First Time Hearing Pentatonix!! Reaction to 90s Dance Medley 👀🔥
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- That's right, this is my very first experience with Pentatonix. I guess they are popular but I only know of them because of some requests in my comment section. They are uber talented so special shout out to ALL of them (past and present members). I had so much fun here and loved every minute of this. I threw in various clips of the original artists to pay them some respect... I put in a lot of effort for this video and really hope you enjoy it 💪
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This is my very 1st Pentatonix experience so please fill me in with any juicy information on them and PLEASE throw me your suggestions. Thank you so much for your support!!!!
Beginner's Guide to Pentatonix czcams.com/video/lDxIfwfCmQE/video.html
If you do listen to the Beginner's guide to ptx which is really good 😊 be aware that it does contain spoiler samples of quite a few of their songs! Definitely worth watching but it will give you clips of their songs so if you don't mind the spoilers you'll be fine 😊
If PTX uses an instrument, you will see it in the video. They do occasionally use a cello or a piano, or collaborate with somebody using an instrument. In this particular song they also used auto tune, however used it as an homage to Cher, “the Cher effect’.
If you are impressed by this (and we all are), go find the live versions. When you realize they can create this sound with just a microphone your mind will explode.
Your hope for a part 2 might well happen. They kind of hinted at it on a social media post by referring to this as "Part 1".
This group is quite possibly the best acapella group in the world.
In the Pop-World. The other is Home Free in Country
@@martinloffel2033 While this may be true, PTX has won a Grammy for a country song, so......
I love Home Free, don't get me wrong.
@@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer well yhe xD but they almost never do country, so it's only fair for Home Free to take the crown when it comes to country
@@st4rpt_603 Yippee
They’re objectively the best
The best reaction video I have seen, EVER. You took the time to show the original songs........ Great. Welcome to the world of Pentatonix (PTX). They are an a Capella group formed in 2011 to compete on "The Sing Off" show on NBC. They did win and received 200K and a record deal. They all moved from their respective homes to LA and were promptly dropped by the record label. They turned to You Tube to get their music out to the public and the rest is history. They were soon signed to a new record deal and have since won 3 Grammy"s and have sold millions of records. They are known for their many tours and especially for their Christmas Albums. The three main singers are called the "Trio". Scott (the blond), Mitch (high voice), and Kirstie ( woman) grew up together in Texas. They were Choir "Nerds" and became a local sensation with their singing at school and Community Theater. After High School, Scott went to USC and became involved in the local a Capella scene. He got the "Trio" back together in order to be on "The Sing Off". They needed two more singers and recruited Kevin (Beat Boxer) and Avi (Bass). Avi has since (2017) went solo and Matt is the current Bass. PTX has redefined what a Capella groups can do. Mostly with their unique "Arrangements". Scott's friend from USC, Ben Bram is their main partner in their arrangements. Anything you choose to react to from PTX will blow your mind. They do great "one take" medleys and also do original songs too. Thanks again for your efforts. VERY enjoyable video.
Joe Vece-I really enjoyed your Pentatonix overview!
Yea I loved him including the original songs with the reaction!
@@mamajenkins1981 exactly! Love the comparison angle and his editing was smooth!
Thank you so very much @Joe Vece... this could be one of the best complements I've ever received. I know it's been a couple months since you posted this comment so I feel horrible for such a delayed response. I honestly thought I did after receiving it but it might have been a case where i didn't hit the "reply" button. Nonetheless, I appreciate your view as well... I've taken a bit of a break from reaction (due to personal obligations) but I'm starting to itch an want to get back at it. Thank you and I hope you're doing well 🙌👏✌💥
@@DannymikReacts It was like a thoughtful production ... a gift to those who watch it. Rockin' night! 🎸
You would love their versions of Bohemian Rhapsody, Sound of Silence and Daft Punk Medley. But they have tons of both covers and original music which will BLOW YOUR MIND. Their version of Hallelujah has more than 616 MILLION views! They are the real deal!
OMG, I didn't mention Bohemian Rhapsody! Thanks for bringing it up. It is a world classic and my favorite version.
Pentatonix - Daft Punk. It's insane
Lots of options with them but Daft Punk sounds like a great option. Thank you so much 👏🙌
WE ALL, ALWAYS, WANT MORE!!!!
Since you said you like EDM and such, try their Daft Punk Medley (they won a Grammy for it), and their original Love Again. There is a different bass singer in these two videos. They've had only one member change in their 10 year history. Avi, their original bass singer and was replaced by Matt (the guy in the red suit jacket and blue checkered jacket in this video) at the end of 2017.
Wanted to add that if you do watch their Daft Punk Medley, Kirstie (the girl) is the same as in this video and so is Mitch (the high pitched gent), but they look quite different. That's true in most of their videos, but especially in that one.
