PENTATONIX KEEP AMAZING ME! | RETRO QUIN REACTS TO PENTATONIX "O HOLY NIGHT" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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  • čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
  • Today I will be checking out another amazing group of singers by the name of Pentatonix. I will be reacting to "O Holy Night" and breaking down the lyrics as well as giving my thoughts, opinions, and analysis on the video. Make sure to smash the subscribe button and let's grow together as a family!
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Komentáře • 127

  • @Sunshiningme-jj9of
    @Sunshiningme-jj9of Před 15 dny +2

    I've been having a really rough day. Then it occurred to me to come to your channel. Wow, you and Ptx. My day got better almost instantly. Thank you so much! ♥️😃🙏😁🌹💜

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 14 dny +1

      Major love and u are very welcome. Glad that everything got better for u ❤️❤️🙏🏾

  • @catherinelopresti7121
    @catherinelopresti7121 Před měsícem +18

    This is, by far, my favorite cover of this song!! Scott's grit, Kirsti's belt....Goosebumps every time! Can't wait to see what they put out starting in about 5 months for Christmas this year!!! I am so glad you are reacting to PTX! Love your reactions. You show pure joy.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much. I’ll definitely be on top of their Christmas songs this year. Especially since I just started checking them out

  • @melissacoviello2886
    @melissacoviello2886 Před měsícem +7

    They make me feel pure bliss! This is perfection and no, you can never be prepared for Mitch’s stunning voice, or any of them.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      I agree! I can sense whn it’s about to happen, but he knocks me off my feet every single time 😅

  • @bradsouthers7476
    @bradsouthers7476 Před měsícem +7

    It's nearly the end of May, and this is proof that Christmas is always in season with Pentatonix.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      U ain’t neva lied wit that one! I could listen to them no matter what time of the year it is

  • @LeskeyC001
    @LeskeyC001 Před měsícem +9

    The way she held that note! I could see you enjoying every moment of this and this is exactly why I’ve been looking forward to more PTX with you. Keep it coming. Much love from you-know-where!

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Much love and this was beautiful. I couldn’t help but to enjoy every moment of this one ❤️

  • @ShinyElfriend
    @ShinyElfriend Před měsícem +8

    I absolutely love your reactions! I have been a fan of PTX since 2011, and if you’re like me, no, you’ll never get used to it. 😊

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +2

      Thank u so much. With this greatness it’s hard to ever get used to it. It’s like angels singing every single time

  • @mollykeefe2870
    @mollykeefe2870 Před měsícem +5

    This is my most favorite Christmas Carol of all time... and they KILLED it! this is world class singing...... :)

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      I agree!! It seems like the songs keep getting better & better as I react to them

  • @kathycarias1271
    @kathycarias1271 Před měsícem +5

    Another great reaction to our amazing PTX! I've been a Pentaholic for years and I'm still not used to it! They blow me away every time.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      Thank u so much and u right! It’s one of those things that u can never fully get used to

  • @jdb4519
    @jdb4519 Před měsícem +15

    Another great reaction from you. I get not wanting to pause, but don't mind it because we want to hear your opinion. That's why we Pentaholics follow you. I know that Matt Sallee's Christian faith is strong, and he did put a lot of effort into it, but I didn't notice those veins popping out until you pointed it out. Thanks for pointing that out. Yes they put every ounce of faith, effort and energy into this one. This just gives me goosebumps and good feels every time I listen to it. It's definitely my favorite. And yes, that Mitch slap happens every time whether you've heard it a million times before or not. His voice is just liquid gold. Thanks again for the great reaction!

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +2

      Thank u so much and ur very welcome. Whn im listening to them i get so caught up in their amazing voices that i never want to pause it. I can just listen to them over and over

  • @Bonofox1
    @Bonofox1 Před měsícem +4

    That's exactly what they are, Heavenly Angels here on Earth 💞

  • @peteswing8511
    @peteswing8511 Před měsícem +3

    The pure beauty of the human voice

  • @shanirasor1161
    @shanirasor1161 Před 21 dnem +4

    I'll never be tired of seeing the genuine joy on someone's face when listening to Pentatonix. This was a fantastic reaction my brotha

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 18 dny +1

      I appreciate u so much. This absolutely warmed my heart ❤️

    • @shanirasor1161
      @shanirasor1161 Před 17 dny

      @@RetroQuinReacts Keep doin what you doin king!

