Lara Puutaatoo he couldn't keep up with the pace of the groups work rate. He was stressed out because he couldn't see his family when he needed to. That's basically it
I just realized that at 2:14 there are supposed to be words but instead it's just the cello solo because that would have been Avi's part and now I'm crying all over again
And now look at them, Avi is doing his own stuff and he’s happy as ever and Pentatonix has a new member, Matt, who is amazing and who fits amazingly into the group. They’re both happy and that’s what matters.
Dogs and books Are Life I love that everything has worked out so well. Avi gets to do his own thing at his own pace and PTX is playing stadiums on their world tour. Amazing!!!
I miss avi so much, but i understand that maybe he wasnt happy animore with PTX. I miss him but i think that now hes more happy, and thats what matter. Fans are supposed to support their idols, not blaming on them all the time. And Matt sounds good too after all.
Janaisha Hart I always thought Kevin would leave first, but I'm glad that he said that he never wants to leave. Then again, Avi said that he never wanted to do anything else... I guess whatever makes him happy, but I'll miss his singing.
That beautiful deep cello standing in for Avi's part is breaking my heart right now. It's a pretty beautiful goodbye even though none of us ever wanted to say it.
Damn this is so sad.. first song without Avi.. you can literally see the emotions, how they feel about his left. This is just breath taking and emotional af
this proves that losing a member doesnt break down pentatonix's spirit. avi is a very crucial member of pentatonix and has always made the group unique. but that doesnt mean the group cant go on without him. and thats what makes them professional and great. love you pentatonix, love you avi. in my heart, you're still my idol who inspired me.
Is he amazing or what? And there's more where that came from! If you haven't yet, check out Kevin Olusola's solo channel. Also, Pentatonix's covers of "Radioactive", "Papaoutai", and "Say Something".
MAD Respect for the amount a talent it takes to play the cello and to beat box individually, knowing both is supper cool but knowing how to both at the same time is a new level. Shout Out to Kevin. I send my respects.
I doubt he actually did both at the same time, though possible. I figure more likely that he did each part separately in the recording studio, just like each individual member records their part individually in studio and it is then mixed. Again, I could be completely wrong, but I think my assumption is probable.
@@spineminus2 the first trio met Kevin for that particular talent, on RUclips, he can do it perfectly. It would be unnecessary to record that separately.
I feel like someone needs to clarify this: yes, Avi did leave, but they aren't breaking up. Kirstin has told many interviewers that they're working on getting someone to take his spot. Also, they're all working on solo projects because they have different ideas that they want to express individually. Just because they're developing their own musical styles doesn't mean they're not going to continue on as PTX. It isn't the beginning of the end. It's just a lot of new things happening at once. Let's continue supporting them like we have for the past 6 years ❤
yes i can't stop crying, but i'm smiling through my tears because i'm so proud of them. by them i mean all five of them. i'm proud of kirstin, kevin, scott and mitch for pursuing their careers and continuing to do what they love, to live their dreams, but i'm also proud of avi for putting himself first and doing what's best for his mental health. those five people changed my life and i'll forever be thankful. thank you avi, thank you kevin, thank you kirstin, thank you scott, thank you mitch, thank you 💜
I can't stop crying. They all look so sad and devastated. This is what they did for 6 years, as 5 people and suddenly now there are 4. I can't imagine how heartbroken this must've been for them. It's devastating for Pentaholics but for them? The actual band? That's indescribable.
@Vanessa Sanders, it's not like it's anything new or strange for them though. Kevin is known for his beat-boxing cello and Pentatonix has incorporated this into a lot of their songs.
people kinda freaking out over this a little too much, though its just like singing and playing guitar or uke, which literally millions of people can do
Wow! Kevin's cello is so gorgeous - when he played the main melody it sounded SO great? So impressive to be able to play like that and beatbox at the same time.
It is sad that Avi's gone, but we can still love and appreciate Mitch, Kevin, Kirstin and Scott, right? They all have their own talents and bring different things to the band.
You have to go back to Episode 1 of the Third Season of the Sing Off. You will hear Scott say he found Kevin on the internet celloboxing on RUclips. BTW, it was Scott who had the energy and drive to get the group together in the first place. Ari had other plans, was studying for the opera, which he still could do. I wish him well.
this was so beautiful. all of you look so good, but for some reason Kevin stood out to me the most. it must be the cello. he looks so happy doing what he loves. its brings me joy to know that you're all doing what makes YOU happy, even if others have different opinions. this was just breath taking....
Dude. To be able to beatbox AND pplay the cello AT THE SAME TIME. Kevin you are insanely talented, and Scott, Mitch and Kirstie- you guys too. Love you guys so much!
You know he's not really playing in this video right? I mean he probably recorded the cello part in the studio, but he's just acting like he's playing in the video you see here...
the conclusion pops in my mind the moment i surf the internet and search for the original lyrics, and i think before Scott's part there should be a lyric that says: "So far away but still so near The lights come up, the music dies" and now i hear Avi singing that part T--T
Sarah'sDalyLife That's how he started out... Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie stumbled across his old RUclips channel and recruited him so PTX could go on the Sing Off
when avi left he tugged my heart strings out and they were replaced by the strings on the cello. i will miss avi, looks, talent, and personality, but i am also excited to see what is next in store for all of these talented people. love ya pentatonix.
I actually wasn't a fan of the arrangement. I'd say 3/4 times they do a song it's my favorite version of it, between their insane singing talent and great arrangements they can challenge even legendary songs, but in this case I like Calum Scott's version better. This one almost seemed a little ...incongruous. Maybe I just don't like the addition of the cello *shrug*.
Really sad not to see Avi anymore...but this was beautiful! The cello really sounds nice with the 3 vocals, it almost sounds like bass singing. I find it astounding how kevin can play and beatbox at the same time! Amazing skill! I hope you're doing well Avi. We miss you. 😢
Kelli Smith Ikr that's amazing (beatboxing/playing a cello at the same time) And you could really hear that Avi's not there... :( But it's still sounds beautiful.