They have a Daft Punk Medley they have that you’d LOVE! They won their first Grammy for it! Also check out Bohemian Rhapsody
Their evolution videos are good. Evolution of music, evolution of Michael Jackson, Rhianna, Beyonce and Arianna Grande.
Welcome to PTX! Of all acapella groups, I'd say Pentatonix are the kings and queen of vocal EDM, so there is more like this, if you're interested, in their giant catalog of covers and originals. You should probably check out their "Daft Punk" medley, which won them their first of three Grammys, their original song "Love Again," is a must, and I'd also suggest their cover of Kiiara's "Gold" and their mashup of "New Rules x Are You That Somebody." There are just five members, though the bass in this one, Matt, replaced an earlier member, Avi. Three of them sang together in high school, Kirstin, Scott, and Mitch, and they hooked up with Kevin (tenor, beatboxer, and cellist when they occasionally employ instrrumentals) and Avi right before the Sing Off audition for season 3, eleven years ago, which they won. Since then, they have become multiplatinum artists filling stadiums all over the world. They have billions (with a B) views on CZcams, (check out an early viral hit "Somebody That I Used to Know" cover) and have also each explored some solo and duo projects. Of particular interest to you as a Dance music fan, might be Mitch and Scott's side project "Superfruit" because their EP "Future Friends" is very dance-vibey, (See "Guy.exe" and "How You Feeling") and also, Mitch's solo project under the name, "Messer" is a unique EDM experience. Check out his EP "Roses" and a single he did with Jimmy Edgar, "Ready2Die." You liked Kirstin's vocals, and her solo EP "Love" is great! I'd suggest "Bad Weather," "Naked," and "All Night." lastly, Pentatonix have a special affinity for Christmas, with at least 5 Christmas albums, Christmas specials, holiday concert tours including original Christmas songs and top notch collaborations, so even if you didn't know it, you've probably heard them on the holidays when just going about your business. Great and well put together reaction! Subbed for more!
They have an original called Love Again...very EDM type song.
Slipping into the rabbit hole of PTX. There is no escape but we Pentaholics are a very loyal fan base, if you react to it, we will come.
They are indeed doing that without any instruments! Their names are Scott (blond guy, baritone), Mitch (first guy in this video, a tenor), Kirstin (the girl, mezzo-soprano), Matt (bass) and Kevin (he's the beatboxer, does all the vocal percussion). These guys are absolutely unbelievable. If you watch any of their videos before around 2017, you'll find they had a different bass, Avi, who was absolutely amazing as well. He left on good terms and helped find Matt, who replaced him.
My favorites I think you should definitely react to are "Hallelujah" (2016) "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2017), "Imagine" (2017), "The Sound of Silence" (2019) "Daft Punk" (older one, 2013 and they won a Grammy for it) and "Amazing Grace" (2020).
They are a fabulous group. Totally acapella & yes, Kevin is the beat boxer in the group.
Well worth going back & following them from the beginning.
Never heard of this group before, but the singing... WOW! I don't listen to a capella, but I can still appreciate the skill and talent on display here. Quite amazing!
PTX was on season 3 of NBC’s The Sing-Off back in 2011. 97% of their songs are a cappella, and this has more studio effects than most.
Their most popular video is Hallelujah, with other favorites being: Daft Punk (1st Grammy), Bohemian Rhapsody, Sing (an original) and Sound of Silence.
Pentatonix is CRAZY good! You might like Imagine, Daft Punk Medley, Bohemian Rhapsody, and a bunch more
Daft Punk & Sound of Silence - absolutely amazing!
Since you like EDM, check out their (Daft Punk) Medley!!!! They won the 3rd season of (The Sing Off) from 2011-2017 they had Avi Kaplan (Bass - Brunette Guy with Beard and Long Hair) as their Bass Singer, then from 2017-Present they have Matt Sallee (Bass). Scott Hoying (Baritone - Tall Blonde Guy), Kirstie Maldonado (Mezzo-Soprano), Mitch Grassi (Counter-Tenor - Shorter Brunette Guy), Kevin Olusola (Beatboxer & Cello Player = CelloBoxing)
I hope this Helps. Also check out Their Cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody)!!!!
There is editing and layering, but no additional instruments or samples. This one also has autotune in two places as a reference to the originals, but this is the first time they are actually using it in the 10 years they have been doing this.
Pentatonix is the best Acapella group out there. They refuse to do anything that they can't recreate live! Just choose any of their covers or original songs to react to, you won't be disappointed!
