Reacting to Pentatonix Bohemian Rhapsody | Drum Teacher React Series
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Welcome back everyone! In today's video we're are going to be reacting to Pentatonix! More specifically, we're going to be reacting to their official Bohemian Rhapsody cover! All from the perspective of a drummer of course so please go easy on me! I'm super excited for this because of all you great Pentatonix fans out there. And not only that, but also because Pentatonix is such a great group to react to anyway just because of how good they are!
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Fun fact: the megaphone was just a prop and they didn't tune Mitch's voice. He can just do that. (I've heard them live and he sounded exactly the same without it)
Also, they worked on the song for 5 years before recording it. They wanted to get it perfect, and boy did they!
I just listened to an interview where Scott was asked what the hardest song of theirs to sing was. He said this song- not because of the notes but when they get down “ishmila no we will not let you go” part. Mainly because he is in the middle and has sing both sides and I can totally see why. If he loses the rhythm it slows down or something, they’re screwed. I’ve been to eight concerts and I’ll be honest, the first ones I went to when they sang this- it was still good probably comparable to the video. But the next year when they sang it again, it blows this out of the water! When you see the security guys banging their heads at an a capella concert, you know it’s something special 😂
The beat boxing fellow has to sing and beat box during that back and forth. His role is brutal having to do both throughout, often rapidly back and forth.
The word is not “ishmila” it is “Bismillah”
The starry sky in the background during Mitch’s last “guitar solo” is an homage to Dr Brian May. I like that they paid homage to the original but still made it their own. Brian May has actually shared this on his social media a couple of times with the caption “Enjoy”. Very informative reaction, thanks. You seem to understand and appreciate what each individual member brings to Pentatonix. I think the brilliance of this group is the talent that each member brings. They were lucky they found Matt who has filled in nicely for Avi....but each bass has added a little different sound to the group....a good sound, but definitely different imo.
Dr. May was an astrophysicist.
Dr May is still alive so still is lol
Their Daft Punk Medley won them their first Grammy. Honestly they have no bad songs, One of my favorites is their cover of Kiera’s Gold. It’s live and they are amazing
Oh the Megaphone is only a Prop. They wanted this as a tribute for Queen. ❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇧👏🇬🇧👏🇬🇧👏🇬🇧👏❤️👏
People like to tell reactors that the megaphone was just a prop and the guitar solo sounds the same live.
...It was a prop used to signify the distortion added to Mitch's voice in the recording. The live performances sound arguably as good (I agree!) but not necessarily exactly the same. I'm just saying that because you mentioned the distortion effect and that's absolutely true, Kevin verified it.
Brian May shared this video on his social media when it was released... so at least the living members of Queen enjoyed it!
When they perform the song live, Mitch's mic is slightly distorted by the sound engineer during the performance. The distortion effect on the live shows is not as heavy as on the recording.
@@larrywt656 I wondered if that was the case. I've seen this performed live once, and he sounded very close to the recording, though not exactly the same.
@@larrywt656 1 ^٪
The drummer John really covered the high notes in Queen. Try their original "SING" it's a lot of fun. The end was done by sending a Twitter out to fans, the funny thing is Anna Kendrick showed up along with Pentaholics fans.
I don't know whether anyone in comments has discussed their process for developing an arrangement. You'll be pleased to know that they usually start with beats from Kevin. Then the bass (Avi or Matt) is added, then some background harmonies are layered on (like this "piano notes" in this one), and the lead comes last. When they have the rough arrangement down to their satisfaction, they send it off to Ben Bram to be finished and polished. You will see Bram's name included on the roster for their Grammy awards; sometimes he's described as the "sixth member of Pentatonix.
He's the not so secret secret member of pentatonix.
the one thing to me that really sets PTX apart from others is the fact that when they do covers they either do it as well or sometimes even better than the original....and I think that is one of the biggest reasons PTX is so popular and well loved
OMG! You have such a soothing vice! Loved to listen to you. 😇
Aww, thank you so much! ☺️
Agreed. I love a good voice and lets just say it gives me A LOT of pleasure...
