I really appreciated the extra time you took to add clips when you were making points about different details of this performance - it made for an especially helpful analysis. Thank you!!
I agree! Sometimes when a professional analyzes Pentatonix, it can drag a little & only include music terms without explanations or specific examples. That was definitely not the case here, & I enjoyed it. ^^
I just listened to a guy who said he was a vocal coach 😂. He never once commented on any one except Avi's. How deep it was. I love hearing your thoughts and education .
Kristin, Mitch and Scott all attended the same local high school. A top notch school choir. In their video "Cheerleader", they are all wearing Martin HS varsity jackets.
Oh my gosh, I love the way you stop the video to comment on each verse, contrast one voice with another, add snippets from other performances & even artists to illustrate a point, & then move on. Also love your expression as you listen to the music-you show such enjoyment & happiness about the music! Imma definitely look at other R&A videos you've done because I **love** learning about the details that make vocal music so stirring & beautiful. Thanks!! 😎
This is a great reaction and explanation - I learned a lot and like how you replayed a particular segment to illustrate your comment. So interesting. Looking forward to more PTX reactions so I can learn more! :)
Great reaction! I love your informed content. Would be very interested to hear what you have to say about their cover of Kiiara's "Gold." There are some phenomenal vocal gymnastics going on there that I'm sure you would enjoy. Always here for PTX!
Yes!! Mitch accomplished with his voice (in that performance) what it took the original artist technical (production) manipulation to manage, it was quite impressive.
Liked and subscribed, waiving from Australia. This has been one of the best 'analysis' of PTX I have listened too. Agree 100% with you. thanks for showing such respect to each and every (original) member. Will check out your channel for other Original PTX that you may have done. I'm a huge Avi fan. So when you can get to it please do some 'reactions' to his solo music.
@@andreasgrussl When Avi left PTX in 2017 he was struggling with depression. His mother was ill with cancer and he really was/is a gentle soul & yearned for his forests where he grew up. He began to write about this in many of his new songs. The first one he did solo was 'Quarter Past Four' but his biggest solo work was "Change on The Rise' it was his battle song. Avi did it A Capella with his voice layered He said he did use an organ in one part but apart from the clapping it's all him. Brilliant cinematography too. 'Chains' was another song showing his struggle but he always gives one hope. I found them very cathartic. Here is a link to 'Change on the Rise' ruclips.net/video/382BTxLNrow/видео.html also here is another link to a 'live stream' concert he did when Covid hit the world. He wrote all the songs...not sure if you want to 'react' to all but it's worth a look to get to know the man. ruclips.net/video/5TtqFg4dzyI/видео.html Sorry if this is too long a reply...lol
Okay, I'll say it. You have a great smile when you are listening. It just makes me smile too. It makes me (us?) like you. Your analysis is a good one. Thank you.
Great reaction very informative. New subscriber looking forward to more PTX. I would be interested in seeing you react to their performances on season 3 of The Sing Off it is where they started.
It's my understanding that "counter tenor" is a technique rather than a voice classification. A counter tenor sings exclusively in head voice, whereas a high tenor, like Mitch, also uses his chest and mixed voice. But perhaps I'm mistaken.
With regards to the modern classical voice categorisation that is correct. That's why I pointed out in the video that it is important to make that distinction between what classical counter tenors do and what Mitch does. It probably makes most sense to categorise Mitch as a very high tenor voice. Some would also call such voices male altos, but in my experience real alto voices (so female ones) behave and sound a little different. However, some people also call such voices counter tenors. So you see that singing has kind of a terminology issue :-D
@@andreasgrusslExactly! I've seen some heated comments back and forth on various channels with people squabbling over this. I think that, with most voice classifications, people only look at the range...but there's also the sound. As you pointed out, Scott and Avi can hit those same low notes, but it doesn't sound the same between a baritone and a bass. Likewise, many baritones can hit notes well into the "tenor range" but the tonal quality isn't the same. This is one reason I generally listen to reactors who have good knowledge of music...it's great to actually learn so much!
Interesting that you don't listen to their new work. Avi made excellent contributions to their sound, but Matt's voice is lovely in its own right - rich and warm and full, and while he might not have the speaker-breaking low of Avi, he's definitely a low bass. Don't give up on such an excellent group just because of one personnel change! :)
I enjoyed your reaction to this amazing Pentatonix cover. Thank you. I liked the way you explained what was going on musically in this song that I've been loving for years. To hear Mitch singing in a lower range, please react to "Amazing Grace". Kirstin's range is mind-blowing in that song also. Pentatonix cover of "Mad World" is awesome. Please react to it also.
I was listening to a reaction earlier to Amazing Grace and I was comparing Mitch's normal high voice to his voice on there..it was amazing how deep and full his voice sounded. He just did a cover of "Your Power" that is hauntingly beautiful. Well worth checking out.
Really enjoyed your reaction. I'm so bored with reactors that have nothing to say except how awesome the song was. Not having a musical background, I really appreciate learning why a song I love touches me so deeply. Keep up the good work. Any PTX reaction would be great. Would also enjoy hearing your reactions to Home Free and Angelina Jordan. New subscriber.