Yes!! In this medley, there are 2 or maybe 3 songs where they use autotune just to stay true to the original songs but apart from that absolutely everything else they can recreate 100% off mic 🖤
I wouldn’t put it past Mitch to auto tune perfectly! LOL!🤣😊🥰
welcome to the wonderful world of pentatonix. First a brief history. they won the show sing off i believe in 2011. also the original members included mitch, kirsten, scott, kevin(beat boxer) and avi (bass)...avil left after a few yrs to take care of his ailing grandma and couldn't tour as much so avi helped pentatonix find their current bass (matt). They are 98% acapella but they do have some videos with kevin who also plays the cello. They've won 3 grammys for their covers of daft punk, dance of the sugar plum fairies, jolene w/ dolly parton. Other covers are bohemian rhapsody(quite simply the best cover of that classic rock song), wizard of ahhhs (a montage of 16 songs made to tell the story of the wizard of oz), mad world, royals, hallelujah, sounds of silence, radioactive, imagine, god rest ye merry gentlemen, little drummer boy, gold, problem, say something, attention, cant hold us....there are so many great covers...too many to list..but this is a start. They also do originals...some include...sing, love again, and their new album "the lucky ones". also they made an album during the pandemic recorded entirely in their own homes...recorded seperately thru zoom and mixed..songs include home, blinding lights, break my heart, dreams, when the party's over. Please do more pentatonix reactions. thanks and be safe in these troubled times.
Mother, not grandma. His mother was being treated for cancer and he was spending all his time flying home between concerts. Plus, he is a nature boy and the group's schedule was too hectic to give him any time out roaming the woods.
Hey man, welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole. You have a lot of joyful surprises ahead of you! Loved the care you took with this reaction. Can't wait to see more.
Some personal faves: Bohemian Rhapsody, Daft Punk, Imagine, Hallelujah (!!!!!), Say Something, Mad World, and Can't Hold Us. But you could throw a dart at their video list and will always hit an absolute banger.
I'd gently caution you against viewing the Beginner's Guide to PTX TOO early in your discovery, as some feel it has the potential to spoil some of the surprises in their catalog. The Pentaholics will fill you in on the group's history and everything else about these amazing performers if you keep reacting, never fear!!
Oh what a nice rabbit hole to go down!!! React to their Daft Punk medley and their early performances! Pick anything and you can't go wrong! Great reaction! ❤
You need to check out their versions of Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody and Can't Hold Us...and so many more! Great reaction!
Just wanted to add that the producer of the music here needs some love, they capture the vocalist voices and then edit the music so that it sounds as epic as it does.
A metal head? Look at their Sound of Silence rendition...so good.
Kirstin (mezzo-soprano lead & backing vocals), Mitch (black jacket, tenor lead & backing vocals), Scott (brown/leather jacket, baritone lead & backing vocals), Matt (black/blue check jacket, bass & backing vocals ), Kevin (white jacket, beatboxer & inventor of celloboxing). They are, in my opinion, they best A Cappella group.
Great reaction! They won "The Sing Off" in 2011 and have had only one member change in 2017 with the bass singer.
Definitely check out their "Daft Punk" medley- the arrangement won them their first Grammy (first of 3 so far)
Great to know this information because I'm just trying to figure them out at the moment. I had such a great time reacting to this one as well as editing it... more of them in the future (they made the list). Thank you so much 💪🙌
Noooo......I want more! Said every Pentaholic on the planet! Lol!
Excellent reaction! Subbed for more Pentatonix ( PTX for short)
More Pentatonix in my plans (guaranteed). Thank you so much 😎✌
This was great! Tossing in the original clips was genius as we get to hear a comparison with Pentatonix. How about more like this from this group, please!
Okay I might not know all the songs they covered but I really enjoyed watching this reaction. The clips of the original song was a very nice touch here and much needed for me. Seriously, great reaction video Danny!
Really great reaction...part 2 will come ...fingers 🤞. You have got to listen to all other Pentatonix vids...Hallelujah, Daft Punk, Sound of Silence, Bohemian Rhapsody
I am so glad that you liked this video. It is a great introduction to PTX (Pentatonix). If you wish to continue down the PTX rabbit hole, then I have a few suggestions. Many people have many favorites in many different categories. "Daft Punk", "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" and "Jolene" are the three songs they won Grammys for. For covers try "Sound of Silence" (Simon and Garfunkle), "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Queen), and "Imagine" (John Lennon). For original pieces I recommend "Sing", "Happy Now", or "Love Again". Oh and just so you don't get confused on future reactions, there has only been one member change in the almost 10 years they have been together.
This reaction was SO good! It was very well researched! Awesome! Can't wait to see more!
I have to say that this is what I needed. I was off for a bit with Covid and mustered up enough energy to give this one a shot. PTX helped me get back into it and got me excited for more of their content. Editing it was very involved but brought me back to a great time in my life. Feels good to know a good amount of those who viewed this one (including yourself) really enjoyed it. Thank you so much 🙌😎👍
"I want more!" Loved this! You did a lot of work on this - thank you for pulling all the originals. Because you like EDM, "Daft Punk" is a *must*. They won a Grammy for it.
Daft Punk. Bohemian Rhapsody. Many many more. Love Again. Run to You. New Rules/Are You That Somebody.
