while on tour for the fans usually and you get to hear them live without bad sound quality of cellphone videos.
A pet peeve of mine is when Pentaholics recommend this sing without any context of why they do so. Yes, Mitch is AMAZING in this....BUUUUT, the reason why this version of the song is even more amazing is because Mitch achieves sounds just with his voice, for which the original song had to used computers. If you listen to this through that lense, it goes from being amazing, to being mind-blowing. Pentaholics...do better when recommending this!! And to quote your t-shirt and Ron Swanson...Please and Thank you!
The three in the midfle did this as teenagers. Videos out there when they were like 16 doing this. The other two came together just before a tv competition
If you want to see the beginning of PTX - react(PLEASE!) to The Sing Off (season 3). It shows you were they started and how they became who they are now
A fun song for you that is reasonably recent is My Favourit Things, the video is a fun watch!
If you like the stripped down feel of this, you should check out their cover of 21 pilots "Ride"
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Try listening to Daneliya Tuleshova, Tears of Gold, the full version.
At just 14, she's amazing!
Avi left the group in 2017, wanted to spend more time with the family. He found & recommended his replacement, Matt. Just a little info to help with the timeline of the videos you are going to watch. Peace😎
Watch, "Beginners guide to Pentatonix," on RUclips. 👍
You should check out Mitch’s cover of Billie Eilish’s “Your Power.”
PTX keeps most of their videos simple. EXCEPT "The Wizard Of Ahhhs."
Todrick Hall produced Wizard of Ahhhs, he's a Broadway Star. Started on season 9 of American Idol. Worked extensively on RuPaul's Drag Race and choreographed for Beyonce.
react to aha live you will be blown away and hear Mitch go all the way.
If you watch the videos of Scott, Mitch and Kirstie singing together in high school, you'll see that "laid back and simple" wasn't exactly their jam.
It's called, Lets Jam
Great reaction! Kiaara can't sing this live as it's just all made up of digital effects. Only Mitch could replicate that with just his voice and all those cool slides between chest and head voice. He's awesome. The others are all incredible in this too - it's such a difficult arrangement.
"before they got big"........ **blinks** huh?
Get “Mitch Slapped” again and check this one out.
ruclips.net/video/fdqBqIpuJLs/видео.html
Demi Lovato "Dancing with the Devil"
Right???
If you really want to see smooth, beautiful Mitch you should see the video of his cover Your Power. Like a mix of rum and silky caramel with a hard R here and there. ruclips.net/video/P95ceeYSEBo/видео.html
You can watch the original but I don't recommend it IMO it is terrible! If you want to see young PTX watch or react to their performances on season 3 of the Sing Off. That is where it all began. The first time they all met in person was the day before the audition for the show.
sorry, but this is anything BUT simple. this is one of the most difficult things they have ever done!!
When you listen to Pentatonix cover songs, ESPECIALLY one you are not familiar with, go listen to the original first!!! You loved Hallelujah because of their arrangement. Your assumption about their beginnings and reaction to this song couldn’t be more wrong. This is so much better than the original, as many others have already said. You are doing a disservice to PTX and your Patreon.
Thumbs down for tricking me lol. I thought you were watching Dance of the sugar plum fairy.
So maybe I'm blind, but as Jordan kept referring to a Patreon, and didn't link it, I went looking for it. For anyone interested here it is: www.patreon.com/VSCREACTS. AND...he reacted to Mary Did You Know on it!!!
Sorry i thought i did.. I will add it when i get home. Thank you so much 😊