I disagree. I watch both. I love watching Different people react when they hear PTX for the first time. I love watching thier emotions as they listen to those beautiful voices and thier utter amazement and enjoyment the group brings to them. Makes me Happy . However, I love professionals that can give me indepth look at the Music/Voices of PTX. Both have thier places. Be nice. GOD dont like Ugly.
Excellent breakdown! Yes, they have re-defined what a capella music is capable of earning 3 Grammys along the way! Kevin, the beatboxer, is actually a tenor, so 3 of them can sing high.(Mary Did You Know) Scott took over the baseline when Avi was singing. His range is wide (Sound of Silence) Mitch & Kirstin have beautiful, full sounding lower registers (Rather Be, Amazing Grace, Mad World). They did a stunning job with a few Broadway numbers on their last Christmas Album. (We Need a Little Christmas Now, My Favorite Things, Once Upon a December,) Also their arranging skills are on display with their Evolution of …. Music, Michael Jackson, 90s Dance…..Medleys!! Looking forward to more!
OMG!! I loved your breakdown!! At first I thought ... uggh! another vocal coach reaction! 😐 But I found you quite enjoyable! I look forward to MORE PENTATONIX!! may I suggest.. Gold (Kiiara cover) When The Party Is Over Also Scott cofounded 2 AMAZING groups Citizen Queen (All female A Capella with a beatboxer and a bass. Recommend these videos *BUT WATCH TILL THE END OF THE VIDEO!! No Tears Left To Cry Never Enough Lost In Japan Evolution Of Girl Groups ......The other group is Acapop Kids recommend: Bohemian Rhapsody/ Somebody To Love Valerie This City Breathin Fix You
This is like no other reaction video I've heard before. It seems like you listened to it through and then gone back and recorded your point. I love how you added other clips to show an example of what you are saying. I was floored when I saw the Clark Kent look alike sing those high notes. I would love to see you react to Peter Hollens or Home Free. It would be neat to get a reaction from your perspective.
I have watched a ton of reactions to this song. I especially love the way you showed what you were thinking and saying with the extra clips. I really liked this.
Agree about Kirstin and Mitch. A couple of years ago I heard a classical vocal coach say something like "There are just a handful of true contra tenors in the world and Mitch Grassi is as good as any of them." I'd like to find that again. Kirstin can go low.
Wonderful reaction. Thank you. Please listen and react to Rather Be by PTX. Kirstin sings lead and you will be able to hear her range clearly. I need your love is another good one, Daft Punk of course(1st Grammy win) and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy(2nd Grammy win). :)
Really LOVED your reaction and comments, plus the clips you introduced to make your points! OUTSTANDING! Best review of this song's cover by Pentatonix I've listened to by FAR. Sehr, sehr gut!! Thank you sooo much, Andreas!! XOXO
Andreas, I congratulate you for your superb reaction to Pentatonix and other musicians. I have watched many reactions to this group and this song, but I much prefer your insightful, concise, and appropriately timed comments. I like that you allowed them to finish each passage before adding your comments. You don't interrupt, you merely pause the music. Then you reveal the essential features of each singer and show how their unique sounds add variety and texture while still blending into one cohesive unit. I had watched a few of your reactions to Marcelito and Dimash earlier but neglected to subscribe. I closed that loop moments ago. I look forward to improving my education through your efforts. Thank you. An aging church chorister from North Carolina, USA.
Also the original artist heard their version when it came out & he stated that their cover was the best cover ever done. That's high praise when you consider there are several artists that had done well-known excellent covers over the years.
Ok. I’ve watch so many of these and you are now my favorite by far. I appreciated the commentary of someone who knows what they’re talking about, rather than someone who sits and makes faces. Subscribed!
Damm. I've watched a TON of vocal coach analysis and yours, by far, hands down, was the best. The way you break it down and bring up points that most miss, is just fantastic. Earned my sub. 👍👍
I am now subscribed. I learned stuff: Music I know - I played bass and contrabass clarinet in our symphonic band, but the difference in the range of human voices and how to listen is fascinating. Thank you so much. You can do as much Pentatonix as you like, I won't mind. They are so good. My other acapella group that I can't live without is VoicePlay. Try Hoist the Colors, My Mother Told Me, Oogie Boogie's Song, The Man in the Mirror, Halo and their newest song is Dragonborn. Their bass Geoff Castelucci was singing Monster Mash in October which is what introduced my eventually onto VoicePlay and Pentatonix. He also has done Blackbird, Far Over the Misty Mountains, Sixteen Tons, Shenandoah. None of these will disappoint.
Just subscribed! I liked how you stopped the video at the end of each stanza and discussed each singer’s voice and performance as well as the way the group’s background vocals were supporting the soloist. In terms of Acapella groups, please consider Home Free - I think they are equal to Pentatonix. Avi Kaplan was featured in their Ring of Fire video and many people start with that but I favor Man of Constant Sorrow which was my gateway drug. They have some very fun Quarantine videos (“Quarantine,” “Meet in the Middle” “Honkey Tonk something” I forget). And a wonderful collaboration with Peter Hollen “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for” They’ve done some adorable collaborations with older groups (Oak Ridge Boys, Don McLean). Just don’t watch the MayDay video until you are more familiar with the band and the members. I don’t want to spoil the surprise.