Kudos for putting the original songs in the background. You're the first one I see to do it.
Honestly, scroll down their list and you will surely find something you'll like. I know other metalheads who have become die-hard Pentaholics with no shame!
I've subscribed, so I hope you do lots more PTX!
Welcome aboard the PTX journey! Subscribed just because I absolutely loved your reaction.
Welcome aboard! I plan on more from them... sprinkled in with the plethora of other requests. You are now an official MikoManiac 💪👀😊
Mitch does Believe In Love just amazingly. Most of the electronic effects totally vocally.
That is what I'm being told here (even though they are using some editing/filters)... it's almost mind blowing for me since I'm totally new to them. Thanks, Len 💪👊👍
Wow! Great reaction and spectacular editing. Everybody should know Pentatonix. They are super talented and creative. Yes, all vocals, great arrangement and editing and they can do everything live. They have covers and originals. Enjoy. 🤗
I really do appreciate you mentioning this... I put in more editing on this one than normal so it's nice to read your comment. They are a special group and will get more reactions out of me. Thank you so much, elaine 🙌👏
Welcome to the world of Pentatonix, or PTX for short. Get ready for a quick boost to your channel from their rabid fans who call ourselves “Pentaholics”. Here is my quick intro to the group for new fans.
PTX is a five member “a Capella” (without instruments) vocal band formed in 2011 for the NBC television reality competition show “The Sing Off”. The original members are “the trio”, who went to high school together in Arlington, Texas made up of:
SCOTT HOYING, male, 6’3”, usually blond, sings baritone, but has a wide vocal range and covers the bass line of songs when the normal bass is singing a lead.
MITCH GRASSI, male, 5’10”, normally black hair but has changed body mass, wardrobe and hair style so much in videos he’s often mistaken for different people. Mitch has an amazingly high range (contra tenor) that some mistake for a second female voice.
KIRSTIN MALDONADO, female, 5’4”, natural hair color is black but changes it often in videos. Kirsti (rhymes with “thirsty”) sings mezzo soprano and, for a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”.
Added to “the trio” for the show were:
AVI KAPLAN, male, 5’11”, long dark hair, beard, usually wears a knit hat of some kind. Avi is a classically trained “basso profundo”. He provides the vocal bass line as well as added vocal percussion but often uses his upper registry to sing vocal leads in a number of arrangements. Avi is the ONLY member of the band that has change. He left on good terms in 2017 for reasons related to conflicting demands of the band’s touring schedule and his personal/family commitments. He assisted the group in finding his replacement Matt Sallee.
KEVIN OLUSOLA male, 6’1”, black, changing hair style, is known as “KO” and was asked to join PTX to provide vocal percussion after Scott watched a CZcams video of him “cello boxing” (beatboxing while playing his cello). KO is the classic over achiever of the group. He plays Cello, Piano, and Saxophone all at concert levels. He graduated pre-med from Yale, speaks Spanish and spent over a year in China where he became fluent in Chinese. He sings Tenor but vocals were not his strong suite when he started so he worked with other band members and a vocal coach until while on tour he would perform the featured vocals in "if I ever fall in love", (originally performed by guest artist Jason Derulo for the album and video). He also writes and produces music both individually and for the group. So, KO is more than “just the beatboxer”.
The most recent member and the only change in the group’s membership is:
MATT SALLEE, male, 5’9” black with usually close-cut black hair. Matt replaced Avi Kaplan in 2017 to provide vocals, vocal bass and percussion. Matt can be heard using his exceptional upper vocal range to provide a rich tenor/baritone lead often ending with a slide down to a deep bass punch.
Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches!
1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. The only exception is they may deliberately use Auto-Tune when they cover songs where it was used in the original and is key to the sound of that song. An example is "90's Dance Medley" when they use it in Cher’s, “Believe”.
2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen.
Enjoy the ride.
Just wanted to add onto this amazing comment. In their cover of bohemian rhapsody, Mitch is seen holding a megaphone during the video for the guitar solo, this is just a prop and he can recreate that sound completely off mic. Amazing talent (also amazingly in-depth comment) 🖤
Wow. One of the most comprehensive bio of the group I've seen in countless comments. Very well written.
Great reaction, and you REALLY know your stuff !! Normally, they don't record any videos that they can't do live for their concerts/world tours...however, in this video, Kirstie when doing the Cher song, autotune was used, but only because they were paying homage to the first time autotune was done on her song...GENIUS !!
Others to start with would be....Hallelujah, Bohemian Rhapsody; Daft Punk; Sound of Silence...others will be recommended hordes of other videos. P.S. This band has been together for 10 years, but the Bass (Avi) left after 6+ years and recommended his replacement (Matt). Enjoy this journey down the rabbit hole !!
I'm a purist. I don't like the autotune, the cello, or the piano. I'm not dissing how Kevin or Scott play; I would just prefer to avoid those things. But I think it makes sense for Kevin to play the cello during concerts to give the others a chance to rest their voices.