Reaperリーパー sadly he left the group due to his personal reasons. He said that his life in the group is too busy for him and he wanted more time to spend with his family
I am so proud of you guys, working so hard to keep Pentatonix alive and growing, and being able to work and share your own side projects. Its a game of balance and you are doing a fabulous job. I've never been happier for a group of people, you all deserve ever amount of happiness I can give. Thank you.
Catarina Sena Going on tour meant spending lots of time away from his family. He hardly got to see them, and he was becoming super occupied so he decided to quit. They posted a video to Facebook I think, but someone else might have put it on RUclips if you want the whole story.
I love Avi as much every single member of Pentatonix. And I am so happy to see the 4 of them bouncing back and staying together still, making magic for my ears. I am sure Avi will always root and cheer for them ♡
I had a bet with a friend who would get more likes, but I'm not hating, I liked your comment as well Theng, sorry if I brought it over as if I was mad.
I am so very proud of Pentatonix. I know it can't be easy for them to continue on through change but they are doing it with grace and professionalism. They are a family as well. Everyone please remember that this isn't an easy time for them and they are all still very young. This was an amazing cover that was heartbreakingly beautiful.
I'm sad how negative some of these comments are. I know it's sad that Avi has left, but we accept that fact and be happy Pentatonix is continuing to produce music, which is what they love doing. I will ALWAYS support Avi and I will ALWAYS support Pentatonix because they are all insanely talented and I'm so incredibly proud of them ❤️ #PTXForever
i don't think they are specifically negative, we still love this video and love them but everyone is just needs time to get over avi leaving. after all, this is thier first video they have posted without avi.
Priyanka Dayabhai Yes I understand that but before the video was public the comments from patreons were all so supportive and some of these comments are harsh and saying that they have lost all of the spark and they won't be successful without avi which I think it's a bit too harsh.
I think what hit me in this video is the fact that you can easily tell Kevin's bass part could of easily of been sung by Avi, hell when I first listened to this I did hear him.. I don't know what they plan on doing in the future, (Finding a new bass or sticking with the Cello), but whatever it is, it is clear nothing will make the same sound or feeling Avi gave to the group. The harmonies were beautiful but you can tell even in the small solo part for the Cello.. they wished Avi was the one singing. The future is going to be hard, for both us Pentaholics and them, let us all hope things turn out on top for them and they can still blow our minds. (Btw that was still an amazing cover it was so heartfelt
@@EliaKay1 I think matt was temporary as a bass for their chirstmas show that time and wasn’t officially their bass? I mean they look and sang kinda depressed too maybe it’s just their acts but whatever. It’s a great piece
Don't get me wrong, I hate that Avi's gone, but I love how Kevin took over the bass part with his cello! I was wondering what they were going to do while in transition.
My assumption was nothing. Glad I was wrong. But it's not uncommon for PTX not to do anything for months (Well, they'd be busy, we just wouldn't notice it).
Well they've done songs with Kevin's Cello before so it's not like this is the first Non-acapella song they've done. It will probably return to acapella once they find Avi's replacement
Thank you Pentatonix for continuing to make amazing music even though times are tough. Kevin, you've still got this man! You're still slaying meat and potatoes!
Kevin is beatboxing and playing the cello at the same time.I can't even open the fridge while I'm making a sandwich😂😂🙈.....Amazing cover guys.Wish you all the love and the best in this life❤
Yeeah it's quite impressive !! Actually he's sort of giving himself the tempo for his cello part so it eases the job .. But we can't deny the talent !! 😨😍
I really LOVE that Full "OWN" chord they did on 2:10 entering one after the other... Their voices matches sooo well, its insane. PS: Mitch makes a G#4 seem so easy to a guy hit in chest voice... AND ITS NOT! He is a beast.
So gorgeous. I like the use of cello to fill in the lows -- a great bridge between the amazingness of Avi and the introduction of whoever the new bass is. It's obvious that PTX is going to be a-ok. ❤️
I'm a new Pentaholic and this just shattered my heart to a million pieces. Seeing just the four of them sitting there, it looks... wrong. I couldn't help but wonder if Avi wouldn't be the one doing those low notes that Kevin is doing on the cello. I'm just so glad that Matt's with them now.
100% he would be. You can especially hear it in the low D-flat after "I just came to say goodbye". That feels like a textbook Avi moment where he hits his lowest note right at the emotional climax of the song
They looked so depressed during this. I'm so sad that avi left and I understand everybody's sadness. I literally cried an ocean during this just thinking about him during this song. 😭😭😭
Avi is now happily doing solos and Pentatonix got a new member who fits in perfectly, Matt. Even though Avi is not in the group anymore, I still hope he will do some songs with Pentatonix some time in the near future. He will always have a place in Pentatonix❤
Corrine Eide is it bad to show that we miss Avi?? The cello just reminded us of Avi and I obviously liked this cover since I already broke the replay button... But ya know we all miss Avi and its alright to show sadness of Avi leaving....
WOW!!! such a beautiful and heartfelt song. Sung with such emotion, and so many comments concerning Avi. Disagree if you like, but please show respect for the 4 remaining members. They performed with song flawlessly. The trio as usual were on top of their game. And Kevin with beatboxing and cello was definitely in a zone. Many groups have changed members and not skipped a beat (i.e. Home Free). When the new bass comes on board is it going to be "oh you're not Avi" Or are you going to give them a chance to aspire to be their best??? It is time to move forward
We will all miss Avi. PTX definately won't be the same, even with their new bass they're looking for. Avi was a huge piece of PTX. And he's still making great music with Avriel and the Sequoias. I can't wait to see both PTX and Avriel and the Sequoias someday in concert. #PTXFOREVER
+YJay Love Sparks He's not, I'm so sorry. He has officially left Ptx. But! You will be one of the first to see the new bass live! Put a positive spin on this!