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 15 dny +1

      @shanirasor1161 most definitely. Much love ❤️❤️

  • @pjb3583
    @pjb3583 Před měsícem +7

    New subscriber, just found you. Love your delight in PTX, so happy to welcome another reactor to the crew! They have said, over the years, that they love it when audiences sing along at their concerts. But, just like your hesitation in pausing the video, I can’t imagine my voice adding anything to the mix and I would much rather listen. Loved your reaction! Peace from Ohio …

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much. Their voices are so amazing. It’s hard to describe it in words

  • @vidsorama2
    @vidsorama2 Před měsícem +4

    Thank you for your great reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. They constantly amaze me too. You were right about them giving their all when performing. I love them for it. Matt is the son of a Music Pastor and has been singing most of his life. Kirstin is the queen of belting out notes and holding them for extremely long times. They are all so good.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      U are very welcome and thanks for that added info as well 🙏🏾

  • @vickyrobertson3166
    @vickyrobertson3166 Před měsícem +4

    I know how you feel. I listen to them every day. They always put a smile on my face. My favorite live video from them is "Joyful Joyful" Live from the evergreen experience. I know you will love it.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Agreed and thanks for that suggestion. I’ll definitely be checking that one out

  • @jimk9860
    @jimk9860 Před měsícem +5

    Great reaction. I can tell you're truly inspired by their God-given talent. I can't tell you how many times I've watched them sing O Holy Night. I look forward to your next reaction.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 29 dny

      Thank u so much. It brings me so much joy to listen to such beautiful voices. I’ll have more coming soon

  • @brodee2002
    @brodee2002 Před měsícem +4

    I don't see how in this world you grew up in Church & ain't never heard this song!!

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      lol ikr 😅. I was almost ashamed to admit that lol

  • @mikeb1too
    @mikeb1too Před měsícem +3

    this is my favorite version of this song , it has to be fate that this much talent came to gether ,its just incredible

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      For sure. They done this one to perfection ❤️

  • @michellebarry1555
    @michellebarry1555 Před měsícem +3

    Great reaction ☺️

  • @danielcarter837
    @danielcarter837 Před měsícem +2

    This one absolutely left in tears and just struck silent. I could not put a reaction to this into words. Many reactors felt the same way.
    Every time we think they can't raise the bar any higher they do.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      I agree! This is definitely a 1 of 1 sound form them and it’s a beauty each time I hear them too

  • @davephillips7209
    @davephillips7209 Před měsícem +3

    Pure joy!, that talent is just other-worldly. We haven't got used to it yet after 12 years. "Love Again" is an original EDM song...yes EDM done A Capella.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      I honestly don’t ever think we’ll ever get used to it because it’s like amazement happening over and over again either each listen. And I’ll definitely be checking that one out too

  • @bigfanfromIdaho
    @bigfanfromIdaho Před měsícem +4

    Thanks for reacting to this! So many chills. Every one of them stood out in this one.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Ur very welcome and u right! I love how each one of them can stand out solo in songs and come together for that beautiful sound

  • @simsweechuah9753
    @simsweechuah9753 Před měsícem +4

    Thank you for your reaction to this astounding video. It is their latest video but all their older ones are fantastic too.
    The Lion King, the Evolution of Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, La, La Latch, the list is over 200 long. Happy exploring in the rabbit hole!

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      U are very welcome and thank h for this list. I plan to check out much more of Pentatonix

  • @kenfuller9181
    @kenfuller9181 Před měsícem +4

    Mitch sweeps us off our feet then slaps us across the face!

  • @df5199
    @df5199 Před měsícem +4

    Loved Kirstie’s belts. Recommend their cover of Kiss From A Rose.

  • @celiachristman104
    @celiachristman104 Před měsícem +4

    Loved your reaction. I look forward to hearing you comment on specific band members. You said "Mitch" was always a surprise to you (high voice). Scott opened the song (blonde). Matt was the one who you saw really felt what he was singing, and Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty) was out of this world sustaining that last note. This would all be nothing without Kevin, the beatboxer, who keeps everything in time. If you have trouble remembering names, make a cheat sheet and have it with you when you react to PTX. On to the next PTX reaction. Now you can see why it was heavily requested.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much and that’s a great idea too. I might just have to make me a cheat sheet until I remember them ❤️

  • @normandtremblay5498
    @normandtremblay5498 Před měsícem +4

    Love your reaction..yes it's a "sound wall"

  • @shilohauraable
    @shilohauraable Před měsícem +3

    I love the way this group is able to go from one member belting a solo and then seamlessly melting into the harmonies as another member comes out of the harmonies and into a strong solo! It's amazing & very difficult to do! Great example is when Matt is singing solo in Sound of Silence and, in the middle of his verse, Kirstie takes over the actual tune for a couple of notes & then melts into background harmonies as Matt finishes his verse! It's so smooth that many don't even notice! That's the PTX magic! 💞

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      It absolutely correct! Thats one of the things that I love about them. And like u said, I don’t think ppl realize how hard that is to master, but they have definitely perfected it

  • @elainedavis9053
    @elainedavis9053 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks so much - Awesome Reaction!