You will love their Daft Punk medley. They won a Grammy for it.
I know a few daft Punk songs... is it still worth the listen? Thank you for checking this one out :)
100% worth the listen !
Excellent... thank you! I'm itching to get back at it lately. Life has been crazy with 3 little boys, married life, and work! Again, I appreciate your view and suggestion :)
As a rule, they don't do anything they can't perform live, choosing to post produce their songs as little as possible. That's why they sound just as good live as they do in their official videos.
That said, they sometimes use effects like panning (like in their Bohemian Rhapsody cover), or in this one there was autotune, because Cher's Believe was the first song that used autotune as an effect. So basically, at times they add simple things to pay homage to the original. They do it sparsely and only if they feel the effects 'make' the song.
Please, check out their Daft Punk medley, you won't regret it (if you do react to this one, keep in mind that the audio is recorded in a closet and the video was shot in a kitchen of an apartment Kevin and Avi shared, with a $400 budget). It's amazing what they can do with five voices.
Ahh the memories are flowing in like water into my ear drums. Never was a fan of any of the dance pop stuff like this but it doesn't mean I don't remember and still have good memories from hearing it my whole life growing up. Good reaction buddy!
They only use the instruments that you see. Occasionally they use a cello or a piano.
I think you would enjoy their original song "Love Again".
If you want to hear Kirstin really go for it, watch "Hallelujah" and "Amazing Grace".
She takes the lead in their very unusual take on "My Favorite Things".
I agree their take on "My Favorite Things" is very unusual. Unlike Home Free, they don't do much in comedy that I know of, and so "My Favorite Things" is notable because of how they stage it. So much fun! Scott and Mitch do comedy in their Super Fruit channel. If you want to be impressed with more a capella and beyond amazing beat-boxing, have a look at Home Free, especially "Man of Constant Sorrow". Everything in that video is just them using their voices, although I believe they use a loop.
Looks like you knocked it out of the ballpark with this. About one thousand and counting. Good to see you crushing it once again my brother. I don't listen much to dance music but this video is epic in the way they do the editing and the way they create the sounds. I ended up enjoying this very much!!! Thank you
Haha pentatonix fans (pentaholics) will flock to anyone reacting to them. Glad he's getting views for this reaction
I honestly didn't know what to expect, Bro! This hit a side of me that not many of my viewers or subscribers know about... love me some EDM. I can go from listening to some Pantera to throwing on a setlist from Tiesto and then chilling to some A Tribe Called Quest. I love diversity in my music. Happy to see how this Pentatonix journey plays out as I'll be doing more.
And Frank, we will get that collab done... my kiddos are back in school 4 days a week so that makes life a little easier on my end. Much love my guy 💪👊🙌
They do all of their own sounds, but there were a couple of songs here where there was a signature sound in the original song that they chose to include in their cover because it was so iconic, especially the autotune sound in Cher's song. They do lots of covers and have a few of their own original songs. They got their start on "The Sing Off". They have done several medleys.
PTX The Sound of Silence is amazing
A live performance I recommend is "Aha! Live at the star vista, Singapore" It's arguably their best live performance ever.
Yes it is, but please let the guy work up to the ultimate Mitch slap. The ultimate Mitch slap has been known to pretty much end people. I love the Avi and Mitch show, but I've been a fan for about 9 years. So I'm used to PTX and accustomed to their awesomeness.
Love again....an original with their first bass singer Avi. Lots of fun
They are a special group... still cannot believe that they can produce those sounds with their mouths. Thank you for the view and suggestion!
The full names of each of the members as well as a brief summary of their roles/voices in each song.
Scott Hoying- Baritone, the tall blonde haired guy.
Scott has immense range, being able to sing the bass line when the bass singers (Matt Sallee or Avi Kaplan) have a solo, or sing high like Mitch and Kirstie as well as everything in between. He often looks like the main singer even though the group doesn't have an official main singer and they alternate the "leads" of the song based on who's voice best fits it.
Mitch Grassi- darker haired guy, (tenor)
Mitch's voice is that of an angel. Really not much more to say. Oh and the fact that he seems to change his appearance pretty drastically with every video.
Kirstin (or Kirstie) Maldonado- gorgeous woman with a gorgeous high soprano voice but also a fantastic lower register and vibrato. She also changes her appearance often.
Matt Sallee- bass. Matt has been with the group since 2017 following the departure of the original bassist Avi Kaplan, who left after having been with the group since their creation in 2011. Matt is an awesome bass voice and also has a tone that blends well with Scott's. He also is a natural entertainer and knows how to really get the crowd going at their live concerts.
Avi Kaplan- Bass. Avi was the original bass of the group and is not in this video as a result, as he left in 2017 as a result of the groups fast paced schedule eventually overwhelming him. He's able to hit notes so low you'd think there's no way he's a human being, but he is and his chocolatey, warm, velvety tone is just sooooo amazing and instantly recognizable.