Kirstin's voice in this is so beautiful❤️ Also those harmonies... And Kevin's cello part The whole thing is so emotional knowing that it's without Avi but it's still so beautiful
@emily- They are still acapella but Kevin is a cellist and they have to give him a chance to play it. It's not the first time that he has played it with them either. He plays it at live concerts.
this cover is so bittersweet. i'm sad that avi's not a part of it, but this is honestly such a beautiful performance and i'm so proud of them. I have endless support for ptx, talent like this is so rare
2:14 It was supposed to be "So far away, but still so near. The lights go on, the music dies." But they don't sang in that part, because that's Avi part. I'M FUCKING CRYING 😭❤
I don't know if I'm looking into this but I'm not sure people have realised the significance of this song in connection to Avi's hiatus. When Robyn wrote this song it was about how she loved someone, but they were with someone else and despite being angry she was still so happy for them despite her own loneliness. This is there way of telling Avi they still love him and that they wish he was still part of there group, but accept that he is making his own music and they still care. We should do the same. We shouldn't be perpetually sad about Avi leaving, we should be so happy for him and what he is now accomplishing. And anyway he's on hiatus so he should return #soon
Joe Roper We'll keep listening to their great music and we'll remember Avi's times like a good memory, like the golden age. Let's hope he'll come back or he'll be at least replaced.
Ok everyone. Yes, it is frickin depressing that Avi is gone. And Yes, Avi is, as of right now, replaced with a cello. But let's try to look on the bright side of this, They're back, they're doing fine, and if we have a cello from now on, oh well. Avi made his decision, please respect it.
LeonWolf Music I think we all have respected Avi's decision. It's ok to remember and miss. This is still fresh in our mines including mine. But it's not like they're downing the decision. We're just remembering what he's done for the group.
Having a PTX throwback and ohmygosh I remember listening to this the first time , my heart just broke. Literal sobbing along as I'm listening. Especially at 2:15. I remember saying that the cello felt like it was Avi. Listening to this again in 2020 , the feels are still there. But Matt has been such an amazing addition to the group, that it makes this song less painful to hear. We still do love Avi, and we're just happy that he's happy now.
Im so happy to see where they all have come since Avi left. It was sad, but now they are all living their best lives. Avi is making music that makes him happy and PTX is still thriving with Matt. I'll admit, Im 😊-Happy Now-😊
The only downside of this cover is its lenght... It's way to short. While I was listenning I kept thinking "I never want this to end". Beautiful work. I love them so much. Hope you all have a wonderful day.
This may be my favorite Pentatonix video. I find myself coming back to this one over and over. I love how Kevin plays Avi's part on the cello. I also love how it's a love song about being broken hearted and moving on just like the band was at this stage. Bravo guys.
Oh my god Avi shared the vid on Facebook and said "Absolutely beautiful. I love all 4 of you deeply". I'm literally crying my eyes out 😥😥
Luke Roe I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPEND BUT WHY DID AVI LEAVE PLEASE TELL ME PLEASE
Lara Puutaatoo he couldn't keep up with the pace of the groups work rate. He was stressed out because he couldn't see his family when he needed to. That's basically it
Lara Puutaatoo He left to start new opportunity, just check out the video
Rena Kristanti that also 👍🏻
Luke Roe me too i miss him so much😭
Kevin can sing, beatbox AND play the cello?! What can't that guy do?!
Bring back Avi.
Avi doesn't want to go back.
XxRo&EmxX You didn't know that? That's what he's famous for: cello-boxing. That's how Scott found him.
Shaheer well that's depressing
Shaheer this made me laugh so hard💀
I just realized that at 2:14 there are supposed to be words but instead it's just the cello solo because that would have been Avi's part and now I'm crying all over again
Why am i crying in the club rn ?:'(
Sarah Costello I’m sobbing so fucking hard right now.
Too soon.
Sarah Costello Avi hiting a F4 on that part would be incredible :(
Sarah Costello where is Avi?
And now look at them, Avi is doing his own stuff and he’s happy as ever and Pentatonix has a new member, Matt, who is amazing and who fits amazingly into the group. They’re both happy and that’s what matters.
Dogs and books Are Life I love that everything has worked out so well. Avi gets to do his own thing at his own pace and PTX is playing stadiums on their world tour. Amazing!!!
Lelouch Kram Nalim The fans are actually very happy. And he had to leave because he wasn’t happy and now he is.
ik that sometimes everyone misses Avi but i’m so glad we found Matt. He fits so perfectly into the group and he just brings so much joy to the group
I miss avi so much, but i understand that maybe he wasnt happy animore with PTX. I miss him but i think that now hes more happy, and thats what matter. Fans are supposed to support their idols, not blaming on them all the time. And Matt sounds good too after all.
Yeah that’s what MATTers
These comments about Avi transforming into a Cello
I'm surprised to see you here haha.
Arackid XIO me too. Bet he's actually a huge fan
Woah Brodie Smith is a pentatonix fan? Learn something new every day lmao
Brodie Smith wow. My 2 inspirations. Im also an Ultimate player and a pentatonix fan at the same time
I've been a PTX fan from the very beginning! I don't watch a lot of RUclips, but they are crazy talented and love their music.
i never imagined that this group would lose a member
Janaisha Hart Avi's last performance with ptx was last night and I just don't believe it.😭😭😭😭
I did, but I never thought it would be Avi, I thought it would be Kirstie xD
I really hope they don't fall apart like one direction.
Bunny Lover Bryana They are much more talented than 1D, and 1D needed to break up. I dont see them splitting completely anytime soon.
Janaisha Hart I always thought Kevin would leave first, but I'm glad that he said that he never wants to leave. Then again, Avi said that he never wanted to do anything else... I guess whatever makes him happy, but I'll miss his singing.
That beautiful deep cello standing in for Avi's part is breaking my heart right now. It's a pretty beautiful goodbye even though none of us ever wanted to say it.
especially from 0:45 to 1:10
Damn this is so sad.. first song without Avi.. you can literally see the emotions, how they feel about his left. This is just breath taking and emotional af
Excuse me, what happen to him? im new
iSmooshy - left the Group and focused more on his solo career
But check out Matt iSmooshy
Was this really their first song without avi? I thought it was away in a manger
Cassidy Noel this was their first, when Away in the Manger was released they’d already found Matt, he just wasn’t a permanent member yet
this proves that losing a member doesnt break down pentatonix's spirit. avi is a very crucial member of pentatonix and has always made the group unique. but that doesnt mean the group cant go on without him. and thats what makes them professional and great. love you pentatonix, love you avi. in my heart, you're still my idol who inspired me.