PTX really sets the standard high for harmonies. I don’t think I’ve ever seen/heard something from them that wasn’t awesome. 🔥🔥🔥
I like your reactions and opinions about the video. I think the stopping of the video and your analyzing of it adds value to my appreciation of the song. If I wanted to hear it without interruption I would go to the official site or Spotify. So keep it up!
This is why I LOVE all you Pentatonix fans! Thank you!
@@JoshCastillo what he said is true! We Pentaholics have listened to each Pentatonix song AT LEAST 10 times when the song is first released (the first time to hear the song, the next 5 times to listen to each member individually, then twice more to watch/listen to our favourite, then twice more to just listen to it). Then, we’ll have it on repeat in our various playlists!
So, we’ve heard the song! 😄😄 We WANT to hear what you have to say, so even if you have to stop 4,5,6 times or more, we want to hear what you have to say! PTX are a phenomenal group! You talk coherently about tones, placements, styles, melody, harmonies (the intricacy of achieving a sound that PTX make look/sound easy), etc. Some of us (🙋🏾♀️) don’t know that stuff, so it’s good to hear it!
I LOVE that! WE LOVE that! Keep doing what you’re doing and stop whenever PTX hits you with something!
Thank You! 🤗
Josh, it amazes me that you feel you have to apologize for pausing to place your thoughts on each video... as some on here have said we the "pentaholics" have no problems with you doing so because as the other person said we listen to each video multiple times to pick out parts and focus on each member's parts... it makes us appreciate them all so much when we find out who is doing what parts with the timing and rhythms etc... PTX is simply a group of 5 (yes with a change in one member) who are all perfectionists and absolutely love what they do... the fact that this change came about frankly didn't change their musicality much (aside from Avi's definitely unique voice and low note capacity) Matt does a great job replacing this amazing singer with his own great capacity of tone and quality and personality. He fits in very well with the rest of the group and while Avi was the oldest member of the group Matt is now the youngest of them... either way they are an amazing group of consistently pure singers. I love your soothing voice explaining your perspective on each of their videos. Thank you for that...
To start with, I loved the reaction.
Also, I have seen a video of a live performance of this song and Mitch can do the guitar solo without the megaphone. It is just a prop for the video.
I thi k the most impressive thing is, Brian May of Queen has a link to this on his social media page. Pretty high praise, if you ask me.
Don’t worry about ‘talking too much’, we Pentaholics have seen each PTX performance at least 100 times each! We KNOW what’s coming next, we KNOW what’s going to blow your mind! It’s why we love them! However, we love to hear the technical side of what they’re doing (so effortlessly)! It gives more depth to our appreciation. Different points of view are like nectar to us! 🤗
I've never really heard anyone comment about the beginning and ending visuals of this video. When Pentatonix started putting out their homemade videos they were just in a living room on the couch stacked like that and I feel like that little Easter egg is their own homage to the people who have been watching them for the past ten years.
The four stars at the end, is a tribute too all 4 members of Queen ❤❤❤❤❤
Was in drumline, can confirm that getting things just right when you split up an arpeggiation like that is DIFFICULT, and they do it so well. It was great hearing you talk about some of that, I think it's often missed.
Sounds better with headphones. 🙂
Great reaction! Btw, you need a separate ASMR channel reading children’s bedtime stories coz your voice is so incredibly soothing.
Aww, thank you so much! That's very kind!
Reading anything...
Seriously! If he were to read out loud and sell an audio version of The Bible I'd buy it and play it for my youth groups!
Love your reaction to their cover of this iconic song. So nice to listen to a reactor who is informed and can share real content. Am here for more Pentatonix any time. Have you reviewed their cover of Kiiara's "Gold?" It's helpful to know the original version in order to appreciate the PTX upgrade.
True Story! 🤗
This is just one of the best ever covers of this song and the first pure classic performance by PTX. You did it great justice as well.
I liked your informative reaction. I know it is not Christmas time yet, but I would like to see you react to their version of The Twelve Days of Christmas. It is very impressive.