  • @dejns6945
    @dejns6945 Před měsícem +2

    This is an old Christmas carol. You haven't heard it. I'm 69 but heard this as a kid.😮 I'm an old Pentaholic.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      I think I been living under a rock lol. I’ve always heard about it, but never listened to it for myself. I may have heard it as a kid but I don’t remember it

  • @HelenWheelsUtah
    @HelenWheelsUtah Před 17 dny

    In my opinion, this is the best song they have recorded so far. I almost said the best song that they've ever recorded, but if I know Pentatonix, they will find a way to top even this. Thanks for the great reaction! Cheers!

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 15 dny

      U are very welcome. I’m so glad that I was introduced to such an amazing group!

  • @lindaosmon5224
    @lindaosmon5224 Před měsícem +4

    The names of the members you are looking for are .Scott Hoying the tall blonde who started the song. Matt Sallee was the second singer, his father is actually a Pastor so he grew up in the church. Third singer is Mitch Grassi, the female is Kirsten Maldonado. And last but not least is Kevin Olusola beat boxer extraordinaire.

  • @kirkrelf1402
    @kirkrelf1402 Před měsícem +3

    There is something so likeable about you and all of your reviews. Thanks for spreading joy.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      I greatly appreciate that so much. There will be much more soon ❤️❤️

  • @JayZFranks83181
    @JayZFranks83181 Před měsícem +3

    OMG finally!!! ❤😊 Probably my favorite reaction to this. Love you so much

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much. Love u even more and thanks for supporting ❤️❤️

  • @melinda4796
    @melinda4796 Před měsícem +3

    I just love to see the joy in your face when listening to them. Really enhances the reaction. Keep up the good work. 😊

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much and I most definitely will. They are amazing!

  • @margretrosenberg420
    @margretrosenberg420 Před měsícem +2

    The members of #Pentatonix - in this video we have:
    • The tall blond guy who solos first in this song is Scott Hoying, lyric baritone. When describing a man's vocal range, the term "lyric" means that the actual range is greater than the nominal range. Scott's range starts in the middle of the bass range, on the low end, and extends through most of a normal tenor range on the high end. In live performances, when the bass is soloing, Scott can and does take over the bass harmony line.
    • The black guy who solos next is Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable), lyric bass. Matt joined the group in late 2017 or early 2018 (depending on how you figure it) after their original bass found it necessary to resign for a variety of personal reasons, but Matt has now been with Pentatonix longer than their original bass was. Matt has an incredible range, all the way from a low bass to near the top of a normal tenor range; I believe he has the largest range of any member of Pentatonix, past or present.
    • The third soloist, white guy with a dark mustache, is Mitch Grassi (pronounced Grah'-see, emphasis on the first syllable), natural contratenor. Mitch has a range of just over six octaves and is considered by all the other members of Pentatonix to be the best singer in the band. He's known for his ethereal high vocals, and switches seamlessly between chest voice, mixed voice, and head voice. Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men, has said that Mitch has "one of the prettiest voices I have ever heard in my life."
    • The fourth soloist is Kirstin (also known as Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado, the only woman in the group. Kirstin sings anywhere from low alto through coloratura soprano, the highest soprano range, and she has fantastic whistle notes on top of that. Lately Pentatonix has begun referring to her as an "alto soprano."
    • The fifth member of Pentatonix is the other black guy, Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable), beatboxer extraordinaire. Somewhere there may be a better beatboxer than Kevin, but if so I've never encountered him or her. Kevin is generally too busy being the entire percussion section to sing, but when he does sing he has a lovely tenor voice that occasionally dips into the uppermost reaches of baritone, and he's known for the beauty of his falsetto. He's also a pretty good rapper.
    Kevin has perfect pitch. He began piano lessons at age 4, cello at age 6, and alto saxophone at age 10. He beatboxes while playing the cello, a technique he calls "celloboxing." He performed at Carnegie Hall twice when he was a teenager, once on piano and once on saxophone. He graduated from Yale in 2011 with a pre-med major and had been accepted to Yale Medical School before he decided to become a professional beatboxer instead of a brilliant surgeon. He speaks five languages fluently: English, French, Spanish, German, and Mandarin Chinese. He's one of the kindest people in the world, and when he laughs he makes the whole planet seem like a brighter place.
    • Not in this video (but you will see and hear him in many others) is their original bass, a bearded white guy who usually wore a beanie or stocking cap: Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee, emphasis on the first syllable) Kaplan, lyric bass. Avi is an operatically trained basso profundo - his lowest notes have blown out speakers in live performances - but his range extends upward to about the middle of the tenor range. Since leaving Pentatonix Avi has gone on to have an extremely successful solo career; you can find his CZcams channel here: youtube.com/@AviKaplanMusic I highly recommend subscribing.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much for detailing all of this. I’ll make sure to check out Avi channel too. I bet he got more amazing music as well

