Bohemian Rhapsody is originally by the band Queen… who I would HIGHLY recommend checking out! This is in my opinion the BEST cover I’ve ever heard of this song!
Indeed, you need to watch the original to really appreciate the homage that PTX performed in their cover: here is the link to the original video by Queen ruclips.net/video/fJ9rUzIMcZQ/видео.html
Please react to their covers of Imagine, Daft Punk, Hallelujah, Amazing Grace, Mary Did You Know, the Sound of Silence... They're just a few of their 10+year career. Avi, the one with the beard left the group amicably and helped recruit the new bass.
The Five Faces of New Pentaholics 1. The most common is the Mitch Slapped. Commonly found when Mitch is heard for the first time in Hallelujah 2. The Wide Eyed Look of Disbelief. Normally found when you hear their Wall of Sound. Found when listening to Mary Did You Know, Imagine, and Mad World. 3. The I Didn’t Want It to End face. Most commonly found after listening to the 90s Dance Medley. It can also be found after listening to all their medleys and evolutions. 4. The Teary Eyed Look. This is commonly found when listening to an emotional song of theirs or just the sheer beauty of their work. Commonly found when listening to Mary Did You Know, Hallelujah, Amazing Grace, Imagine and most especially Thank You. 5. The What Did I Just Hear Face. Happens when Pentatonix starts strong, or when you hear a really special note or Kevin sound. Is usually accompanied by rewinding the video or song to make sure your ears really heard what they heard. Those times are too many to list, but the most common rewind at the start moment is the beginning of Sound of Silence.
Great comment…I’ve experienced all 5, but especially 1 and 5…all five at once with Mitch in Hallelujah lol!!! And I’ll never forget walking across my den with the TV on you tube, as back ground, when Scott stopped me dead in my tracks with his opening of Sound of Silence…then a mad scramble for the remote to replay…
I know what you mean. I've seen reactions from men who look, shake their heads and then make a remarkable comment. People are so mechanical these days it's hard for them to imagine other humans with such a degree of talent as all in Pentatonix. Even Freddie Mercury RIP and all of Queen. I watched a first time reaction to first listen to Bo-Rhap just this morning and the man was left shaking his head saying, "they changed up 3 times bruh...THREE Times". YES they did.
They didn't "throw in" a guitar solo. It's a main part of the original Queen song and the one section that everyone thought they wouldn't be able to do. Silly people. There's NOTHING PTX can't do.
I felt so sad because I didn't put 1 and 2 together with knowing the original version had to double back and make sure watch that and I have a new level of respect for this video n song
Please don't worry. Acapella was never on this level before. They are unique. They don't just do a cover. The saying is something like, "They reinvent and upgrade each song they do". Please keep finding Pentatonix songs. I could make a long list but you will find them.
After listening to some of their new rings I'm so disappointed. The group Pentatonix is turning into the over produced, mechanical pop generation of music where everything sounds the same. For the bubble gummers.
WOW! I was so surprised when it became clear you didn't know the song "Bohemian Rhapsody"! I think I heard everyone in the comment section gasp! 😁 By the way, Queen is another deep rabbit hole. You'll get a lot of requests for them. Plan accordingly!
How have you never seen or heard the group Queen perform their song, Bohemian Rhapsody?!?! Check out the video of their live performance at Wembley Stadium! BTW, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE watching you react to PTX! 😅
This is a cover of the first rock opera ever recorded (1975) and it almost didn't make it onto Queen's album because it was too long for radio play. (Obviously radio made an exception) I still shudder at the thought of what we would have missed if Freddie hadn't told the execs "NO Bohemian Rhapsody, NO album".
I'm stunned after hearing you say how much you love 70's and 80's music, how it is the seed of music today and you don't know Queen? Their music spans decades. Bohemian Rhapsody was one of the first music videos. The story behind the song ever getting on the radio is legendary and put Queen on the map. This cover has to be the best that has ever been done and it had been done countless times. PTX and Queen are two of my passions. They both are beyond amazing. The do, do, do's PTX sing in this are the piano notes played in the original. Mitch does a mind blowing homage to Freddie Mercury's legendary voice. My two favorite musical phenomenons blended together nearly made my brain melt!!!
@mrelixertv Just a little side note. One of the members of Queen is now an astrophysicist. The shooting stars that pass across the sky are an homage to him. There are a total of four shooting stars representing the four members of Queen. There are tributes and homages like that throughout this video. The sofa is in remembrance of the sofa they sat on while doing the planning of their early releases in the apartment shared by Kevin and Avi. The three, meaning Scott, Mitch, and Kirsten, were in the middle of the couch because they were from Texas, in the middle of the country. Avi, who they got through a suggestion from a friend, was from the west coast near Los Angeles. He is sitting on the left sofa arm at one point near the end or the west coast arm of the sofa. Kevin, even though a California boy by birth, was a grad student at Yale when Scott saw his work on a RUclips video. They invited him, and he came from school, arriving basically on the day of their first episode on SingOff from the East Coast. He is sitting on the right arm or East Coast arm of the sofa. There are a slew of such homages and remembrances like that in this video.