There are many other great acapella groups! Home Free is a Country vocal band. Voice Play another mostly Pop and 80's Rock band, Naturally 7 R&B, Jazz, Classical, Voices in Your Head also mostly Pop but more coed. I think you have lots of listening to do. I look forward to seeing your reaction to these groups. Oh, don't forget Peter Hollens, he does all the voices!
Best reaction by far to the amazing Pentatonix, I appreciate how educational your analysis were, it shows your musical insights are top notch. Newest Subscriber❤
What an excellent analysis and review. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your enjoyment, and how it was heightened by your well-educated opinion. You're breaking out pieces and highlighting your comments was so enlightening,. Thank you.
Thank you for this analysis - I appreciate that you're more about educating (without simply showing off the ability to identify a note) and I've not seen anyone else illustrate the points made with short clips. Thoroughly well-rounded, in your talking about how the voices work together - not just in harmonies, but in building the song, overall. Bravo!
I definitely love their version of Rather Be. I wish more reactors would do that one. Every time the original comes on the radio I get sad it's not Kirstin singing and change the station.
I enjoyed hearing your review of the four music parts, as well as the vocal placements, breath controls, and styles of the individuals. I totally agree that the percussions from Kevin such as his beat, vocal sounds, stomps,were what carried the musical sounds in the soft non-voice humming parts. Then one could hear Kevin's artistry which became.... the music. They are all so talented yet Kevin has the ear, and ability to be the 'musical instrument'.He does this with his vocal sounds, beats, stomps, breath, percussions, and sounds of strings, winds echoes, etc. He has a rich voice also.That takes a special artistry of internal music and beats. There are no empty spots in the song. He and his body are the instruments. I had a vision of a 150 year old Grandfather clock with the Westminster Chime. It was finely tuned, in rhythm, perfect sound, beats were balanced and running in synch together, yet apart in their individual roadways. Even still they are fine tuned and pitch perfect. I don't know if I'm truly making my point. Your review and teaching was so helpful. I was introduced to them years ago when they were first together. I've sung since 5 years of age. My Mom's large family were all singers and played instruments. I also have been involved in theater arts with my late husband, and Acapella chorus and quartets. PTX were wonderful, right out of the gate. There has been such an enormous growth as a group and individuaI singers. I will look for your next reviews, and other genres as well. You were a pleasure. I'm a fan.
Their voices go together so perfectly in this song and sound so emotional which really fits the song, could listen to this performance on repeat. Would have thought Scott was a tenor before this, thanks for pointing out the different things they are all doing, I'm not a singer so usually goes over my head but I'm learning a lot from your channel! Would love to see you react to some of Tyler Joseph's vocals from the band twenty one pilots, he has a very unique voice and would love to hear your thoughts, any of his bBC live lounge performances are great
Pentatonics sings many amazing covers as well as original songs. I suggest: Mary Did you know, Imagine, The Prayer (were Mitch sings Celine Dions part), and all of their Christmas catalog. My favorite of their "upgrades" to Christmas songs is Mr Grinch and O Come All He Faithful.
I can’t tell you how many reactions I have seen to this song over the last couple of years or so and this has to be my favorite. Not sure how I haven’t stumbled upon you before, but I am now subscriber! Thanks for your expert reaction!
As a counter tenor, I love that you showed an example of the color difference of a high tenor and a counter tenor. Whether you meant to or not, you demonstrated why altos hate singing next to a counter tenor. Altos have a full, rich tone, while we have a thinner, tinnier tone. Every alto and soprano I’ve sang next to tells me to darken the tone and I do, so they are happy. Then my vocal coach is yelling, “What are you doing!?” Can’t win for loosing, I guess. 😊
Thanks! As a counter tenor you are using a very different sound strategy than most altos would or in fact should. That starts at the vocal fold level and then continues in the vocal tract. As long as you push the right overtones you will be heard well and sound great, even if some altos don't like it 😂
I agree with everyone here who has said that the way you did your reaction to this song in breaking it down and using the clips to explain and show exactly what you were talking about during certain parts was great, I really enjoyed that as well! I wonder if you could tell me, should you see the comment I know this video is a week or so old now, but if you do see it, who was that in the clip that you showed singing when you were talking about Mitch and how he is sometimes classified as a counter tenor and you were talking more about how his voice is less breathy and more strong and all that and you showed that clip of what I believed to be an opera singer maybe singing in that counter tenor range and I wondered who that was, he is incredible and I'd like to look up something else by him. Amazing reaction, I have subbed and can't wait to see more reactions from you!
Thank you, I'm happy you liked the video. The singer in the clip was Andreas Scholl, an amazing German counter tenor. The song he performed was "Ombra Mai Fu".
I have watched a lot of Pentatonix reaction videos, but I really, REALLY loved the way you went about this...breaking it into sections and explaining what we were hearing and then showing examples of it. I've never really seen that done with the detail that you provided and I really appreciated it! It earned a subscribe from me. I look forward to more reactions, especially for Pentatonix songs.