Very well said. Totally agree!
agree
we will always love them
Can we talk about Kevin tho? Beatboxing and playing the cello at the same time is super impressive. Dude has some amazing skills
Dude is insane. Also speaks fluent Mandarin... What can he NOT do? Love him to bits
Madeline G disappoint us :P
Celloboxing is what it is called
I can barely breath and play cello at the same time lmao
KEVIN IS PLAYING CELLO AND BEATBOX AT THE SAME TIME. Y'ALL IM NOT OKAY.
Is he amazing or what? And there's more where that came from! If you haven't yet, check out Kevin Olusola's solo channel. Also, Pentatonix's covers of "Radioactive", "Papaoutai", and "Say Something".
Funnily enough, a video of him doing the exact same is what caused Scott to ask him to join PTX in the first place.
Paula A he does that all the time lol. Is amazing
Paula A he's a beast!
That's what he was doing on RUclips before the group recruited him for The Sing-Off
MAD Respect for the amount a talent it takes to play the cello and to beat box individually, knowing both is supper cool but knowing how to both at the same time is a new level. Shout Out to Kevin. I send my respects.
I doubt he actually did both at the same time, though possible. I figure more likely that he did each part separately in the recording studio, just like each individual member records their part individually in studio and it is then mixed.
Again, I could be completely wrong, but I think my assumption is probable.
@@spineminus2 the first trio met Kevin for that particular talent, on RUclips, he can do it perfectly. It would be unnecessary to record that separately.
@@spineminus2 the other comment is correct, he’s been doing this for years, he got his recognition from this talent. He’s one cool guy.❤️
I feel like someone needs to clarify this: yes, Avi did leave, but they aren't breaking up. Kirstin has told many interviewers that they're working on getting someone to take his spot. Also, they're all working on solo projects because they have different ideas that they want to express individually. Just because they're developing their own musical styles doesn't mean they're not going to continue on as PTX. It isn't the beginning of the end. It's just a lot of new things happening at once. Let's continue supporting them like we have for the past 6 years ❤
Sofia C Well said!
Still won't be the same
Sofia C that is the sweetest comment :')
Sofia C yeah but it is a shame because who could replace avi
Sofia C Thank you!!!
yes i can't stop crying, but i'm smiling through my tears because i'm so proud of them. by them i mean all five of them. i'm proud of kirstin, kevin, scott and mitch for pursuing their careers and continuing to do what they love, to live their dreams, but i'm also proud of avi for putting himself first and doing what's best for his mental health.
those five people changed my life and i'll forever be thankful.
thank you avi,
thank you kevin,
thank you kirstin,
thank you scott,
thank you mitch,
thank you 💜
Is the song for avi?
Flavie Looper I couldn't of said it any better 😭 I'm so grateful I get to experience all 5 of them at least once in concert in 4 days ❤️
Why did Avi leave exactly?
Flavie Looper I'm crying so much for them and for everyone of there fans
Flavie Looper so true it may be heart breaking but they still keep it up with music even though it harsh
Thx to
Mitch
Scott
Kirstin
And Kevin
I can't stop crying. They all look so sad and devastated. This is what they did for 6 years, as 5 people and suddenly now there are 4. I can't imagine how heartbroken this must've been for them. It's devastating for Pentaholics but for them? The actual band? That's indescribable.
mitch's #1 trash Agree
mitch's #1 trash I'm crying too😭😭
mitch's #1 trash IKR that was one of the reasons I was crying
6 years actually 😔
It's like when the Wiggles had to try to replace the Yellow Wiggle.
The lyrics the cello sung for Avi at 2:15 would been:
“So far away but still so near
The lights come up, the music dies”
Aw. But now they have the handsome Matt. Who also has a beautiful singing voice. Have you heard him in their new cover of Mad World?
@@fmcm7715 he's good but they're not the same w/o Avi. Plus their videos aren't the same/unique.
@@fmcm7715 yeah it’s amazing!
STOP I got chills omg
oh 💔
This makes me so happy and sad at the same time, but I'm excited for this new era. I love you PTX
Can we just appreciate Kevin's cello playing tho?! He kills it!
Grant Rothermel He's incredible. He really makes it sing like a human voice.
Kevin looking so proud of his team at 1:10.
Even when yall are a man down you adapted, overcame, and freaking killed it. awesome work!
its true but they are an a capella group (aka without instruments) don't get me wrong it was still rlly good but I'm gonna miss Avi :(
also I saw it and its beautiful
Vanessa Sanders me too
@Vanessa Sanders, it's not like it's anything new or strange for them though. Kevin is known for his beat-boxing cello and Pentatonix has incorporated this into a lot of their songs.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate their harmonization at 2:13
Yes. And the same shitty lefthand choreography 😩
Kolbi Clear I
yeah, that totally caught me off-guard :D
FYI that's an F#sus2 chord, Kevin plays an F#, Scott sings a G# and Kirstin sings a C#
It was so sharp. So perfect.
Waw Kevin you have the hardest job ! RESPECT MAN.!!
Iman Nali RESPECT
DISRESPECT
Iman Nali sense when does he have the hardest job?
people kinda freaking out over this a little too much, though
its just like singing and playing guitar or uke, which literally millions of people can do
Shrekmex have some respect. You can’t do this, and no not even probably millions of people could do that
Okay but is no one going to acknowledge the fact that Kevin plays the cello and beat boxes at the same time?
He's doing that for years! If you want more, he got a channel and it's pretty freaking amazing!
you know that this was his sepecialty right? the others discovered him through that
We have .... on his channel
I want Kevin to get his saxophone out and play it again.
He is best my friend he can do all at the same time
Wow! Kevin's cello is so gorgeous - when he played the main melody it sounded SO great? So impressive to be able to play like that and beatbox at the same time.