Suggestions : - Hallelujah (both official video and live from TV Christmas special) - Imagine - Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - New Rules x Are You That Somebody - Can't Hold Us - Gold - Sing - Coffee in Bed - Aha, Live, Singapore at the Star Vista PTX does covers (many say upgrades) and originals. Plus they have a TON of Christmas music. The rabbit hole is deep! Enjoy the ride! 😅 🤗🎶
I love your reactions and that you're taking the time to recognize each member's contribution. Please, though, look at the original Bohemian Rhapsody by the band Queen. You will see that Pentatonix is doing an amazing job of paying tribute to an all-time rock classic!
There is a whole catalog of covers and originals available to you!! Please do more PTX reactions because I can guarantee, if you create a playlist, we will keep coming back because we are obsessed with watching people watch PTX videos!!!
One of thier original songs recorded in the same year as Daft Punk is "Love Again" which has the same EDM Vibe and that it should have been played in the clubs.
One of my favorite Mitch videos is when he is goofing around with Scott and starts making the sound of the marker screeching over the paper with his voice. He's pretty extraordinary.
I was a bit shocked you never heard of this song before. But it’s kind of cool to see someone react to this without knowing the original. There’s a movie called Bohemian Rhapsody that tells the story of the band that performed this song and it was written by the lead singer Freddie Mercury.. a Legend!!! You Must react to their stuff.. I recommend Queen at Live Aid.. ❤️ they stole the day.
Another great reaction! I think you would really enjoy their version of O Come All Ye Faithful! It's not the same hymn you've heard in church once they get hold of it! (or maybe it will be more like what YOU would hear in church than what most of US would ;-) Keep up the good work!
🧡 Pentatonix ! Hey better late than never to the game. And if I heard you correctly, you're incredibly late if you also aren't aware of the iconic artist "Queen" and this phenomenal original by Freddy Mercury and group. Oh my. Well, PTX took this classic and blew it the hell up ! I dare anyone to out-best them. Thanks for a great reaction. For the love of music - Peace.
Definitely check out any work from the original artists, Queen. Their live set for Live Aid at Wembley stadium is epic. They do a medley of their songs, including Bohemian Rhapsody.
If you don't know this song then you are missing a completely other level of genius. When this came out I went back and listened to the original and can verify that they are exactly replicating everything from the original - from the bum bums at the beginning "playing" Freddie's piano intro accompaniment through the famous guitar solo, the operatic section, the head-banging guitar in the rock section to the heavenly harmonies at the end with meticulous attention to detail including the drum and bass. This is absolutely an homage to the original that even most dyed-in-the-wool Queen fans who've heard it can recognise and enjoy. And that includes Brian May. There's no stronger endorsement than that.
I only took a cursory check at all of the comments so this may be a repeat. Please react to, or at least watch on your own, the official video of bohemian rhapsody done by queen. It needs to be the official video. Pentatonix stays very close to the song But with their own flair.There is a behind the scenes video for bohemian rhapsody. Pentatonix does do behind the scenes videos for some of their songs. Bohemian rhapsody is considered the greatest rock song ever written and I concur. It would take pages to talk about the song but only know that it is a masterpiece that I have Never heard anyone repeat it. The guitar solo is actually one of the most famous guitar solos ever. O The guitarist is Brian may who's actually a astrophysicists As a fall back career in case music didn't work out LOL. At the end Of the video They show the night sky with 4 shooting stars. This is to pay homage to the fact that Brian may is an astrophysicists. I always wondered why there were 4 stars not 5 since there are 5 members in Pentatonix. Then I read in a comment that it was to pay homage to queen (Another rabbit hole you need to go down) Since there are 4 members of queen. Brian May was so impressed with this cover that he put it on all of his social media sites. You cannot get a better endorsement than that.
There's a movie called Bohemian Rhapsody that was out a few years ago. It's the story of the band who originally did this song. The band is Queen. I highly recommend watching them, particularly their part in Live Aid. It will give an even bigger appreciation for Pentatonix's cover.
I guess I'm showing my age here... I can hardly believe that anyone in the music industry has not heard of the iconic rock song Bohemian Rhapsody, the earth-shattering British rock band Queen and the masterful singer, songwriter and performer Freddie Mercury, who wrote and performed this song back in 1975. Before your time, I guess. Still, the group, the singer and this song are absolute rock legend, and well worth checking up on, if only for your own information. Pentatonix waited years before they dared try covering this historic song, because they really wanted to do it justice, which, if you watch the original, you will see that they certainly have done, retaining many elements with their own unique style. They also paid homage to Queen in subtle ways, like the star-scape sequence during the second guitar solo, which is a nod to Brian May, Queen's lead guitarist, who also has a doctorate in Astrophysics. And the couch cuddle in the outro, which copies the record jacket of Queen's Sheer Heart Attack album. I really do appreciate how much you recognize the skill and creative genius of Pentatonix, who I would put in a similar category of culture influencers as Freddie and Queen, since they've brought a cappella into mainstream in a way no one has before. Bohemian Rhapsody was often billed a rock opera, and was notable for its lack of repeated chorus... truly innovative at the time. Apologies for my wordy comment. This is my era, and I love to reminisce! Thank you for taking on a project outside your wheelhouse. Always here to share Pentatonix with you!
How are you a DJ and not know about the band Queen with Freddy Mercury??? Lol!! No tricks, no special effects, no instruments. These people are the ultimate!!
As much as I love this PTX tribute and appreciate their talent, I have to agree with you. They did a great job, but Freddie, Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody were a moment in time.
….I hate to ask, but how are you a dj and not know about the band Queen? They are legendary. That’s like not knowing Led Zeppelin or Hendrix. Not hating, just genuinely curious.