Please React to: Morissette - Could You Be Messiah (Official Music Video)ruclips.net/video/ghI8HLG_JuM/видео.html, this is the most beautiful voice and song i have ever heard,make goosebumps and hypnotize🎶💕
You need to know that Mitch is an authentic countertenor and Avi is a basso profundo ( he is capable of a 3rd ledger-line bass clef F#!) That’s contra bass territory! I love the last chord anchored with that 3rd ledger-space Bb! The overtones just rain down! I actually prefer the 2016 live version on their Christmas special in 2016! It’s worth hearing.
You have earned a new subscriber!! your video was ON POINT... and I had to go for the subcribe button when Andreas Scholl's "ombra mai fu" entered the room xD
Am I right, that in the last two major chorus sections (high-intensity, they go two times), in the first part Scott kinda goes out of the group with his singing, adding something interesting with his "lujaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh" - and then in the second part they immediately close up and it sounds like it's one voice together? Those two parts definitely have a different feeling, the second one they "snap" together like magnets, it's incredible how they can do it just like that. *snip*
PLEASE react to the Live Performance as well (your opinion might stay the same but i think it's gonna worth it since no1 really gets tired of listening to their voices)
Thank you for such a great assessment of this song and can't wait to hear more from you on PTX songs. You have a long, long list of PTX videos to check out. So... get busy. Also check out a group called Home Free. They also are an a capella group but with a country vibe. Check out "Ring of Fire" and then just go on from there because they also have a ton of songs out there. Pay attention to these two groups and you will have so, so, so many followers on your channel. You'll be a Pentaholic and a Home Fry in no time.
What a great reaction! And I’m so glad you took the time to recognize and comment on Kevin’s contribution to the whole. He and Avi area the glue that holds them together in my opinion. Would you please react to some of Avi’s solo music. It is so beautiful and so different from the PTX sound.
I really appreciated the extra time you took to add clips when you were making points about different details of this performance - it made for an especially helpful analysis. Thank you!!
Thank you, I'm happy you liked the video!
WHAT A REACTION! Truly learning more about voices, music..singing..thank you!!!!
I agree! Sometimes when a professional analyzes Pentatonix, it can drag a little & only include music terms without explanations or specific examples. That was definitely not the case here, & I enjoyed it. ^^
@@KyrieChii Thanks a lot!
@@andreasgrussl @Elma Kret - 🇳🇱 Nederland.
#Andreas you explain everything zó goed‼️
I just listened to a guy who said he was a vocal coach 😂. He never once commented on any one except Avi's. How deep it was.
I love hearing your thoughts and education .
Kristin, Mitch and Scott all attended the same local high school. A top notch school choir. In their video "Cheerleader", they are all wearing Martin HS varsity jackets.
wow, thanks for that very interesting background information!
Watching Andreas watch Mitch sing solo ... He's TOTALLY Man-Crushing! 😁😉
Scott was the one covering the Bass whilst Avi was singing:-)
Nah that was mitch
Oh my gosh, I love the way you stop the video to comment on each verse, contrast one voice with another, add snippets from other performances & even artists to illustrate a point, & then move on. Also love your expression as you listen to the music-you show such enjoyment & happiness about the music! Imma definitely look at other R&A videos you've done because I **love** learning about the details that make vocal music so stirring & beautiful. Thanks!! 😎
Thank you very much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video!
Thank you for the detailed breakdown. Great reaction!
Thanks,, I'm happy you liked the video!
This is a great reaction and explanation - I learned a lot and like how you replayed a particular segment to illustrate your comment. So interesting. Looking forward to more PTX reactions so I can learn more! :)
Thank you very much. I'm happy you liked the video!
Great reaction! I love your informed content. Would be very interested to hear what you have to say about their cover of Kiiara's "Gold." There are some phenomenal vocal gymnastics going on there that I'm sure you would enjoy. Always here for PTX!
That's an amazing Performance! 💖
Yes!! Mitch accomplished with his voice (in that performance) what it took the original artist technical (production) manipulation to manage, it was quite impressive.
Absolutely
Liked and subscribed, waiving from Australia. This has been one of the best 'analysis' of PTX I have listened too. Agree 100% with you. thanks for showing such respect to each and every (original) member. Will check out your channel for other Original PTX that you may have done. I'm a huge Avi fan. So when you can get to it please do some 'reactions' to his solo music.
Thanks, I'm happy you liked the video. Do you have any particular song by Avi that you want to suggest?
@@andreasgrussl When Avi left PTX in 2017 he was struggling with depression. His mother was ill with cancer and he really was/is a gentle soul & yearned for his forests where he grew up. He began to write about this in many of his new songs. The first one he did solo was 'Quarter Past Four' but his biggest solo work was "Change on The Rise' it was his battle song. Avi did it A Capella with his voice layered He said he did use an organ in one part but apart from the clapping it's all him. Brilliant cinematography too. 'Chains' was another song showing his struggle but he always gives one hope. I found them very cathartic. Here is a link to 'Change on the Rise' ruclips.net/video/382BTxLNrow/видео.html also here is another link to a 'live stream' concert he did when Covid hit the world. He wrote all the songs...not sure if you want to 'react' to all but it's worth a look to get to know the man. ruclips.net/video/5TtqFg4dzyI/видео.html Sorry if this is too long a reply...lol
One of the better reaction videos of this I've seen! Great explanations and you made them very easy to understand! Thanks so much!