  • @vanessaramstack
    @vanessaramstack Před 12 dny

    i absolutely LOVE listening along with you!! the way you describe not only the sounds you're hearing, but also how you're feeling - so lovely :) much love from Chicago ~

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 9 dny

      Thank u so much. Definitely glad that u enjoyed and much love ❤️❤️❤️

  • @SnarkyB
    @SnarkyB Před 11 dny

    Ok the next one you need to check out for Christmas songs is definitely “Mary Did You Know”. A really fun non-Christmas one is “Can’t Hold Us”.

  • @Shaylene2779
    @Shaylene2779 Před měsícem +1

    I knew you would love this one! And it’s hard to find the right words when you’re done listening to it. They all did amazing as usual but Kirstie just killing the end of it is my fav part.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      Most definitely! It’s like I try to put it in words and find myself scrambling to find the perfect thing to say about them because they are so amazing

    • @Shaylene2779
      @Shaylene2779 Před měsícem

      @@RetroQuinReacts you should absolutely do Can You Feel The Love Tonight next 😁

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      @Shaylene2779 I’ll make a note of it ☺️

  • @coleensakamoto6844
    @coleensakamoto6844 Před 29 dny +1

    You HAD to have heard this most beautiful Christmas Carol, you just never paid it a any attention. I bet this coming Christmas you will hear it all over the place. It's my favorite Christmas Carol because of the message. God's plan of Salvation finally came to Earth that night. His long awaited plan. "Fall on your knees! Oh hear the angel voices! Oh night devine! Oh, night, when Christ was born!" This song tells of what the true meaning of Christmas is. Of what the birth of Christ meant, and still means, to ALL Mankind. Oh! Holy Night!!!

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 26 dny

      Thank u so much. I probably heard it, but didn’t kno. I’ll definitely be paying attention going forward tho. Especially after hearing them sing it ❤️

  • @tss9886
    @tss9886 Před měsícem +2

    Pentatonics are known for being authentic in their singing even in recorded tracks there is no auto tuning.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 28 dny

      That’s what I love about them. Everything is natural and still sounds amazing

  • @robin8773
    @robin8773 Před měsícem +1

    i find it facinating that they can sing all genres of music..some in other languages. they can rap. their original music is really good. they have many collaborations. they do have something special. there are so so many songs that will make you feel this way. after a while you will be able to tell the early years from the more recent., not only by their many styles/looks but also how they keep improving at their craft. i am enjoying your reactions.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much and I appreciate h for supporting and giving me that information. That’ll be something that I’ll definitely be paying attention to

  • @judithbush939
    @judithbush939 Před měsícem +2

    Your joy shows in your face. It's a p;easure to listed to a reactor who can give his opinion with tearing the song apart. I don't know if you have been told ,One thing that makes Pentatonix so wonderful is that they leave their egos at home when they are are recording and this often gives all of them a chance to shine. You are right about Mitch-. We 've come to look for that special moment. he is a counter-tenor and can sing very high notes with ease and go right back into other music registers without losing a note. When Kirsty, it touches you in heart. When Matt sings, is like velvet, when Scott sitt sings, he show us versatility. When Kevin sing(He's the beatboxer, It like an gentle angel sings.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much and I appreciate u so much for sharing that. A few other ppl mentioned it as well, but I always like to see it multiple times because it helps me remember it

  • @Dreama-ue2fu
    @Dreama-ue2fu Před 9 dny

    Great reaction!