I definitely don't mind answering lol love the question...so it basically has to do alot with not only our culture but our lack of openness to the world of music at 1 point and time ..here in the Bahamas our culture mostly relates to soca n calypso and reagge music alot because of how closely related we are now thank God for technology and access to global streaming we can have access to alot more but even then at one point and time because of our location we still was unable to access certain music on different platforms because our location was not recognized..for example think of like cash app ...we can't even download cash app here in the Bahamas lol same as features on Instagram and Facebook they are blocked here but as soon as we go to the USA and we now using your roaming service everything opens up fully ...so that's what kind of hindered us here when it came to music even finding about new artist would be a challenge because it would not be available to view nor listen to from here .....if that makes any sense lol hope I was a little helpful in answering your question
I was thinking her same question...I've seen some youngsters react to this having never heard of it, which is tragic cuz Queen is amazing, but I was especially surprised you didn't know it being a DJ. Your explanation makes sense though. It's sad to think of all the amazing songs and artists you've missed out on. You should find either a Billboard and/or Rolling Stones magazines list of the top songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and discover some of the truly amazing songs and revolutionary artists you've missed out on all these years...you could always react to some if you wanted but really was thinking of it more for your personal music journey 😊
KO is the Drum, Megaphone, Symbols, and the thumps, bumps, snap, crackle and pops?! ......I'm enjoying your craziness too! They are all brilliant. I do of course love the counter tenor and basso. I get mixed up as to who's singing as I confuse Kirsten.....
Well one thing's for sure, you got a really unique experience with hearing this cover first before the original! You didn't know what to expect at all, must have been wild
Wow! wow! Queen! gotta watch the original. Can not believe you do not know this song. Wow. I guess I have always known this song since I was born. Maybe not the best for a club mix. :P You are making your way through Pentatonix reactions quit quick. Good reaction! Yeah, their first performance was cover of ET by Katie Parry, so maybe that is an indication they are other world guys. (Fist 12 performances are on the Sing Off, Season 3. 😁😁😎
I encourage you to do a deep dive into Queen.. arguably one of the best bands EVER... at least for me, in the US, there were a lot of songs that were just part of events/culture that I didn't even know was Queen for a long time... "We Will Rock You", "We are the Champions"... Freddie Mercury was incredible! Nowadays they have Adam Lambert as a pseudo new lead singer... it takes a unique vocal to even attempt to karaoke Queen... it's like someone singing Mariah Carey... you better have the pipes.
Agreed when I learned who queens were I have listened to a lot of there music some of it I have heard in the past years ago but I had no idea who the artist names were or the group name so when I found this and the early comments told me go check them out ..it all came together lol 😆
For a great look at what Kevin Olusola (the "beatboxer") can do on his own, I strongly recommend his cover of Marian Hill's "Down". It's pure ear candy. It can be found at ruclips.net/video/IGjg193h4Ok/видео.html
FYI - Mitch Grassi (High Tenor) does not need the mega-phone to make the air guitar sounds. It is only a prop. I have seen him make those sounds live...and without it! :)
The bestboxer (Kevin I would but her his last name) is a Julliard trained classical cellist. Most of the group is from Texas originally and friends from their youth (Kistie, Mitch, and Scott). PTX is full of twists, turns, and surprises all worth experiencing.
Unfortunately because they do so many covers, like this one, AND are an a cappella band, the radio isn't interested in investing their time and money into this kind of music. THAT is why most people have never heard of them before. They've been around 10 years. Thank you for appreciating their talent. Better late than never!!! It will all make sense when you hear the original by Queen. There are a few guitar solos in the original they did with their voices.
welcome and thank you. love going on the ride with you. just keep going. believe it or not you havent seen nothin yet. sooo much excellent material from this group. more, more, more please. also agree with evolution videos suggestion especially Rihanna.. we'll talk about Superfruit when your ready
Great reacion as always man, always look forward to your videos. The original version is a must listen but this is also a really great cover Pentatonix alwasy kill it! You should check out Stressed Out by twenty one pilots, song that won them a grammy and has some dope bars
Hey from NYC, Just saw my 3rd of yours from Pentatonix all though a year later and I loved it. I'm so happy you can see how amazing they are and your reaction is fantastic so I'll subscribe. Great job.
This song was a big hit for Freddy Mercury. Pentatonix does a lot of covers and some originals. There is not a song out there than they can not make better. Three of them went to school together since 3rd grade in Arlington Texas. Enjoy all their song 8:03
QUEEN, a British rock band did the original. Freddy Mercury was the lead singer. They are a band that is rock royalty. You definitely need to listen Queen doing it. See the movie Bohemian Rhapsody. This song came out in the early 1970's.
About the beatboxer and bass see below Behind the Scenes video Bohemian Rhapsody ruclips.net/video/Q8ugJnIG_Lk/видео.html Kevin and Avi are an amazing rythmn section Academic demonstrations Sing Strong Festival 2012 ruclips.net/video/xnbwR9sIOPI/видео.html Spaulding Sessions ruclips.net/video/at18d7Q0Pzw/видео.html Dutch radio station interview & singing ruclips.net/video/3gnSTPT-2GQ/видео.html
Love it! There's got to be some little computer thing down there! They are not organic! So funny! Otherworldly! Other reactors use the word "alien" especially in regard to Mitch (the one doing the guitar sound)! They are amazing! Love your appreciation of this group! We love them too! Thank you for your reaction!