Thank you very much! I'm happy you liked the video!
This is one of the best reviews I have ever seen. Thank you!
Would like to hear more about Kevin and how his beatboxing adds to the music.
Okay, I'll say it. You have a great smile when you are listening. It just makes me smile too. It makes me (us?) like you. Your analysis is a good one. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy you liked the video!
Great reaction very informative. New subscriber looking forward to more PTX. I would be interested in seeing you react to their performances on season 3 of The Sing Off it is where they started.
Very impressed with your reaction to these extremely talented individuals! Just Subbed to hear more from you. 😊
Thanks for subscribing! I'm happy you enjoyed the video.
I want to see your take on Peter hollers and Tim goust doing misty mountains, or even just Tim foust who has an answer basso profundo range
*Hollens *Foust
Tim Foust is the bass in Home Free
@@heidimcgrew8307 I know. Autocorrect got me
@@stephanie5872 I feel your pain!
Please react to PTX cover of The Prayer. It is truly stunning.
Your reaction is one of the best I've seen.
subscribed!!
Please check out PTX version of Amazing grace.
It's my understanding that "counter tenor" is a technique rather than a voice classification. A counter tenor sings exclusively in head voice, whereas a high tenor, like Mitch, also uses his chest and mixed voice. But perhaps I'm mistaken.
With regards to the modern classical voice categorisation that is correct. That's why I pointed out in the video that it is important to make that distinction between what classical counter tenors do and what Mitch does. It probably makes most sense to categorise Mitch as a very high tenor voice. Some would also call such voices male altos, but in my experience real alto voices (so female ones) behave and sound a little different. However, some people also call such voices counter tenors. So you see that singing has kind of a terminology issue :-D
@@andreasgrusslExactly! I've seen some heated comments back and forth on various channels with people squabbling over this. I think that, with most voice classifications, people only look at the range...but there's also the sound. As you pointed out, Scott and Avi can hit those same low notes, but it doesn't sound the same between a baritone and a bass. Likewise, many baritones can hit notes well into the "tenor range" but the tonal quality isn't the same. This is one reason I generally listen to reactors who have good knowledge of music...it's great to actually learn so much!
@@michelle32855 Exactly! Sound colour plays a huge role in classifying a voice.
Just subbed. Really enjoyed your detailed breakdown and I learned something. Please react to Amazing Grace
Thank you for your song suggestion. I'm happy you liked the video!
I really think comparing different voices is not a nice thing to do!! Just say what you think of each--if you must . Don't compare!!!!
React to sound of silence
She is a mezzo soprano
Nothing like Avi's voice.
When he left I ceased listening to PTX except when the video has him in it
I do keep up with his solo career.
Interesting that you don't listen to their new work. Avi made excellent contributions to their sound, but Matt's voice is lovely in its own right - rich and warm and full, and while he might not have the speaker-breaking low of Avi, he's definitely a low bass. Don't give up on such an excellent group just because of one personnel change! :)
I enjoyed your reaction to this amazing Pentatonix cover. Thank you. I liked the way you explained what was going on musically in this song that I've been loving for years. To hear Mitch singing in a lower range, please react to "Amazing Grace". Kirstin's range is mind-blowing in that song also. Pentatonix cover of "Mad World" is awesome. Please react to it also.
For Mitch's low range, listen to their cover of Take on Me.
Thanks for your song suggestions. I'm happy you liked the video!
Oh wow, the way you edited this with the clips showing the part you're talking about was really excellent!
Thank you, I'm happy you liked the video!
I was listening to a reaction earlier to Amazing Grace and I was comparing Mitch's normal high voice to his voice on there..it was amazing how deep and full his voice sounded.
He just did a cover of "Your Power" that is hauntingly beautiful. Well worth checking out.
Really enjoyed your reaction. I'm so bored with reactors that have nothing to say except how awesome the song was. Not having a musical background, I really appreciate learning why a song I love touches me so deeply. Keep up the good work. Any PTX reaction would be great. Would also enjoy hearing your reactions to Home Free and Angelina Jordan. New subscriber.
I disagree. I watch both. I love watching Different people react when they hear PTX for the first time. I love watching thier emotions as they listen to those beautiful voices and thier utter amazement and enjoyment the group brings to them. Makes me Happy . However, I love professionals that can give me indepth look at the Music/Voices of PTX. Both have thier places. Be nice. GOD dont like Ugly.
I agree. Reactors who just sit and make faces are boring.
I'm glad you bring up the point that Kirstin's voice is the power up because she is the power focus in so many of their songs. Nicely done!
Thank you, I'm happy you liked the video!
Excellent breakdown! Yes, they have re-defined what a capella music is capable of earning 3 Grammys along the way! Kevin, the beatboxer, is actually a tenor, so 3 of them can sing high.(Mary Did You Know) Scott took over the baseline when Avi was singing. His range is wide (Sound of Silence) Mitch & Kirstin have beautiful, full sounding lower registers (Rather Be, Amazing Grace, Mad World). They did a stunning job with a few Broadway numbers on their last Christmas Album. (We Need a Little Christmas Now, My Favorite Things, Once Upon a December,) Also their arranging skills are on display with their Evolution of …. Music, Michael Jackson, 90s Dance…..Medleys!! Looking forward to more!