And he played it so gracefully and fast that it would have been Avi's voice all along, sorry, i still miss him
It is sad that Avi's gone, but we can still love and appreciate Mitch, Kevin, Kirstin and Scott, right? They all have their own talents and bring different things to the band.
Hi, can you tell me why he left ?!
The part at 2:15 where Kevin has to play Avi’s line on the cello... He almost looks like he’s grieving him. They all do.
Am I the only baffled at Kevin playing the cello AND beatboxing at the same time?! His talent is just out of this world😭👏🏾
You have to go back to Episode 1 of the Third Season of the Sing Off. You will hear Scott say he found Kevin on the internet celloboxing on RUclips. BTW, it was Scott who had the energy and drive to get the group together in the first place. Ari had other plans, was studying for the opera, which he still could do. I wish him well.
Susan Sisson I know😂 I miss those days😭
Miss minion check out his Adele Medley on his channel and be BLOWN AWAY
its not a big deal guys chill tbh... like saying marching and playing in marching band is "out of this world" talent
Miss minion He's been doing this for ages! Radioactive, Papatouie, Say Something, etc
this was so beautiful. all of you look so good, but for some reason Kevin stood out to me the most. it must be the cello. he looks so happy doing what he loves. its brings me joy to know that you're all doing what makes YOU happy, even if others have different opinions. this was just breath taking....
probably because the potato is gone from the meat and potato. the beatbox and bass tandem is gone
Kevin is now both the meat and potatoes
Ominous Voices THIS IS MY FAVORITE COMMENT OH MY GOD
HOW DARE YOU
BUT YOU'RE STILL RIGHT
AND I LOVE IT
WHAT'S HAPPENING
this legit made me tear up
WHAT AN OG FAN 😭
This made my day
Ominous Voices Why you gonna hurt me like this??
Ominous Voices CRYING OVER HERE
Kirstie’s voice in this video is INSANE I love it so much
Yea..... She's awesome!
I often feel like she's overlooked by many fans. I love them all but Kirsty is my favorite and Say Something is my favorite song by PTX.
Can We Just Take A Second To Appreciate Kevin's Amazing Talent
Really Didn't Wanna Bring Up Avi But Here I Am
Vanisha & The Tunes completely true
Yeah super talented, before joining PTX he had a channel where he played cello and beatbox at the same time :) Still does I think
Craig Atkinson link to his channel?
Vanisha & The Tunes moo
I miss Avi too!
Dude. To be able to beatbox AND pplay the cello AT THE SAME TIME. Kevin you are insanely talented, and Scott, Mitch and Kirstie- you guys too. Love you guys so much!
i can't play cello so...
Ishana Prakash he can speak chinese fluently and comes from a prestigious school but i forgot what it was
Yale
You know he's not really playing in this video right? I mean he probably recorded the cello part in the studio, but he's just acting like he's playing in the video you see here...
Rob Anderson he can do it. So your wrong
Stunning!! I like the chello! Kevin did a great job with that! Keep on doing it guys :) you're awesome 😎
Thank you!
PTXofficial Omg although I'm not the person that wrote that comment Thank you for looking through the comments and appreciating us!
2:14 there are supposed to be words but it’s just Beyoncé playing, I’m guessing it was Avi’s part :(
I am assuming the cello was Avi’s part.
same thought ..
the conclusion pops in my mind the moment i surf the internet and search for the original lyrics, and i think before Scott's part there should be a lyric that says:
"So far away but still so near
The lights come up, the music dies"
and now i hear Avi singing that part T--T
Hite W - Beyoncé is the name of the cello, so yeah.
A love letter to Avi, right there.
HE'S MAKING THAT BASS INSTRUMENT CRY 😢😭😢😭.
Cello not a bass..
cello is a bass instrument
Mahdi T.Ranjbar no it is not. It's a Tenor instrument.
Yep ur right Thanks for clarification captain
THANKS ☺ FOR THE INFORMATION FRIENDS 👍👌.
"if we're missing a person, we're missing Pentatonix"
-Scott Hoying
I'M IN TEARS
Props to Kevin for doing his beatbox and keepin up with the Cello 🙏🏽🔥😍 Avi will be missed... Best of luck to PTX
Sarah'sDalyLife Cello*
Sarah'sDalyLife That's how he started out... Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie stumbled across his old RUclips channel and recruited him so PTX could go on the Sing Off
TurtleTitan4Evah his channel is still alive and he has 2 EPs of him on the cello. Worth checking out!
TurtleTitan4Evah I know dear... But to maintain the skill is hard. So I'm still giving him props
Beautiful: Kirsten
Cute: Kevin
Hot: Mitch
Handsome: Scott
Hotel: Trivago
Kirstin*
Br kkk
Kevin is handsome.
Gone: Avi
Kynlei Lay Cello: Avi
when you hear the cello solo and you think, that would have been Avi's part...
I know right?! Breaks my heart thinking that's Avi's part but they're all doing so well..
For sure. The cello literally plays over certain lyrics that they cut all together. It's very likely he was meant to sing those lyrics
Ik it is so sad!!!
Supernatural Absolutely.
Supernatural dang it u made me cry!!!!!💧
Absolutely heartwarming. Still the greatest thing ever ❤ love you guys
PTXofficial OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU GUYS!
Jirah Lawrence wow, I've never seen pix reply to anyone, lucky ^-^
iiShadowii yeah neither have I! I feel super grateful! 😭😍
when avi left he tugged my heart strings out and they were replaced by the strings on the cello. i will miss avi, looks, talent, and personality, but i am also excited to see what is next in store for all of these talented people. love ya pentatonix.
Honestly? One of their best arrangements. so simple yet so beautiful especially with the added subtext of avi's departure
I actually wasn't a fan of the arrangement. I'd say 3/4 times they do a song it's my favorite version of it, between their insane singing talent and great arrangements they can challenge even legendary songs, but in this case I like Calum Scott's version better. This one almost seemed a little ...incongruous. Maybe I just don't like the addition of the cello *shrug*.
Can we just appreciate how talented Kevin is? 😍
Singing Kaity they are all talented
Singing Kaity 2211ss3e22223w33333××77
David Markovich Yes, they are. But why can't we appreciate Kevin?