I can't believe I missed your reaction. Please Check out Queen. Freddie Mercury and Queen are legends. " Bohemian Rhapsody " is one of the most iconic songs in music history. Check Out " The Evolution of Rhianna " By PTX. Enjoy your reactions.
fancy you never hearing Queen before and you being a DJ? this version is so amazing because of how close it is to the original version... You need to listen to the entire Queen, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones catalogues to make recompense, those 3 bands are essential listening for everyone I would have thought....
P lease watch Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and even the movie by the same name. We lost the composer and lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury to AIDS in 1991. He was a musical genius as were all members of Queen. Freddie would have been 75 this past week. A rock song over 6 minutes long in the early 80's was unheard of.
Yeah, Kevin isn't called the Human 808 for nothing, lol. He's ridiculous. And the way with both Avi and now Matt that they use bass notes to add weight to Kevin's beats is so smart! 🤯
You need to check out Queen, the band who wrote this song. You need to check out their full catalogue, you'll appreciate them even as a DJ, even though they're a rock band. Edit: If you want songs to start out with by Queen, I'd go with Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust, and Under Pressure to start out with
I'm new to your channel and I'm so glad to have come across it! I've read a few comments from the Pentatonix reactions and I'm sure someone else has mentioned this before but off chance no one has, let me tell you... I think the biggest "Mitchslapped Moment" is in the video "A-ha! Star Vista Singapore" .. it's a fan filmed video, but done pretty well for what you are going to experience, and very well worth the reaction video.. PLEASE PLEASE look this one up and do a reaction to it! You're videos of them are fantastic and what made me subscribe to your channel! Thanks in advance and be we'll!! 😀
Scott, Mitch and Kirstie are from Arlington Texas Keven is from Kentucky but was at Yale pre Med when he joined pentatonix Avi was in California when he met Scott to do a singing competition.
Bohemian Rhapsody is originally by the band Queen… who I would HIGHLY recommend checking out! This is in my opinion the BEST cover I’ve ever heard of this song!
You have to react to the original now. Classic, and will give you a new appreciation for this cover.
Indeed, you need to watch the original to really appreciate the homage that PTX performed in their cover: here is the link to the original video by Queen ruclips.net/video/fJ9rUzIMcZQ/видео.html
Bryan Mays (of Queen) actually heard this version, and shared it from his own Twitter account!
Please react to their covers of Imagine, Daft Punk, Hallelujah, Amazing Grace, Mary Did You Know, the Sound of Silence... They're just a few of their 10+year career. Avi, the one with the beard left the group amicably and helped recruit the new bass.
@@antimatterexplodes4014 *Brian May
I can barely speak ..... " is this an original song?" ... OMG !.... Dude ! .... Queen !!
though I must add that this is a great cover .,..
The Five Faces of New Pentaholics
1. The most common is the Mitch Slapped. Commonly found when Mitch is heard for the first time in Hallelujah
2. The Wide Eyed Look of Disbelief. Normally found when you hear their Wall of Sound. Found when listening to Mary Did You Know, Imagine, and Mad World.
3. The I Didn’t Want It to End face. Most commonly found after listening to the 90s Dance Medley. It can also be found after listening to all their medleys and evolutions.
4. The Teary Eyed Look. This is commonly found when listening to an emotional song of theirs or just the sheer beauty of their work. Commonly found when listening to Mary Did You Know, Hallelujah, Amazing Grace, Imagine and most especially Thank You.
5. The What Did I Just Hear Face. Happens when Pentatonix starts strong, or when you hear a really special note or Kevin sound. Is usually accompanied by rewinding the video or song to make sure your ears really heard what they heard. Those times are too many to list, but the most common rewind at the start moment is the beginning of Sound of Silence.
Love your description. For #5 though, I'd say this one (Bohemian Rhapsody) also gets a lot of rewinds within the first 5-10 seconds.
Well this is a great description. I’ve been thru all 5 many times. Love this
@@geriatricptxer2362 Very true
Great comment…I’ve experienced all 5, but especially 1 and 5…all five at once with Mitch in Hallelujah lol!!! And I’ll never forget walking across my den with the TV on you tube, as back ground, when Scott stopped me dead in my tracks with his opening of Sound of Silence…then a mad scramble for the remote to replay…
I know what you mean. I've seen reactions from men who look, shake their heads and then make a remarkable comment. People are so mechanical these days it's hard for them to imagine other humans with such a degree of talent as all in Pentatonix. Even Freddie Mercury RIP and all of Queen. I watched a first time reaction to first listen to Bo-Rhap just this morning and the man was left shaking his head saying, "they changed up 3 times bruh...THREE Times". YES they did.
Enjoy the ride that is Pentatonix...🌿🌿🌿
In concert Mitch doesn't need a megaphone, it's a prop
They didn't "throw in" a guitar solo. It's a main part of the original Queen song and the one section that everyone thought they wouldn't be able to do. Silly people. There's NOTHING PTX can't do.
I felt so sad because I didn't put 1 and 2 together with knowing the original version had to double back and make sure watch that and I have a new level of respect for this video n song
@@mrelixertv I see you enjoy rap - PTX have a few rap performances in their repertoire also - Macklemore for one
@@mrelixertv great !
Please don't worry. Acapella was never on this level before. They are unique. They don't just do a cover. The saying is something like, "They reinvent and upgrade each song they do". Please keep finding Pentatonix songs. I could make a long list but you will find them.