Thanks for your song suggestions. I'm happy you liked the video!
Just about the best reaction and analysis of this amazing performance I've ever seen. Thanks so much!
OMG!! I loved your breakdown!!
At first I thought ... uggh! another vocal coach reaction! 😐 But I found you quite enjoyable! I look forward to MORE PENTATONIX!! may I suggest..
Gold (Kiiara cover)
When The Party Is Over
Also Scott cofounded 2 AMAZING groups
Citizen Queen (All female A Capella with a beatboxer and a bass. Recommend these videos *BUT WATCH TILL THE END OF THE VIDEO!!
No Tears Left To Cry
Never Enough
Lost In Japan
Evolution Of Girl Groups
......The other group is Acapop Kids recommend:
Bohemian Rhapsody/ Somebody To Love
Valerie
This City
Breathin
Fix You
Thank you for your list of song suggestions! I'm also happy you liked the video!
Gold and Amazing Grace I would love to hear your insight into those performances!
Sound of silence and amazing grace
Thanks, will put them on my list.
I loved how explained mitch's voice
Their covers of Sound of Silence and Bohemian Rhapsody can't be beat !!
This is like no other reaction video I've heard before.
It seems like you listened to it through and then gone back and recorded your point. I love how you added other clips to show an example of what you are saying.
I was floored when I saw the Clark Kent look alike sing those high notes.
I would love to see you react to Peter Hollens or Home Free. It would be neat to get a reaction from your perspective.
Thank you for your song suggestions! I'm happy you liked the video!
I have watched a ton of reactions to this song. I especially love the way you showed what you were thinking and saying with the extra clips. I really liked this.
Thank you very much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video!
While Avi is featured in the song, Scott sings bass for him because he has such a wide range.
I think in that official video, the bass is a "sample" of Avi's voice. When they perform live, it is indeed Scott.
@@M3xsara Why do you think that?
Agree about Kirstin and Mitch. A couple of years ago I heard a classical vocal coach say something like "There are just a handful of true contra tenors in the world and Mitch Grassi is as good as any of them." I'd like to find that again. Kirstin can go low.
That sounds interesting. I definitely have to check out more of her low range.
Wonderful reaction. Thank you. Please listen and react to Rather Be by PTX. Kirstin sings lead and you will be able to hear her range clearly. I need your love is another good one, Daft Punk of course(1st Grammy win) and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy(2nd Grammy win). :)
Thank you for your song suggestions! I'm very happy you liked the video!
Really LOVED your reaction and comments, plus the clips you introduced to make your points! OUTSTANDING! Best review of this song's cover by Pentatonix I've listened to by FAR. Sehr, sehr gut!! Thank you sooo much, Andreas!! XOXO
Andreas, I congratulate you for your superb reaction to Pentatonix and other musicians.
I have watched many reactions to this group and this song, but I much prefer your insightful, concise, and appropriately timed comments.
I like that you allowed them to finish each passage before adding your comments. You don't interrupt, you merely pause the music.
Then you reveal the essential features of each singer and show how their unique sounds add variety and texture while still blending into one cohesive unit.
I had watched a few of your reactions to Marcelito and Dimash earlier but neglected to subscribe. I closed that loop moments ago.
I look forward to improving my education through your efforts. Thank you.
An aging church chorister from North Carolina, USA.
Also the original artist heard their version when it came out & he stated that their cover was the best cover ever done. That's high praise when you consider there are several artists that had done well-known excellent covers over the years.
Yes, I guess that must be a priceless experience!
Ok. I’ve watch so many of these and you are now my favorite by far. I appreciated the commentary of someone who knows what they’re talking about, rather than someone who sits and makes faces.
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Damm. I've watched a TON of vocal coach analysis and yours, by far, hands down, was the best. The way you break it down and bring up points that most miss, is just fantastic. Earned my sub. 👍👍
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Really enjoyed your analysis of this song. I will be watching for more from you.
Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts and reaction to this song. Subscribed
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I am now subscribed. I learned stuff: Music I know - I played bass and contrabass clarinet in our symphonic band, but the difference in the range of human voices and how to listen is fascinating. Thank you so much. You can do as much Pentatonix as you like, I won't mind. They are so good. My other acapella group that I can't live without is VoicePlay. Try Hoist the Colors, My Mother Told Me, Oogie Boogie's Song, The Man in the Mirror, Halo and their newest song is Dragonborn. Their bass Geoff Castelucci was singing Monster Mash in October which is what introduced my eventually onto VoicePlay and Pentatonix. He also has done Blackbird, Far Over the Misty Mountains, Sixteen Tons, Shenandoah. None of these will disappoint.
I like your reaction style. You are detailed but not boring or,droning on about trivial stuff. You made really good observations. Penta tonics sings a
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Just subscribed! I liked how you stopped the video at the end of each stanza and discussed each singer’s voice and performance as well as the way the group’s background vocals were supporting the soloist.
In terms of Acapella groups, please consider Home Free - I think they are equal to Pentatonix. Avi Kaplan was featured in their Ring of Fire video and many people start with that but I favor Man of Constant Sorrow which was my gateway drug.