“Life had just begun..” gives me a Twin Peaks vibe..and Mitch has like Karen Carpenter honey, or bourbon honey going on..
Carol of the Bells (Christmas) (14 November 2012)
The Wizard of Ahhhs by Todrick Hall ft. Pentatonix (16 July 2013)
Daft Punk Medley (4 November 2013 Grammy winner)
Mary, Did You Know? (Christmas) (11 November 2014)
Hallelujah (Christmas) (21 October 2016)
Bohemian Rhapsody (7 April 2017)
Matt replaces Avi as bass
Havana (23 February 2018)
The Sound of Silence (15 February 2019)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (23 August 2019)
Blinding Lights (1 July 2020)
Dreams (22 July 2020)
Amazing Grace (5 November 2020)
also.. Home Free produces some GREAT a cappella covers such as..
Ring of Fire featuring Avi Kaplan (25 July 2014)
How Great Thou Art (28 October 2016)
Mayday (17 November 2017)
Helplessly Hoping (27 April 2018)
Man of Constant Sorrow (28 September 2018)
Go Rest High On That Mountain (3 April 2020)
Folsom Prison Blues (25 September 2020)
American Pie featuring Don McLean (3 February 2021)
When a Man Loves a Woman (12 February 2021)
listen to Mayday LAST you'll understand why later ;p
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Also.. check out another a cappella group called Voiceplay. My favorite of theirs is
Oogie Boogie's Song.
Also, their bass singer Geoff Castellucci has produced some great ones including
The Headless Horseman
Sixteen Tons and
Blackbird
Thanks
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Stop apologizing for pausing. Do back up a few seconds when you come back. But if I wanted to watch it without hearing your feedback, I would have watched the official video... again...
I once encountered a fan base that left me numerous comments telling me that they were there to hear the band and not me and to stop interrupting the song. The apologies must be an unconscious response to that lol.
But this is why I love Pentatonix fans! You all are so welcoming and overall awesome and I wanted to thank you and all the Pentatonix fans for that!
With you all the way Amy. Check my comment.
- BG
@@JoshCastillo that's something I never understood... if they wanted to strictly hear the song... go to the original song. If you want to see a reaction and hear a break down...watch someone watching it and expect pauses...those who are here for it appreciate every pause! But yes when you pause, rewind a few seconds.
@@JoshCastillo I'm sorry that happened to u its so mean when ppl do that
One of my favourite reactions. More of an analysis than reaction. Means a lot more when it’s appreciated. Freddie would have loved it. He was an amazing man RIP 💔🏴
Imagine, Hallelujah, The Prayer, Amazing Grace.... All need viewed. And we'd appreciate a reaction too ☺️
One study on Freddie's vocal range even confirmed that he was able to vary from about 92.2 Hz to 784 Hz, meaning he was reliably able to hit notes from the booming low of F#2 to the high pitch G5 - that covers a full three octaves!
Hello, thank you for the video. I would like to see your reaction to the performances of Diana Ankudinova. This is a young singer, she has covers of famous songs, as well as her own songs.
🧡 Pentatonix !
PTX took this classic and blew it the hell up! Freddy would have to be proud.
Scott's part near the end of the song is a great "punch" of climax. He really is the "punch man in a lot of their songs. He delivers such an emotional aspect when he hits that climactic part of the songs. And Kevin, WOW Kevin, and the drum sequences!!! OMG EPIC. But they all are so fantastic and so eager to share the spot light.
You should check out Kevin's solo work. He's a one-man band using looping, beatboxing, cello, organ, etc. My favorite so far is Sign of the Times: czcams.com/video/hBFlhLEU7uU/video.html
HAPPY GREGORIAN NEW YEAR!
I’m so glad I came across you on here Josh. Thank you for giving this to us. FYI, I am now a new subscriber.
This may be redundant, I haven’t been through the comments yet.
Freddy Mercury’s vocal range was from F#2 to G5. Mitch Grassi’s range on the other hand, is A1 to B7. I never realized he sang that low.