This guy beatboxes, sings, and plays Cello
Beatboxing, Cello, Singing, mixture of Beatboxing and Cello (Cello-boxing), and probably other instruments.
Coming into this video...I was skeptical...but they just smashed. Pentatonix are here to stay. No matter what.
kevin you're the man 😭😭 thanks for taking the bass part with your cello 😭
Kyle Coronel yeah, kevin is chill asf
Mitch is so good his range is unbelievable... Blew my mind when he sang the broken bottles and spinning around in circles lines..
Really sad not to see Avi anymore...but this was beautiful! The cello really sounds nice with the 3 vocals, it almost sounds like bass singing. I find it astounding how kevin can play and beatbox at the same time! Amazing skill! I hope you're doing well Avi. We miss you. 😢
Kelli Smith They found Kevin because a video of him beat boxing and playing the cello went viral
Kelli Smith Ikr that's amazing (beatboxing/playing a cello at the same time)
And you could really hear that Avi's not there... :(
But it's still sounds beautiful.
Branflakes1522 Wow cool :o
Why isn't avi here tho
Reaperリーパー sadly he left the group due to his personal reasons. He said that his life in the group is too busy for him and he wanted more time to spend with his family
I am so proud of you guys, working so hard to keep Pentatonix alive and growing, and being able to work and share your own side projects. Its a game of balance and you are doing a fabulous job. I've never been happier for a group of people, you all deserve ever amount of happiness I can give. Thank you.
i miss avi but am so glad the others are continuing with ptx they are such stars!
2024 and I’m still loving this. Missed Avi though but happy he followed his dream. Love PTX❤
Still crying - just realised the cello solo is the "So far away, but still so near - the lights go on, the music dies"-part :'(
Awwww....
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
김승훈 same
김승훈 same..
sTOP now im crying
The empty space between Kevin and the other three is the hole in my heart since Avi left. Keep making music! I love all yall!!!
Zoe Phillips what, why did he leave?
Zoe Phillips pearl
Catarina Sena Going on tour meant spending lots of time away from his family. He hardly got to see them, and he was becoming super occupied so he decided to quit. They posted a video to Facebook I think, but someone else might have put it on RUclips if you want the whole story.
Are we gonna ignore how well kevin played the cello and beat boxed at the same time..
Moongirl Luna that seems dangerous. I think the cello would win.
Jaelynn Blatterman ohymgod 😂😂😂😂
That's how the trio discovered him on RUclips by his celloboxing
A lot of us knew he could do that already so we weren't surprised. Watch say something or Radioactive
No !
I keep hearing Avi's voice on my own.
Dude if you really think about it thats scary as hell
Lmfao😂
I do it too
I miss his smooth bass a lot
This is so lovely and touching. We love you guys. We love you, Avi.
Here's to the new Pentatonix era- despite how bittersweet that may be.❤️
Did he leave the group?
Yeah.
He did.
Sam Gh. They released a video on their Facebook with Avi explaining it
Molly Govier we all miss Avi
2:15 Kevin's Cello solo made me cry
Keine Ahnung me too
Keine Ahnung he plays it with Avi's singing style and that makes me cry more
Everybody talking about avi being replaced but nobody gonna talk about how talented Kevin is??? He can literally do everything
Olivia Allen just to season things a bit, he speaks chinese. not sure if you know that
Olivia Allen and he sings well too! he's bomb!
aside from speaking chinese he also graduated from YALE for pre-med lmao
I WILL ALWAYS SAY THIS BAND IS SO TALENTED BUT DAMN KEVIN IS OUT OF THIS PLANET
Thank you. Kevin never gets acknowledged.
@@bbrown8050 the fact that he can play violin and do beatbox at the same time ???? His power
I love Avi as much every single member of Pentatonix. And I am so happy to see the 4 of them bouncing back and staying together still, making magic for my ears. I am sure Avi will always root and cheer for them ♡
Finally, a positive comment :)
KEVIN IS SO TALENTED 😭
WTF why you steal my comment I said the exact same thing before you and you get all the likes xD
_3k Likes aren't everything lol
_3k The fact that you are so obsessed with getting likes is why nobody likes you. 🤔
I had a bet with a friend who would get more likes, but I'm not hating, I liked your comment as well Theng, sorry if I brought it over as if I was mad.
_3k woah i wasn't even expecting likes. i just wanted to say what i feel and i didn't even see your comment. lol sorry
I am so very proud of Pentatonix. I know it can't be easy for them to continue on through change but they are doing it with grace and professionalism. They are a family as well. Everyone please remember that this isn't an easy time for them and they are all still very young. This was an amazing cover that was heartbreakingly beautiful.
Katherine Pitcox AMEN!
Katherine Pitcox And all of RUclips said at once "Amen"🙌🏻
It's 2019 and I'm still crying like a baby after 5 seconds. Damn I miss him.
I cry everytime when i watch this.. OMG Avi i miss him so much..
Then go to his channel
Same. :'(
@@teancoffee208 literally
Ednils Apps it s 2020! And I’m still high on PTX!!
Gorgeous and somber. Kevin killing it with two of his God-given talents, and the trio doing what they do best!!!
I'm sad how negative some of these comments are. I know it's sad that Avi has left, but we accept that fact and be happy Pentatonix is continuing to produce music, which is what they love doing.
I will ALWAYS support Avi and I will ALWAYS support Pentatonix because they are all insanely talented and I'm so incredibly proud of them ❤️ #PTXForever
i don't think they are specifically negative, we still love this video and love them but everyone is just needs time to get over avi leaving. after all, this is thier first video they have posted without avi.
and please don't be too harsh or mean when the new bass arrive, he isn't even here yet and some people already reject him😅
Jaymie Maree Why did Avi leave?
Priyanka Dayabhai Yes I understand that but before the video was public the comments from patreons were all so supportive and some of these comments are harsh and saying that they have lost all of the spark and they won't be successful without avi which I think it's a bit too harsh.
bathilda grindelwald Preach!