They have some very fun Quarantine videos (“Quarantine,” “Meet in the Middle” “Honkey Tonk something” I forget). And a wonderful collaboration with Peter Hollen “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for”
They’ve done some adorable collaborations with older groups (Oak Ridge Boys, Don McLean).
Just don’t watch the MayDay video until you are more familiar with the band and the members. I don’t want to spoil the surprise.
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There are many other great acapella groups! Home Free is a Country vocal band. Voice Play another mostly Pop and 80's Rock band, Naturally 7 R&B, Jazz, Classical, Voices in Your Head also mostly Pop but more coed. I think you have lots of listening to do. I look forward to seeing your reaction to these groups. Oh, don't forget Peter Hollens, he does all the voices!
Thank you for all of these suggestions. They are much appreciated!
Another good a capella group is Home Free, Man of Constant Sorrow. Great observations!
Best reaction by far to the amazing Pentatonix, I appreciate how educational your analysis were, it shows your musical insights are top notch. Newest Subscriber❤
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exceptional explanations outstanding editing Great Job am now a subscriber
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What an excellent analysis and review. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your enjoyment, and how it was heightened by your well-educated opinion. You're breaking out pieces and highlighting your comments was so enlightening,. Thank you.
You should review their "Love Again" also "Rather Be" showcases Kirstie.
Thank you for this analysis - I appreciate that you're more about educating (without simply showing off the ability to identify a note) and I've not seen anyone else illustrate the points made with short clips. Thoroughly well-rounded, in your talking about how the voices work together - not just in harmonies, but in building the song, overall. Bravo!
For songs that feature more of Kirstin’s range: Rather Be, Shallow, Be My Eyes.
Thank you, will take a look at them.
Also Water! Like the song Be My Eyes it's a PTX original that's catchy & pretty. (She & Kevin wrote it).
I definitely love their version of Rather Be. I wish more reactors would do that one. Every time the original comes on the radio I get sad it's not Kirstin singing and change the station.
If you want to hear more of Kirsten’s full range, check out Seasons of Love and My Favourite Things, two newer songs.
@@Nanasinger67 Thanks, will take a look at those songs.
I enjoyed hearing your review of the four music parts, as well as the vocal placements, breath controls, and styles of the individuals. I totally agree that the percussions from Kevin such as his beat, vocal sounds, stomps,were what carried the musical sounds in the soft non-voice humming parts. Then one could hear Kevin's artistry which became.... the music. They are all so talented yet Kevin has the ear, and ability to be the 'musical instrument'.He does this with his vocal sounds, beats, stomps, breath, percussions, and sounds of strings, winds
echoes, etc. He has a rich voice also.That takes a special artistry of internal music and beats. There are no empty spots in the song. He and his body are the instruments. I had a vision of a 150 year old Grandfather clock with the Westminster Chime. It was finely tuned, in rhythm, perfect sound, beats were balanced and running in synch together, yet apart in their individual roadways. Even still they are fine tuned and pitch perfect. I don't know if I'm truly making my point. Your review and teaching was so helpful. I was introduced to them years ago when they were first together. I've sung since 5 years of age. My Mom's large family were all singers and played instruments. I also have been involved in theater arts with my late husband, and Acapella chorus and quartets. PTX were wonderful, right out of the gate. There has been such an enormous growth as a group and individuaI singers. I will look for your next reviews, and other genres as well. You were a pleasure. I'm a fan.
Their voices go together so perfectly in this song and sound so emotional which really fits the song, could listen to this performance on repeat. Would have thought Scott was a tenor before this, thanks for pointing out the different things they are all doing, I'm not a singer so usually goes over my head but I'm learning a lot from your channel! Would love to see you react to some of Tyler Joseph's vocals from the band twenty one pilots, he has a very unique voice and would love to hear your thoughts, any of his bBC live lounge performances are great
Scott has a very wide range, so he covers everything from bass to baritone to tenor :)
I'm happy you liked the video and could learn something from it. Thanks for suggesting twenty one pilots.
Agreed, with regards to range he could probably do that. When it comes to timbre, to my ear he falls into the baritone category.
Wow! You give a true analysis. Well done, sir!
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Pentatonics sings many amazing covers as well as original songs. I suggest: Mary Did you know, Imagine, The Prayer (were Mitch sings Celine Dions part), and all of their Christmas catalog. My favorite of their "upgrades" to Christmas songs is Mr Grinch and O Come All He Faithful.
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Great insight! More Pentatonix please!
Absolutely fantastic breakdown, thank you! I’d looove to hear your thoughts on their cover of “Silent Night” - their official video is live
I can’t tell you how many reactions I have seen to this song over the last couple of years or so and this has to be my favorite. Not sure how I haven’t stumbled upon you before, but I am now subscriber! Thanks for your expert reaction!