And last but not least......
Kevin Olusola- Beatboxer/Cello player/Celloboxer/Tenor
Kevin is indisputably the most talented member of the group.
In addition to laying down killer beats as the vocal drum set of the group, he also is a concert trainer cello player, and on occasion he will even bring his cello (which he's named Beyoncé) into the songs and play it while beatboxing at the same time, a technique he's called "cello boxing" in addition to that he has a gorgeous tenor voice that he puts on display in a select handful of their song as well.
A few more things that showcase his insane talents outside of PTX.
He plays Saxophone and piano at concert levels.
He also graduated from Yale in Pre-Med and also can speak fluent Mandarin Chinese.
Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole!
Since you said EDM was a guilty pleasure...check out Pentatonix Daft Punk!
The Show was called The Sing Off (season 3, 2011) and it was a talent show for acapella groups. They won that year and started a career on CZcams after the contract they had won fell through. Years later, they were able to negotiate a better contract in the wake of their CZcams success.
OK, I was like WTF, until they started going. And this was really cool. Gonna have to try more of their stuff out.
Your video editing mixing the original dance groups with PTX made this as far as I'm concerned the BEST REACTION yet on CZcams. Well done I look forward to seeing more of your reactions. Please check out their Grammy award winning DAFT PUNK MEDLEY absolutely amazing. Welcome to the Pentaholics fan club👍🍀😁
Wow, that's really big considering all the other amazing channels out there. I wanted to show a little respect to the original artists and give you guys/gals some perspective. I really had a great time with this reaction so I'll be please to do more with this talented group. Thank you so much and I hope you have a great weekend ✌🙌😎
Loved your reaction! I really liked that you put in samples of the original artists as well. Pentatonix fascinates me in all they do…so much talent!
Hello. I felt it was important to pay some respect to the original artists so I'm glad that you appreciated it... some have complained a bit about it. Thank you for your view and comment 😎
Love your hair reminds me of the 90's, Fred Durst yall! lol yeah you know I'm messing with ya.
"Wanna be my lover" "Everybody dance now" total 90's hits. These guys do a great job impressively.
Bringing them 90's dance halls to life in this damn. This brought back a lot of fun memories of my teenage years.
This was a lot of fun to watch Danny nice job, great reaction!
What a great reaction! Loved the original snippets. Welcome to the Pentaholic family. Check out Can’t Hold Us, Daft Punk (won a Grammy), bohemian Rapsody, Hallelujah, Sound of Silence, and evolution of Michael Jackson. In 2017, Avi (original bass) left, and Matt (bass in this video) came on. That is the ONLY member change they have had. It will look like Kirstie (rhymes with Thirsty) and Mitch have changed, but they haven’t. They just change their look. A LOT.
They have been together since 2011, they won the Show the sing off. They have so many incredible covers, Hallelujah, Amazing Grace, Daft Punk which they won their first Grammy for. Kevin Olusola is the incredible Beat Boxer but he also has a n incredible singing voice and he plays the Cello. Then Matt is the Bass, he replaced Avi, who started the group , but he left I think in 2017. Then Mitch the dark hair beautiful high voice, then Scott the baritone tall blonde. Then last but not least Miss Kirsten she is an amazing singer also..
Dude this is the only reason why I like pentatonix for the 90’s covers!
Aww, loved this! Loved you adding in all the originals. Definitely a 90’s era chick, and the medley gives me clubbing nostalgia vibes. Best a Capella group imo.
Thank you! I will revisit this group... I'm hearing that they have a bunch of great content. Thank you!!
haha duuuuuude I actually really like medleys like this. I love how they can just weave so many different songs in and out of each other so seamlessly.
Very impressed with your first PTX experience!! May we suggest you do other PTX songs, and you will find us Pentaholics will follow along!! Very impressed that you found the original videos to let us see what they originally sounded like so thank you for going the extra mile!!!
Ahh the dance era! An absolute privilege to grow up in that decade, the music was class. I am a 90's kid as you already know so it's amazing how these songs transport you back and fill your head with memories and feelings. I love that you included a comparison with the original songs. You picked some of the greatest hits here, which makes your video valuable for those who want to take a good taste of dance music.
I feel that it’s important for people to hear small clips of the originals so they could really understand how good this group truly is. I’m very excited to revisit them for more reactions... thank you so much and I’m glad you enjoyed this one 👊🏻👍😊
Sound of silence and hallelujah
Thank you for you suggestions and for taking the time to check this one out. Looks like Pentatonix is going on the future reaction list 😎👍
PTX is fantastic. So original.