After listening to some of their new rings I'm so disappointed. The group Pentatonix is turning into the over produced, mechanical pop generation of music where everything sounds the same. For the bubble gummers.
I have heard people say Pentatonix is machines, they are aliens or they are from the future and I just laugh everytime ❗❕😅
Wait 'till he finds out that Avi can sing 2 notes at once (check out Avi Kaplan Overtones video)
WOW! I was so surprised when it became clear you didn't know the song "Bohemian Rhapsody"! I think I heard everyone in the comment section gasp! 😁
By the way, Queen is another deep rabbit hole. You'll get a lot of requests for them. Plan accordingly!
😂😂😂 I think so to i had to go and make sure i watch the original as well the pressure was tall lol
How have you never seen or heard the group Queen perform their song, Bohemian Rhapsody?!?! Check out the video of their live performance at Wembley Stadium! BTW, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE watching you react to PTX! 😅
Also watch the movie "Wayne's World"
@@ptxlvr7150 Wayne’s World is the best!
This is a cover of the first rock opera ever recorded (1975) and it almost didn't make it onto Queen's album because it was too long for radio play. (Obviously radio made an exception) I still shudder at the thought of what we would have missed if Freddie hadn't told the execs "NO Bohemian Rhapsody, NO album".
I'm stunned after hearing you say how much you love 70's and 80's music, how it is the seed of music today and you don't know Queen? Their music spans decades. Bohemian Rhapsody was one of the first music videos. The story behind the song ever getting on the radio is legendary and put Queen on the map. This cover has to be the best that has ever been done and it had been done countless times. PTX and Queen are two of my passions. They both are beyond amazing.
The do, do, do's PTX sing in this are the piano notes played in the original. Mitch does a mind blowing homage to Freddie Mercury's legendary voice. My two favorite musical phenomenons blended together nearly made my brain melt!!!
it's a funny but intriguing story I will drop a video about that one day tho lol
@mrelixertv Just a little side note. One of the members of Queen is now an astrophysicist. The shooting stars that pass across the sky are an homage to him. There are a total of four shooting stars representing the four members of Queen. There are tributes and homages like that throughout this video. The sofa is in remembrance of the sofa they sat on while doing the planning of their early releases in the apartment shared by Kevin and Avi. The three, meaning Scott, Mitch, and Kirsten, were in the middle of the couch because they were from Texas, in the middle of the country. Avi, who they got through a suggestion from a friend, was from the west coast near Los Angeles. He is sitting on the left sofa arm at one point near the end or the west coast arm of the sofa. Kevin, even though a California boy by birth, was a grad student at Yale when Scott saw his work on a RUclips video. They invited him, and he came from school, arriving basically on the day of their first episode on SingOff from the East Coast. He is sitting on the right arm or East Coast arm of the sofa. There are a slew of such homages and remembrances like that in this video.
Suggestions :
- Hallelujah (both official video and live from TV Christmas special)
- Imagine
- Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
- New Rules x Are You That Somebody
- Can't Hold Us
- Gold
- Sing
- Coffee in Bed
- Aha, Live, Singapore at the Star Vista
PTX does covers (many say upgrades) and originals. Plus they have a TON of Christmas music. The rabbit hole is deep! Enjoy the ride! 😅 🤗🎶
Next is Can't Hold Us, Dance of the sugar plum fairy... Definitely you'll like it too
I love your reactions and that you're taking the time to recognize each member's contribution. Please, though, look at the original Bohemian Rhapsody by the band Queen. You will see that Pentatonix is doing an amazing job of paying tribute to an all-time rock classic!
Queen...you need to hear it from the originals of Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddie Mercury.... you'll love it. Thanks for ur awesome reactions.....
Do their versions of Hallelujah and The Sound of Silence next, please!
You should also listen to Mary did you know and shallow cuz you get to hear Kevin cellobox (this is where he beatboxes and plays his cello)
There is a whole catalog of covers and originals available to you!! Please do more PTX reactions because I can guarantee, if you create a playlist, we will keep coming back because we are obsessed with watching people watch PTX videos!!!
A fitting tribute to Queen. Thanks for posting and your PTX journey has given me something to look forward to each day.
That is what Queen did in their performances.
One of thier original songs recorded in the same year as Daft Punk is "Love Again" which has the same EDM Vibe and that it should have been played in the clubs.
Dude, I'm having a real hard time believing that you've NEVER heard Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Come on, son!...😂
Brian May of Queen, has a link on his social media site to THIS cover, or upgrade. That is high praise.
I agree wt Danielle you've got to hear the original by Queen to really appreciate just what ptx just did!! Nice reaction thanks for doin it! ✌❤
One of my favorite Mitch videos is when he is goofing around with Scott and starts making the sound of the marker screeching over the paper with his voice. He's pretty extraordinary.
Mitch is the real deal
I was a bit shocked you never heard of this song before. But it’s kind of cool to see someone react to this without knowing the original. There’s a movie called Bohemian Rhapsody that tells the story of the band that performed this song and it was written by the lead singer Freddie Mercury.. a Legend!!! You Must react to their stuff.. I recommend Queen at Live Aid.. ❤️ they stole the day.
Another great reaction! I think you would really enjoy their version of O Come All Ye Faithful! It's not the same hymn you've heard in church once they get hold of it! (or maybe it will be more like what YOU would hear in church than what most of US would ;-) Keep up the good work!