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As a counter tenor, I love that you showed an example of the color difference of a high tenor and a counter tenor. Whether you meant to or not, you demonstrated why altos hate singing next to a counter tenor. Altos have a full, rich tone, while we have a thinner, tinnier tone. Every alto and soprano I’ve sang next to tells me to darken the tone and I do, so they are happy. Then my vocal coach is yelling, “What are you doing!?” Can’t win for loosing, I guess. 😊
Thanks! As a counter tenor you are using a very different sound strategy than most altos would or in fact should. That starts at the vocal fold level and then continues in the vocal tract. As long as you push the right overtones you will be heard well and sound great, even if some altos don't like it 😂
So concise! You are very good. 🤗
I agree with everyone here who has said that the way you did your reaction to this song in breaking it down and using the clips to explain and show exactly what you were talking about during certain parts was great, I really enjoyed that as well! I wonder if you could tell me, should you see the comment I know this video is a week or so old now, but if you do see it, who was that in the clip that you showed singing when you were talking about Mitch and how he is sometimes classified as a counter tenor and you were talking more about how his voice is less breathy and more strong and all that and you showed that clip of what I believed to be an opera singer maybe singing in that counter tenor range and I wondered who that was, he is incredible and I'd like to look up something else by him. Amazing reaction, I have subbed and can't wait to see more reactions from you!
Thank you, I'm happy you liked the video. The singer in the clip was Andreas Scholl, an amazing German counter tenor. The song he performed was "Ombra Mai Fu".
There's a million reactions to Pentatonix Hallelujah out there but you absolutely nailed the analysis here Andreas!
Listen to Home Free they are amazing!
I saw more than 20 reactions and analysis of this beautiful songs. But this was the best
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I have watched a lot of Pentatonix reaction videos, but I really, REALLY loved the way you went about this...breaking it into sections and explaining what we were hearing and then showing examples of it. I've never really seen that done with the detail that you provided and I really appreciated it! It earned a subscribe from me. I look forward to more reactions, especially for Pentatonix songs.
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This is the best breakdown I’ve seen. I feel like I learned a lot. Well done!
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I recommend Say Something, and Carol of the Bells!
Thanks for your suggestions!
It is said amongst PENTAHOLIX that PTX doesn’t do covers, they do UPGRADES. Thanks for your great review
lol, that's a nice way of putting it. I'm happy you liked the video!
One of the best breakdowns of a PTX song I’ve heard so many times. Thank you!!!!
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Please react to their cover of The Sound of Silence
Thanks, will take a look at it.
Sound of Silence!
Please React to:
Morissette - Could You Be Messiah (Official Music Video)ruclips.net/video/ghI8HLG_JuM/видео.html, this is the most beautiful voice and song i have ever heard,make goosebumps and hypnotize🎶💕
You need to know that Mitch is an authentic countertenor and Avi is a basso profundo ( he is capable of a 3rd ledger-line bass clef F#!) That’s contra bass territory! I love the last chord anchored with that 3rd ledger-space Bb! The overtones just rain down! I actually prefer the 2016 live version on their Christmas special in 2016! It’s worth hearing.
You have earned a new subscriber!! your video was ON POINT... and I had to go for the subcribe button when Andreas Scholl's "ombra mai fu" entered the room xD
Please listen to "2 Country Singers Try To Sing Opera."
Rob Lundquist and Austin Brown from Home Free.
They sing Nessum Dorma.
Thank you for your song suggestion! That sounds very interesting!
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I dare say that you will like it.😊
@@baskervillebee6097 Can't wait to see it!
Sire, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask for the hexidecimal code for that plum paint. Heh
Am I right, that in the last two major chorus sections (high-intensity, they go two times), in the first part Scott kinda goes out of the group with his singing, adding something interesting with his "lujaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh" - and then in the second part they immediately close up and it sounds like it's one voice together? Those two parts definitely have a different feeling, the second one they "snap" together like magnets, it's incredible how they can do it just like that. *snip*
PLEASE react to the Live Performance as well (your opinion might stay the same but i think it's gonna worth it since no1 really gets tired of listening to their voices)
Interesting that they've pretty much defined popular acappela as a group of 5, 4 singers and a rhythm person.
I love pentatonix, but feel it was at its height with Avi...still awesome and Matt is great. But Avi's voice is unmatched.
Oops. The previous comment came from Bob, not Dianna. We seem to have our RUclips wires crossed.
Wonderful breakdown 👍 really enjoyed the analysis!
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Thank you for such a great assessment of this song and can't wait to hear more from you on PTX songs. You have a long, long list of PTX videos to check out. So... get busy. Also check out a group called Home Free. They also are an a capella group but with a country vibe. Check out "Ring of Fire" and then just go on from there because they also have a ton of songs out there. Pay attention to these two groups and you will have so, so, so many followers on your channel. You'll be a Pentaholic and a Home Fry in no time.
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As a trained singer myself, I appreciate your insightful and educated comments. This group is fantastic and I hope you enjoy your Pentatonix journey!
What a great reaction! And I’m so glad you took the time to recognize and comment on Kevin’s contribution to the whole. He and Avi area the glue that holds them together in my opinion. Would you please react to some of Avi’s solo music. It is so beautiful and so different from the PTX sound.
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I have watched many reactions by vocal coaches comment ont pentatonix yours was the most logical and succinct great job
Joan Baez, maybe "Tears of Rage." I believe she does this one a cappella.
Please react to Morgan James “Dream On” and “Ain’t no Way “.
Kevin managing 3 percussion sources, though!
Loved the in-depth commentary. Helped us to see what really makes this a great performance.