I'm learning that there is a level of sound editing within this song but that doesn't bother me... they are great. This was a very pleasurable video to react to so that means I penciled them in for suture reactions. Thank you so much 🙌👍
90s kid here as well. Love how you added small clips of the original videos, along with the title snd artists. I remember the songs, but not the artists. 😄
Fun reaction to this fun Pentatonix medley. Thank you. I hope that you will react to more Pentatonix soon.
😍👉PENTATONIX IS THE GREATEST ACAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD!! 3 Grammy wins!
MORE PENTATONIX REACTIONS!!
I see you and hear you... more Pentatonix coming up from me and I will mix it in with the plethora of other requests. Thank you so much... hope you have a great weekend ✌🙌😎
I can so see you raveing it up in the 90s! I have never heard of this group either but glad I have now! That is some powerful voices got a pitch perfect vibe! Great video so glad to see you feeling better!
Yo Jason! Some asked if I lived under a rock because I wasn't aware of this group of talented artists. I really don't watch much TV and I've been busy with the family life for the past 10 years or so. You have a couple little ones so I KNOW that you understand. Toss in 1 more kid and you're at my level... and each additional kid makes life more crazy 😂
I appreciate your support and wish we could sit down and have a beer ( I don't smoke or I'd be cool with that). Bro hug and a giant fist bump to you 👊💪
Thanks for your great reaction to this outrageously talented group ~~ Hoping you do many more reactions to Pentatonix!
Pentatonix is a 5 member Acapella group that was originally formed in Arlington, Texas in 2011. And yes, it’s all only their voices.
Kevin
-Kevin Oluwole Olusola
-October 5, 1988 (32)
-Beatboxing, Tenor
-6’1”
-2011-present
(Far left @1:55)
Scott
-Scott Richard Hoying
-September 17, 1991 (29)
-Baritone
-6’3”
-2011-present
(2nd to left @1:55)
Kirstin (Ker-stin)
-Kirstin Taylor Maldonado
-May 16, 1992 (29)
-Soprano
-5’4”
-2011-present
(2nd to right @1:55)
Mitch
-Mitchell Coby Michael Grassi
-July 24, 1992 (28)
-Tenor/Countertenor
-5’10”
-2011-present
(Middle @1:55)
Matt
-Matthew Levon Sallee
-February 11, 1994 (27)
-Bass
-5’11”
-2017-present
(Far right @1:55)
❌Avi
-Avriel Benjamin Kaplan
-April 17, 1989 (31)
-Bass
-5’11”
-2011-2017
I grew up with this music, but passionately hated it back then (was into classic rock and metal) Now as on older and wiser music lover, I've come to appreciate the beats of the 90s and watching this video was so much fun. Thanks for sharing :)
Kinda late finding this, but I wanted to give you some kudos - I've watched a number of reactions to this, and you are the only one so far to include clips of the original artists. Very cool.
I'm glad that you appreciated that part of this video. As a fan of EDM I felt it would be a nice little touch. Some of their fans out there might not know the original artists of these songs... most like that addition while a few didn't. Thank you!
Big time PTX fan. Loved your first time reaction to them and seeing all the original videos, thx it really added to the experience! You obviously know 90’s music. Would love to see more PTX reactions from you, they are musical chameleons. They can do any genre amazingly well. Pick anything and I’ll watch it!
Pentatonix has been around for over 10 years. Where you been bro??!!
Getting married, working, my wife having 3 of our kids... the daily grind 😎❤... if it wasn't for this channel I'd have no clue about them. Maybe I live under a rock 😂
Thank you for the interest with this one 👍
They also have an original EDM style song called Love Again...a great follow up to Daft Punk medley
this was such a fun reaction! i really enjoyed you putting the originals up in comparison! As many have said below, if you like other dance songs that PTX has done, try their Daft Punk Medley, Love Again, heck even Coffee In Bed. they are completely acapella with the exception of Kevin (the beatboxer) that sometimes brings out Beyonce (the name of his cello).
Yay!! I love seeing people discover Pentatonix!😊
Must see list: Daft Punk Medley, Love Again, Hallelujah, Evolution of Music (and any of their "Evolution of" videos), AHA Singapore Star Vista Live, Dance Of The SugarPlum Fairy, Can't Hold Us, ...and more!!!!
I absolutely loved how you showed the original music after each PTX version. That was refreshing. There is a video out there that did this first but it was not a reaction video. Hm....there is so much you could react to. First, know that the bass in this mix was Matt Sallie; he replace the original bass Avi Kaplan. Beatboxer is probably the most talented--Kevin Olusola. Check out 'Imagine' (John Lennon) 'Hallelujah' (Cohen)(live version is fabulous too), 'Amazing Grace', 'Gold' (Kiara), Evolution of 'Michael Jackson/Arianna Grande/Beyonce/Music' (that is 4 different videos there), 'Sound of Slience' (Garfunkle), 'Mad World', 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Faries', 'Daft Punk Medley' and so many more. Two of the group formed Superfruit--check out their version of Hip Hop Goes Broadway I and II, 'Rise' (Katy Perry), 'Antimedley' (Rihanna), 'Feeling Myself' (Niki Minaj). Kevin the beatboxer is amazing in 'Down' (Marion Hill). Oh crap I forgot PTX in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (Queen).