🧡 Pentatonix !
Hey better late than never to the game. And if I heard you correctly, you're incredibly late if you also aren't aware of the iconic artist "Queen" and this phenomenal original by Freddy Mercury and group. Oh my. Well, PTX took this classic and blew it the hell up ! I dare anyone to out-best them.
Thanks for a great reaction.
For the love of music - Peace.
I believe they're from a small moon near Alpha Centauri Beta. You've found their secret out. Darn.
Lol I like this
You just got "Mitch slapped" !
I said the same thing lol😂😂
how u know so good lol I had to lean back
Definitely check out any work from the original artists, Queen. Their live set for Live Aid at Wembley stadium is epic. They do a medley of their songs, including Bohemian Rhapsody.
If you don't know this song then you are missing a completely other level of genius. When this came out I went back and listened to the original and can verify that they are exactly replicating everything from the original - from the bum bums at the beginning "playing" Freddie's piano intro accompaniment through the famous guitar solo, the operatic section, the head-banging guitar in the rock section to the heavenly harmonies at the end with meticulous attention to detail including the drum and bass. This is absolutely an homage to the original that even most dyed-in-the-wool Queen fans who've heard it can recognise and enjoy. And that includes Brian May. There's no stronger endorsement than that.
I appreciate this knowledge highly RESPECT N BLESSINGS to you
One day, far into the future, heaven's own angels will bow and sing back-up for these talented souls. CAN I GET AN AMEN! LOL :)
lolololololol Amen
I only took a cursory check at all of the comments so this may be a repeat. Please react to, or at least watch on your own, the official video of bohemian rhapsody done by queen. It needs to be the official video. Pentatonix stays very close to the song But with their own flair.There is a behind the scenes video for bohemian rhapsody. Pentatonix does do behind the scenes videos for some of their songs. Bohemian rhapsody is considered the greatest rock song ever written and I concur. It would take
pages to talk about the song but only know that it is a masterpiece that I have Never heard anyone repeat it. The guitar solo is actually one of the most famous guitar solos ever. O
The guitarist is Brian may who's actually a astrophysicists As a fall back career in case music didn't work out LOL. At the end Of the video They show the night sky with 4 shooting stars. This is to pay homage to the fact that Brian may is an astrophysicists. I always wondered why there were 4 stars not 5 since there are 5 members in Pentatonix. Then I read in a comment that it was to pay homage to queen (Another rabbit hole you need to go down) Since there are 4 members of queen. Brian May was so impressed with this cover that he put it on all of his social media sites. You cannot get a better endorsement than that.
There's a movie called Bohemian Rhapsody that was out a few years ago. It's the story of the band who originally did this song. The band is Queen. I highly recommend watching them, particularly their part in Live Aid. It will give an even bigger appreciation for Pentatonix's cover.
FYI - Freddie grew up on an island too...Zanzibar.
zanzibar wow
Mitch made me Lean back on the track lol ....apologies on not getting the notifications fam its RUclips having there glitch of the month
Keep doing more PTX please.
" The Revolution of Rhianna " is fire.
I guess I'm showing my age here... I can hardly believe that anyone in the music industry has not heard of the iconic rock song Bohemian Rhapsody, the earth-shattering British rock band Queen and the masterful singer, songwriter and performer Freddie Mercury, who wrote and performed this song back in 1975. Before your time, I guess. Still, the group, the singer and this song are absolute rock legend, and well worth checking up on, if only for your own information. Pentatonix waited years before they dared try covering this historic song, because they really wanted to do it justice, which, if you watch the original, you will see that they certainly have done, retaining many elements with their own unique style. They also paid homage to Queen in subtle ways, like the star-scape sequence during the second guitar solo, which is a nod to Brian May, Queen's lead guitarist, who also has a doctorate in Astrophysics. And the couch cuddle in the outro, which copies the record jacket of Queen's Sheer Heart Attack album. I really do appreciate how much you recognize the skill and creative genius of Pentatonix, who I would put in a similar category of culture influencers as Freddie and Queen, since they've brought a cappella into mainstream in a way no one has before. Bohemian Rhapsody was often billed a rock opera, and was notable for its lack of repeated chorus... truly innovative at the time. Apologies for my wordy comment. This is my era, and I love to reminisce! Thank you for taking on a project outside your wheelhouse. Always here to share Pentatonix with you!
So well said!
Ironically, when he reacts to the Sound of Silence, he sings Another One Bites the Dust by Queen.
How are you a DJ and not know about the band Queen with Freddy Mercury??? Lol!! No tricks, no special effects, no instruments. These people are the ultimate!!
trust me it's a long story lol😂
@@mrelixertv :)
Definitely get into Queen. Their performance in Live Aid in 1985 at Wembly Stadium has been called the greatest live rock performance ever.
This is one of the very few songs that PTX does not upgrade. Queen did the original and it is an iconic song from the 70s
As much as I love this PTX tribute and appreciate their talent, I have to agree with you. They did a great job, but Freddie, Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody were a moment in time.
….I hate to ask, but how are you a dj and not know about the band Queen? They are legendary. That’s like not knowing Led Zeppelin or Hendrix. Not hating, just genuinely curious.