Additionally, I have to agree with Amy Bass here. After you pause a vid, backtrack it a little bit when you resume. Also her comment about apologizing for pausing. That’s what your channel is about. Telling us what your take on the music is. We know that and want to hear you. Honest.
Good luck on your channel Josh.
- BG
Avi’s overtone whistle singing is incredible! You as a drummer had to be blown away by Kevin’s triplets-like playing tuned toms! The snare drum rim shots are incredible! Oh, the meter changes (one transition is in five) and the chromaticism; this is a capella and chromatic singing is sooo difficult. Sometimes, even I as a long- time Pentaholic, often forget that they are such masters of their craft you aren’t aware sometimes that their are no instruments! One more thing... the meteors are a tribute to Brian May-an astrophysicist!
Listen to Kevin Olusalo "Down" you will love it
That high note was Roger Taylor. Freddie couldn't do it. Pentatonix are fantastic. They have some of the best arrangements I've ever heard. Especially what they did with Cohen's work.
The last guitar solo showing the shooting stars is paying homage to Brian May who was as astrophysicist.
You should check out their Daft Punk medley! One of the songs within it Kevin goes crazy with the beatboxing in ways that don't seem possible and sounds amazing.
Mitch does exactly that quitter solo live. With a prop. Without effects.
Guitar. ^^^^^
Nice reaction. Thank you. More Pentatonix please.
gonna need "white winter hymnal"
Pausing is cool. You have to with Pentatonix ✌️
Thank you for a thoughtful and intelligent reaction!! (And for knowing their names)
The guitar Solo Sounds Just as good Live!
Scott started an a cappella group for young people 8-15 years old. It's called Acapop! Kids. They have also done "Bohemian Rhapsody" with a lot of the PTX flavor. The same arranger for PTX, Ben Bram, also arranges for Acapop! Kids. They have beatboxers, too. There are about 30 kids in the group and they rotate in and out of videos. They have covered around 15 songs. Check them out! I liked your reaction. I always learn something when you react that I didn't know before. You said you though Kevin's "drums" were even in tune. He has perfect pitch, so that would make sense. Thank you!
Nothing can beat Queen but I sure if Freddie was here he would have liked it
I find this version young and refreshing
👍❤️
This is Brian Mays approved. He shared it out on his platform....
Thanks for doing PTX
Kevin and Avi I think you wanted to say. Then Matt takes over Avis place 😮❤❤❤❤❤
Nice analysis, Josh! You help so much to understand what is going on that I would otherwise miss.
He has to bend his waist to make that guitar sound.
Thanks for the great reaction
Please, make a reaction to the songs of the singer Diana Ankudinova.
I always love hearing your insight! Honestly, pausing and having the video skip a little bit is probably a good thing - when it comes to the reaction community, this video gets copyright strikes and deletions like no other I’ve heard of… best of luck to you, keep it up! If you’re interested, Daft Punk really shows off the rhythm and bass duo VERY well. (The judges on the Sing Off called them “meat and potatoes” for a reason!)
I love your bullet points. Now I'm going to check out your other reactions. I can see where you're keeping in time with the music at certain points. I can (and do) watch the original videos without people reacting, but I love hearing a different perspective. Thank you!🙂
Your reactions are great!
Just discovered your channel. Have watched many reaction videos on this but your analysis and dissection is one of the best.
Thank you so much!
This and Hallelujah are my favorites.
Mitch is on and my favorite.
🎼🎙🥰
There are no instruments in this song. Only voices. Beatboxer does the drum sounds, Mitch does guitar sounds. They are using their voices to mimic those sounds. They are awesome!
New subscriber here! Very informative in your reaction! You've got a nice voice to listen to, as well! Would love to see any PTX, Superfruit or PTX solo stuff that you put out! Thanks for this reaction!
The couch is moving on a road
No effects on Mitch's voice for the guitar solo. It is the same in a live show, he uses no megaphone then.
No effects on Mitch's voice. Nothing added just him.