I think what hit me in this video is the fact that you can easily tell Kevin's bass part could of easily of been sung by Avi, hell when I first listened to this I did hear him.. I don't know what they plan on doing in the future, (Finding a new bass or sticking with the Cello), but whatever it is, it is clear nothing will make the same sound or feeling Avi gave to the group. The harmonies were beautiful but you can tell even in the small solo part for the Cello.. they wished Avi was the one singing. The future is going to be hard, for both us Pentaholics and them, let us all hope things turn out on top for them and they can still blow our minds. (Btw that was still an amazing cover it was so heartfelt
There is absolutely no way avi leaving didn’t contribute to the vibe of this song
But where is avi why he left the group
@@اسماعيل-ي4خ1ه he is pursuing his own music career.
I agree. I felt it, the way they were singing it. 😢😭🤧
@@اسماعيل-ي4خ1ه he was unhappy and chose to go solo. The group was already well into the process of finding their new bass when this was recorded
@@EliaKay1 I think matt was temporary as a bass for their chirstmas show that time and wasn’t officially their bass? I mean they look and sang kinda depressed too maybe it’s just their acts but whatever. It’s a great piece
Don't get me wrong, I hate that Avi's gone, but I love how Kevin took over the bass part with his cello! I was wondering what they were going to do while in transition.
Northernfist doesn't this mean it's not acapella anymore though
My assumption was nothing. Glad I was wrong. But it's not uncommon for PTX not to do anything for months (Well, they'd be busy, we just wouldn't notice it).
Well they've done songs with Kevin's Cello before so it's not like this is the first Non-acapella song they've done. It will probably return to acapella once they find Avi's replacement
Kaleb Martin, From memory, Radioactive, Papaoutai, Say Something, and some small stuff they only do on tour. Did I forget any?
Huntracony I can't think of any others right now
Thank you Pentatonix for continuing to make amazing music even though times are tough. Kevin, you've still got this man! You're still slaying meat and potatoes!
yeah, but the solid sound of
bass by Avi has lost....
devastatingly yes we have lost our bass but they're still going strong
Kevin is beatboxing and playing the cello at the same time.I can't even open the fridge while I'm making a sandwich😂😂🙈.....Amazing cover guys.Wish you all the love and the best in this life❤
Manar Jhir LOL this killed me. 😂😂😂⚰️ Truth tho.
Omg, you just made my day with that comment 😂😂😂
Yeeah it's quite impressive !! Actually he's sort of giving himself the tempo for his cello part so it eases the job .. But we can't deny the talent !! 😨😍
Wouldn't he be standing if it was a double bass ?
Thats def a Cello, Double Bass is twice that size!
I really LOVE that Full "OWN" chord they did on 2:10 entering one after the other... Their voices matches sooo well, its insane.
PS: Mitch makes a G#4 seem so easy to a guy hit in chest voice... AND ITS NOT! He is a beast.
this is so unbelievably beautiful. i'm excited for this new chapter and everything that's to come. i love you all endlessly. ♥️
who else was crying seeing that cello knowing that was avi's part
Natalie Thomas I was😢😭
Natalie Thomas Me....it was almost like I could still hear him in it
Natalie Thomas me
Natalie Thomas I was too
Natalie Thomas mee😭😭😭😭
So gorgeous. I like the use of cello to fill in the lows -- a great bridge between the amazingness of Avi and the introduction of whoever the new bass is. It's obvious that PTX is going to be a-ok. ❤️
C Dov perfectly said
I'm a new Pentaholic and this just shattered my heart to a million pieces. Seeing just the four of them sitting there, it looks... wrong. I couldn't help but wonder if Avi wouldn't be the one doing those low notes that Kevin is doing on the cello.
I'm just so glad that Matt's with them now.
100% he would be. You can especially hear it in the low D-flat after "I just came to say goodbye". That feels like a textbook Avi moment where he hits his lowest note right at the emotional climax of the song
Um KEVIN just beatboxed and played the cello the saME FREAKING TIME EXCUSE ME
kshbleeh He's done it before
he invented that actually and he calls it "celloboxing"
ButterlyJazz MCPE oh word? my b 🤔 i was just speechless
That's what he did before ptx
It's such an insane talent. I'm not surprised that it landed him his place in Pentatonix.
They looked so depressed during this. I'm so sad that avi left and I understand everybody's sadness. I literally cried an ocean during this just thinking about him during this song. 😭😭😭
They're not depressed. This is a sad song and they are just expressing the emotion.
When the tits did Avi leave?
Lucas Malani a month ago?
Johnny W he wanted to spend more time with his family
Emma yeah right.... that's why he has his own band now. Traitor!!!!!!
it is hard for us but can u imagine how kevin, scott, mitch, and kirstin feel? Especially kevin. Wow i am in tears.
Atia Nadira Lumban Tobing omg Kevin basically lost his brother...I can't😭
Anthony Fuentes exactly 💔
Avi is now happily doing solos and Pentatonix got a new member who fits in perfectly, Matt. Even though Avi is not in the group anymore, I still hope he will do some songs with Pentatonix some time in the near future. He will always have a place in Pentatonix❤
All of these comments are just about Avi. Like, I miss him too, but is no one appreciating how FANTASTIC this cover is???
Corrine Eide some comments are about avi and the cover
Corrine Eide weirdly though , the song felt a bit too fast it bothered me. Loved it still though
It's just their version of Calum Scott's cover. I'm disappointed that's not acknowledged. This wasn't their arrangement.
Corrine Eide of course it's a good cover but like avi is amazing
Corrine Eide is it bad to show that we miss Avi?? The cello just reminded us of Avi and I obviously liked this cover since I already broke the replay button... But ya know we all miss Avi and its alright to show sadness of Avi leaving....