I definitely don't mind answering lol love the question...so it basically has to do alot with not only our culture but our lack of openness to the world of music at 1 point and time ..here in the Bahamas our culture mostly relates to soca n calypso and reagge music alot because of how closely related we are now thank God for technology and access to global streaming we can have access to alot more but even then at one point and time because of our location we still was unable to access certain music on different platforms because our location was not recognized..for example think of like cash app ...we can't even download cash app here in the Bahamas lol same as features on Instagram and Facebook they are blocked here but as soon as we go to the USA and we now using your roaming service everything opens up fully ...so that's what kind of hindered us here when it came to music even finding about new artist would be a challenge because it would not be available to view nor listen to from here .....if that makes any sense lol hope I was a little helpful in answering your question
I was thinking her same question...I've seen some youngsters react to this having never heard of it, which is tragic cuz Queen is amazing, but I was especially surprised you didn't know it being a DJ. Your explanation makes sense though. It's sad to think of all the amazing songs and artists you've missed out on. You should find either a Billboard and/or Rolling Stones magazines list of the top songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and discover some of the truly amazing songs and revolutionary artists you've missed out on all these years...you could always react to some if you wanted but really was thinking of it more for your personal music journey 😊
KO is the Drum, Megaphone, Symbols, and the thumps, bumps, snap, crackle and pops?! ......I'm enjoying your craziness too! They are all brilliant. I do of course love the counter tenor and basso. I get mixed up as to who's singing as I confuse Kirsten.....
You have GOT to see the original to understand how excellent this is. This is the best cover of this extremely difficult song I've ever heard
oh i went back to listen to the original
Well one thing's for sure, you got a really unique experience with hearing this cover first before the original! You didn't know what to expect at all, must have been wild
For your own enjoyment, you should watch tho Queen official video, then watch this again. It will be even more incredible!
You have to do Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Then you will see where all this comes from.
Oh I definitely went back to check that out
What the bass 😱😱 him voice so deeeeeepppppppp😯😯
That was fun now stick your hand into the rabbit hole and get another. You haven't started sweating yet. Love it
Wow! wow! Queen! gotta watch the original. Can not believe you do not know this song. Wow. I guess I have always known this song since I was born. Maybe not the best for a club mix. :P You are making your way through Pentatonix reactions quit quick. Good reaction! Yeah, their first performance was cover of ET by Katie Parry, so maybe that is an indication they are other world guys. (Fist 12 performances are on the Sing Off, Season 3. 😁😁😎
oh trust me I went back and watched the original queen version and loved it
I encourage you to do a deep dive into Queen.. arguably one of the best bands EVER... at least for me, in the US, there were a lot of songs that were just part of events/culture that I didn't even know was Queen for a long time... "We Will Rock You", "We are the Champions"... Freddie Mercury was incredible!
Nowadays they have Adam Lambert as a pseudo new lead singer... it takes a unique vocal to even attempt to karaoke Queen... it's like someone singing Mariah Carey... you better have the pipes.
Agreed when I learned who queens were I have listened to a lot of there music some of it I have heard in the past years ago but I had no idea who the artist names were or the group name so when I found this and the early comments told me go check them out ..it all came together lol 😆
Glad you heard this one. Thanks, loved your reaction.
You said the dirty word LIP SNIC........Judy D
For a great look at what Kevin Olusola (the "beatboxer") can do on his own, I strongly recommend his cover of Marian Hill's "Down". It's pure ear candy. It can be found at ruclips.net/video/IGjg193h4Ok/видео.html
FYI - Mitch Grassi (High Tenor) does not need the mega-phone to make the air guitar sounds. It is only a prop. I have seen him make those sounds live...and without it! :)
i figured it was just a proper the guys voice i think can shatter glass at this point lol
The bestboxer (Kevin I would but her his last name) is a Julliard trained classical cellist. Most of the group is from Texas originally and friends from their youth (Kistie, Mitch, and Scott). PTX is full of twists, turns, and surprises all worth experiencing.
good ol Texas can't wait to visit there
My favorite cover of this song ❤️
I’m enjoying watching you discover Pentatonix and Queen at the same time :)
Lol 😅😅 thank you
you'd have to know the greatness of the original version to understand the greatness of this one. you're putting us on, right?? lol
I'm sure it's been suggested: Hallelujah is a must listen!
Unfortunately because they do so many covers, like this one, AND are an a cappella band, the radio isn't interested in investing their time and money into this kind of music. THAT is why most people have never heard of them before. They've been around 10 years. Thank you for appreciating their talent. Better late than never!!! It will all make sense when you hear the original by Queen. There are a few guitar solos in the original they did with their voices.
Yep you said it Other Worldly! PTX nuff said.
❤️🔥. If you know the lion king. You would like their cover of “can you feel the love tonight”.
still a favorite cartoon classic and always will be so looking forward to that cover
QUEEN!!!
watching now
I highly suggest the original version of this song by Queen. This version is pretty spot-on, but the original is superior.
julesjordan, BOTH VERSIONS ARE AWESOME AND I LOVE BOTH !!!
If you like Avi (bass) and Mitch’s (tenor) voices, listen to Aha Singapore Live. It was video from a phone but it is awesome!
welcome and thank you. love going on the ride with you. just keep going. believe it or not you havent seen nothin yet. sooo much excellent material from this group. more, more, more please. also agree with evolution videos suggestion especially Rihanna.. we'll talk about Superfruit when your ready
They have so much to dive into, you can get my mind blown many times, serious they are amazing
can't wait
If you want to hear a Pentatonix original (this song is a cover) react to love again
I will be looking forward to your reaction to the original Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.