Freddy would love it.😁👍
Wow...your voice is amazing!!
Wow, thank you so much!!
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Great, informed, reaction. The first split arpeggios were on the piano originally, by the way.
Does anyone know what Sir Brian May thought about Mitch’s guitar solo and Kevin’s drums.
They worked on this arrangement for five years before they finally recorded it out of respect to the original song.
Here's a little insight into the making of this video: czcams.com/video/Q8ugJnIG_Lk/video.html
We’re called pentaholics!
The whole song is designed to be over the top. A subdued video would be a major mistake. Drama!
I remember when this song first played on Kasey Kasem's top 50 radio show. It was clearly more dramatic - shockingly - than any of the other music on the weekly show. My reaction was "What the hell just happened?".
Now for the ultimate beat-boxing breakdown, react to "Daft Punk Medley" by Pentatonix. You should also check out Sina, a young female drummer.
I actually have a couple of videos on Sina already here on this very channel! Thank you for the suggestions!
@@JoshCastillo I guess I didn't go back far enough. Correction I need to look more carefully, somehow I missed them when they were right in front of me.
Hello! Thank you for the video!Please pay attention to the young singer Diana Ankudinova.Make reactions to the songs of Wicked game, Human🌞🌞🌞DIANA ANKUDINOVA is a talented young singer. I would like to know your opinion. I think you will be surprised. Diana has a very unusual voice and artistic presentation for her age.🌹🌹🌹 Thanks in advance
Diana this is the best thing I've ever heard in my life 🤯 😍
Diana Ankudinova 😊👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥🎉💫💯
I've gotten a couple of comments suggesting Ms. Diana Akunidinova so she must be great! I will definitely add her to list!
It’s a reaction video, don’t worry about pausing, you have to pause to react.
To the Pentaholics:
So, I think it is recent enough that I can trace back to the first reference to PTX covers as "upgrades" (no argument here) but can anyone tell me who first coined the term Pentaholic? Doesn't affect me being one but I'm curious. Just the way my mind works, when it works at all.
Also, nice analysis. Sorry if it seems rude to put a comment to the Pentaholics before one to the reactor. Just been thinking about that question for a while now.
Watch white Winter Psalm,, Ptx
Fun song
If you have a chance, please react to FORESTELLA's "Bohemian Rhapsody" I'm curious about your opinion.
Please react to: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Leave the Door Open [Official Video]
You will enjoy the drum work.
Ooo, big fan of Leave the Door Open. Definitely think that I'll check it out! Thank you!
The Grassi Guitar does not require a megaphone. It is just a prop to draw attention to who is making the sound. I heard it done live and it was EPIC.
Kevin isn’t human.
You were talking about an arpeggiated guitar sequence, but isn't that a piano in the original?
Yes you’re right, I totally misspoke! Seems to happen when I get excited lol
Mitch is such a colourful character!!! But I love him just the way he is!!
You are definitely doing yourself a disservice by not listening with headphones
He's using ear buds I believe.
My 71 yr old ears have a hard time following each artist. I think it would be really cool if you could listen to each singer without the others. PTX are the greatest. As a bass singer in my younger years. I like to hear Avi, to bad he isn't with them anymore.
Will you pls react to SNARKY PUPPY - LINGUS ??? Pls
You have to pause or copyright will block you/
You have a beautiful, soothing and sexy voice. Also reacts great!
Larnell Lewis on drumeo pls
Larnell Lewis is definitely on my list! And I'll definitely add Snarky Puppy as well purely on their name lol. Thank you!
Great reaction but1 point think you messed up. There are no special effects added to their voices. They never do anything studio that they cannot reproduce life. In the live shows Mitch does not use the megaphone
No effects on Mitch’s voice! He doesn’t use a megaphone in live concerts and he sounds exactly the same!
Live he sounds the same
Pentatonix don’t do covers….they only do upgrades!
I'm sad that being a drummer you did not talk about Kevin's beatboxing but one time super briefly. That's why I clicked on the video bc he sounds like a whole drum kit here. Maybe next time?
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