Epic group and a lot of fun!!
THat was awesome that you took time to show the original videos. Gave a little perspective. DAFT FUNK by. Pentatonix shold be next. another Medley. Awesome
Appreciate the nice comment. I put in some extra work to get this one done and am glad I included those short clips. Daft Punk is making the list here... thank you so much ✌🙌😎
Yes all a cappella - they are the best a cappella group in the world, in my opinion. The talent show you mentioned was the Sing Off - an a cappella competition. They won the third series.They have three Grammys and just this week were awarded a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. They have been around since 2011. If you love EDM, their first Grammy winning song was their Daft Punk Medley. They do all the sound effects themselves - Kevin is one of the best beatboxers in the world. The video was made with $400 dollars with a ring light in one of their kitchen closets! Also, their original song 'Love Again' which is also EDM. They are known for their covers and Christmas music but their originals are incredible and much under-rated. They have only had one line up change in 2017, the bass singer (Matt in this one, who sings the Cher intro on this) replaced their original member Avi (amicably for personal reasons). Their version of Hallelujah has more than 700 million views. Pentaholics are very loyal so if you enjoy reacting to them you will pick up a lot of subscribers.
Thank you so much for the informative comment. I was watching this reaction last night and figured that when I get rolling again the Daft Punk video by them is one that I am going to react to. I've been out of the CZcams loop for personal reasons but I'm currently reorganizing the room I record in. I had a lot fun reacting to this video... appreciate your support. Sorry it's been a year since you commented on this reaction :P
Came because I love watching folks react to Pentatonix. Subscribed because I really enjoyed how you edited your video. So good!
Great reaction! Loved the way you added in clips of the originals, great editing on this video - thanks! Looking forward to enjoying more PTX with you :-)
Thank you so much! A few have hated on my for that style but it's a way to pay respect to the original artists. Plus I genuinely love EDM so it took me back to an era that I loved. More reactions to these guys for sure. Hope you are doing well and I appreciate the support 🙌❤😎
One of the best reactions of their 90s Dance Medley since you went to the PIA trouble to insert the original videos. That was great! Good work and awesome reaction! Try Daft Punk, Sound of Silence, or their mega hit cover of Hallelujah. Also, they now are doing some original work and just released an album. Kiersten has a mostly solo called Be My Eyes.
It feels good that most are enjoying the short clips of the original songs because that added a lot to the editing process. I felt some might not know (some of) the original songs and the comparison would be valuable. Thanks for the suggestions and your time with this reaction... appreciate the kind words as well. Hope you have a great weekend ✌🙌😎
Look at your fly hair 🔥🤗👊
First time hearing them, too 👍
Glad you're doing better 🙏
Growing that fly hair was a side effect of having COVID 😂😂
People wonder how I have never heard of them outside of CZcams... we must live under a rock. I appreciate your warm words... I'm getting better week by week; it's a slowwwww process. Thank you ❤😊
Welcome to the wonderful world of PTX! I'm sure you will have people flood your page now and we all look forward to seeing you discover their extensive catalog. When watching reactions I love when the reactor is sad the song ends and beg for more! Makes me smile! New sub here and looking forward to seeing the birth of another "Pentaholic"!!! :-)
Great reaction video! I love that you put the originals up too.
It's my way to show a little respect to the original artists and to have some fun with the editing. Most enjoyed it but there are a handful of Karen's who complained 😜
Thank you for your interest!
One of the best you've ever done, period!
GREAT review Danny. Now you've found PTX you will follow them whatever they do. You're headed down the rabbit hole that all us Pentaholics have traveled. Your review mixing brief clips of hte original artists was just awesome. Thanks for this. I've subscribed and look forward to seeing what you do next.PTX had lots of pleasures for you yet to experience.
can you feel the love tonight / you are a mean one mr grinch / Dance of the sugar plum fairy / amazing grace/ when the party's over/ Mad world/ Hallelujah/ love me when i dont/ the sound of silence
It’s great video man they have great evolution love it man music is brilliant 👍👍😊
These guys are tied with Voctave as the two best acapella groups in the world.
Never heard of Voctave, thanks for the mention... and thanks for checking this one out!
Great reaction & totally dig it that you put the original version in there!
Love all these tunes & was a great surprise to see the vids for them again
PXT = Dopeness
Word up & One luv from Nz🤙
If you are an EDM person then their “Daft Punk Medley” is definitely for you. That has Avi Kaplan (their original bass, left in 2017) in it instead of Matt Sallee their current bass. The other 4 members are still the same although Kirstie and Mitch change their looks dramatically over the last 10 years.