WOW!!! such a beautiful and heartfelt song. Sung with such emotion, and so many comments concerning Avi. Disagree if you like, but please show respect for the 4 remaining members. They performed with song flawlessly. The trio as usual were on top of their game. And Kevin with beatboxing and cello was definitely in a zone. Many groups have changed members and not skipped a beat (i.e. Home Free). When the new bass comes on board is it going to be "oh you're not Avi" Or are you going to give them a chance to aspire to be their best??? It is time to move forward
and please don't be too harsh or mean when the new bass arrive, he isn't even here yet and some people already reject him😅
agree. It would seem if you are a true Pentaholic, then they should be opening their hearts and not showing such negativity
We will all miss Avi. PTX definately won't be the same, even with their new bass they're looking for. Avi was a huge piece of PTX. And he's still making great music with Avriel and the Sequoias. I can't wait to see both PTX and Avriel and the Sequoias someday in concert. #PTXFOREVER
when i read this i started to cry :[
I'm going to see PTX in concert for their Christmas tour and idk if Avi will be there
+YJay Love Sparks He's not, I'm so sorry. He has officially left Ptx. But! You will be one of the first to see the new bass live! Put a positive spin on this!
YJay Love Sparks can't believe it :'(
lilj I know 😭
Kirstin's voice in this is so beautiful❤️
Also those harmonies...
And Kevin's cello part
The whole thing is so emotional knowing that it's without Avi but it's still so beautiful
Kevin is the MVP of this group. My goodness beatboxing and playing the chello at the same time.
Layken Kemp chello
Hak B *cello
*cello
*heartstrings of a million preteen girls
Cello*
Kevin is so god damn talented!!
Well since Kevin is a Christian I'm pretty sure he wouldn't like that language!
Listening to this and knowing that the cello is Avi's part... 😭
Macie Mashek cries so hard
Right they are so great... Even without Avi, but in all honestly it feels like there is something without him
Macie Mashek its not the same😭
😭😭xx
@emily- They are still acapella but Kevin is a cellist and they have to give him a chance to play it. It's not the first time that he has played it with them either. He plays it at live concerts.
I'm listening to ptx for 3 years, and I miss Avi so much.. he's making beautiful songs now but I still miss him.
this cover is so bittersweet. i'm sad that avi's not a part of it, but this is honestly such a beautiful performance and i'm so proud of them. I have endless support for ptx, talent like this is so rare
2:14
It was supposed to be "So far away, but still so near. The lights go on, the music dies."
But they don't sang in that part, because that's Avi part.
I'M FUCKING CRYING 😭❤
Tatiane Verdelho :(
Tatiane Verdelho 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😭😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💄
Avi…😢
😭
I'm crying
I don't know if I'm looking into this but I'm not sure people have realised the significance of this song in connection to Avi's hiatus.
When Robyn wrote this song it was about how she loved someone, but they were with someone else and despite being angry she was still so happy for them despite her own loneliness.
This is there way of telling Avi they still love him and that they wish he was still part of there group, but accept that he is making his own music and they still care.
We should do the same. We shouldn't be perpetually sad about Avi leaving, we should be so happy for him and what he is now accomplishing.
And anyway he's on hiatus so he should return #soon
Just look at the passion in their faces, for example Kevin at 0:55
Joe Roper At 0:56 Kevin isn't in the video...
Joe Roper will avi come back?
Șerban Andrei Kevin said something about a hiatus which implies he should return
Joe Roper We'll keep listening to their great music and we'll remember Avi's times like a good memory, like the golden age. Let's hope he'll come back or he'll be at least replaced.
Is it safe to say, that this video proves Kevin is the heart and soul of the group?
Beautiful tone and harmonies! Thanks Pentatonix!
Damn who is cutting those onions
It's sooo beautiful 😢😭😭😢
Onions*
Ok everyone.
Yes, it is frickin depressing that Avi is gone.
And Yes, Avi is, as of right now, replaced with a cello.
But let's try to look on the bright side of this, They're back, they're doing fine, and if we have a cello from now on, oh well.
Avi made his decision, please respect it.
LeonWolf Music i do love cello
LeonWolf Music I think we all have respected Avi's decision. It's ok to remember and miss. This is still fresh in our mines including mine. But it's not like they're downing the decision. We're just remembering what he's done for the group.
Camren Thomas there have been some comments of people begging for Avi to come back. Don't get me wrong, I would love to see him back, but still.
Let's be real here, they still sound incredible even without Avi. They're just that good.
The Mighty Drakonis they still sound good. But with Avi's bass it will be perfect 😭
Having a PTX throwback
and ohmygosh
I remember listening to this the first time
, my heart just broke. Literal sobbing along as I'm listening.
Especially at 2:15. I remember saying that the cello felt like it was Avi. Listening to this again in 2020 , the feels are still there. But Matt has been such an amazing addition to the group, that it makes this song less painful to hear. We still do love Avi, and we're just happy that he's happy now.
Sweet skills Kevin, playing meat and potatoes like a boss
omg best comment
MYNAMEISSOLID literally the best comment 😂
MYNAMEISSOLID He's cooking
U r totally right! But still... it isn't the same..
But ya sweet skill
Guys I really miss Avi but I gotta say that Kevin did it justice with his cello part.
That cello solo was just really.... I have no words
Emilee Culver what happend to avi
Nyny X he left the group
Yes, Pentatonix. We have Mitch, Scott, Kirstie, Kevin, and Beyonce
is that the name of the cello??
Yes
Im so happy to see where they all have come since Avi left. It was sad, but now they are all living their best lives. Avi is making music that makes him happy and PTX is still thriving with Matt. I'll admit, Im 😊-Happy Now-😊
Can I just say this is my favorite Kirstin hair? Because it is.
Katie Herzig hair and makeup!
OMG AGREE!!!
Agreed
My favourite is still her hair in "black and white"
The part at 2:10 CHILLS ARE RUNNING DOWN MY BACK. I AM SHOOKETH
EVERY SINGLE FUCKING TIME I HEAR IT THE TEARS COME SO INSTANTLY
SO
FUCKING
ANGELIC
The only downside of this cover is its lenght... It's way to short. While I was listenning I kept thinking "I never want this to end".
Beautiful work.
I love them so much.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
This may be my favorite Pentatonix video. I find myself coming back to this one over and over. I love how Kevin plays Avi's part on the cello. I also love how it's a love song about being broken hearted and moving on just like the band was at this stage. Bravo guys.