I'm sooo excited!!! Can't wait!!
Great reacion as always man, always look forward to your videos. The original version is a must listen but this is also a really great cover Pentatonix alwasy kill it! You should check out Stressed Out by twenty one pilots, song that won them a grammy and has some dope bars
Hey from NYC, Just saw my 3rd of yours from Pentatonix all though a year later and I loved it. I'm so happy you can see how amazing they are and your reaction is fantastic so I'll subscribe. Great job.
Thank you so much an lots more to come
First Released: 1975 Artist The great Queen and the song under 6min long.
This song was a big hit for Freddy Mercury. Pentatonix does a lot of covers and some originals. There is not a song out there than they can not make better. Three of them went to school together since 3rd grade in Arlington Texas. Enjoy all their song 8:03
When I made the link between the cover n original I was like WOW how did I not pick up on this
Kristin, Scott, and Mitch went to school together in Texas.
The beatboxer, Kevin Olusola, has his own YT channel. Check out his rendition of Marion Hill's "Down"... It will blow your mind!!!
QUEEN, a British rock band did the original. Freddy Mercury was the lead singer. They are a band that is rock royalty. You definitely need to listen Queen doing it. See the movie Bohemian Rhapsody. This song came out in the early 1970's.
Oh I did go back and check it out
The song is from Queen; it's classic Freddie Mercury. That band was amazing, and this cover takes the song to a whole other level.
About the beatboxer and bass see below
Behind the Scenes video
Bohemian Rhapsody
ruclips.net/video/Q8ugJnIG_Lk/видео.html
Kevin and Avi are an amazing rythmn section
Academic demonstrations
Sing Strong Festival 2012
ruclips.net/video/xnbwR9sIOPI/видео.html
Spaulding Sessions
ruclips.net/video/at18d7Q0Pzw/видео.html
Dutch radio station interview & singing
ruclips.net/video/3gnSTPT-2GQ/видео.html
They are from Arlington Texas.
Loved your reaction - thank you
Thanks for watching!
Love it! There's got to be some little computer thing down there! They are not organic! So funny! Otherworldly! Other reactors use the word "alien" especially in regard to Mitch (the one doing the guitar sound)! They are amazing! Love your appreciation of this group! We love them too! Thank you for your reaction!
I love queen and queen ....but this is better....I'm sure Freddie is smiling ear to ear....Pentatonix is music perfection...unreal and beautiful..
I can't believe I missed your reaction.
Please Check out Queen. Freddie Mercury and Queen are legends.
" Bohemian Rhapsody " is one of the most iconic songs in music history.
Check Out " The Evolution of Rhianna "
By PTX. Enjoy your reactions.
Note: Mitch uses the megaphone as a prop. He does this live without.
I had a feeling
fancy you never hearing Queen before and you being a DJ? this version is so amazing because of how close it is to the original version... You need to listen to the entire Queen, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones catalogues to make recompense, those 3 bands are essential listening for everyone I would have thought....
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lease watch Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and even the movie by the same name. We lost the composer and lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury to AIDS in 1991. He was a musical genius as were all members of Queen. Freddie would have been 75 this past week. A rock song over 6 minutes long in the early 80's was unheard of.
that is true 6 mins back in the day was insane to do
I suggest you check out the three songs that got them Grammy awards. Daft Punk Medley, Dance of the sugar Plum Fairy and Aha Live from Singapore
Actually, the third Grammy was for a collaboration with Dolly Parton singing her song, Jolene. They did not receive a Grammy for Aha.
Now you will hear Kevin's drums...lol
I still find it weird to realize that younger people don't know groups like Queen & songs like Bohemian Rhapsody. You're missing SO much great music.
trust me i went back and checked it out immediately
Yeah, Kevin isn't called the Human 808 for nothing, lol. He's ridiculous. And the way with both Avi and now Matt that they use bass notes to add weight to Kevin's beats is so smart! 🤯
Real talk
Ok. I don’t mean to sound rude, but….how can anyone be a DJ and not know this song?? I mean seriously 😳 😳😳
lol not rude at all its a bit of a story lol
You need to check out Queen, the band who wrote this song. You need to check out their full catalogue, you'll appreciate them even as a DJ, even though they're a rock band.
Edit: If you want songs to start out with by Queen, I'd go with Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust, and Under Pressure to start out with
most definitely will do💪🏾💪🏾🔥
It is by Queen.
I'm new to your channel and I'm so glad to have come across it!
I've read a few comments from the Pentatonix reactions and I'm sure someone else has mentioned this before but off chance no one has, let me tell you... I think the biggest "Mitchslapped Moment" is in the video "A-ha! Star Vista Singapore" .. it's a fan filmed video, but done pretty well for what you are going to experience, and very well worth the reaction video.. PLEASE PLEASE look this one up and do a reaction to it! You're videos of them are fantastic and what made me subscribe to your channel!
Thanks in advance and be we'll!! 😀
Please react to Pentatonix singing “Love Again”
Youve never heard of Bohemian Rhapsody and youre asking what planet they are from?
lol it didn't hit me until after, I heard the song years ago from my grandfather but had no idea the title of the song nor the original artist ..
Scott, Mitch and Kirstie are from Arlington Texas
Keven is from Kentucky but was at Yale pre Med when he joined pentatonix
Avi was in California when he met Scott to do a singing competition.
thank you for this great info highly appreciated
PTX's official rating from on high...; 100/10!!!
lmao