  • @noggie3934
    @noggie3934 Před měsícem +2

    I am still finding it hard to believe that you have never heard this song before? Especially when you mentioned going to church. 😮

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      lol ikr. I’ve always heard of the song, but never heard it for myself. I’m going to blame my mom for that one 😅

  • @marablemorgan8292
    @marablemorgan8292 Před 18 dny

    ⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡

  • @debbiea4786
    @debbiea4786 Před 23 dny +1

    I absolutely love your reaction to this song. The joy you display during your reaction to PTX is refreshing. You just gained another sub. Keep them coming. You should put Imagine, Mary Did You Know?, and Come All Ye Faithful on your list ❤

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 20 dny +2

      I appreciate that so much and I’ll definitely keep em coming ❤️❤️

  • @megan722
    @megan722 Před měsícem +2

    Great reaction! Great smile! 😊

  • @margretrosenberg420
    @margretrosenberg420 Před měsícem

    Where #Pentatonix came from:
    Kirstin, Mitch, and Scott all grew up in Arlington, Texas. All of them were involved with community musical theater as children, and Mitch met both Scott and Kirstin there (separately) when they were still pre-teens, and became friends with each of them. However, Scott and Kirstin didn't meet each other until they were fourteen and in the same high school class. All three were choir geeks (duh), and they quickly became best friends in high school. And if you're wondering what was in the water in Arlington in the early 1990s that three such remarkably talented people should all be born in such proximity, you aren't the only one.
    There was some kind of singing contest to meet the stars of _Glee,_ and the three of them wanted to enter, so they formed a trio which they named "The Trio." (I know; not very imaginative. They're somewhat better with that now.) They lost the contest, but they kept The Trio together anyway; they performed at school functions and occasionally on local television. Pentaholics still refer to these three as "the trio," and the trio is the heart of Pentatonix.
    Kirstin and Scott were a year ahead of Mitch; they graduated in 2010, when Mitch was still in eleventh grade, and both went away for their freshman year of college. Kirstin went to the University of Oklahoma (with a full ride scholarship!), and Scott went to the University of Southern Califonia.
    Scott is a very outgoing person, so he immediately began looking around for extracurricular activities where he could meet people and make new friends, and he found an award-winning amateur a cappella group named SoCal VoCals, which he joined. While there he met a former member named Ben Bram, who at the time was a coach on NBC's a cappella competition show named _"The Sing-Off."_ A cappella groups would audition for the show, and those that passed appeared throughout the season. There was a panel of three judges, all professional musicians, who would critique each performance. Along the way some groups would be eliminated, narrowing the field, and at the end of the season viewers would be invited to vote on a winner. The winning group would receive $200,000 and a recording contract with Epic, a minor subsidiary of Sony, the show's sponsor.
    Scott was intrigued. He thought The Trio could be competitive, and if they could get a recording contract they could have a career doing what they most loved, with the people they most loved. So he talked to Kirstin, who thought his idea had promise, and at the end of their first year of college the two of them headed back to Arlington to be there for Mitch's graduation and to talk with Mitch about Scott's idea.
    Meanwhile, back in Arlington Mitch had been having a very difficult year. His best friends weren't there, and as an out-of-the-closet young gay man with an unusually high voice he was being seriously bullied. And unfortunately, since the bullying was ostensibly for his voice he was quickly developing the notion that there was something wrong with his voice and that no one would want to hear him sing. So when Scott presented his idea Mitch was on board; it was a way to get away from the bullies. He had doubts about his ability to carry his weight in the group, because of the bullying, but he was willing to try, and if Scott and Kirstin said they could win, well, maybe they could.
    So with everyone agreed, Scott called Ben Bram to find out how to arrange for an audition, and this is where they met their first setback. _The Sing-Off_ had a size requirement; the minimum size allowed was five. The Trio needed two new members and a new name. They were stumped.
    Ben suggested that they'd profit from adding a rhythm section: a bass and a beatboxer, and he knew the perfect person to recommend for the bass, a guy named Avi Kaplan. They talked to Avi, and he was very interested, so that took care of the bass, but where to find the beatboxer? Ben didn't have any suggestions. So in desperation they typed "beatboxer" into a CZcams search box and the first hit they got was a black guy playing a classical piece on the cello and beatboxing at the same time. And all of them said, "Wow! He's the one! How can we get in touch with him?"
    They were in luck. At the time CZcams had something called CZcams messages, which would allow private messages between members (now discontinued), so they sent Kevin a private message: "Hey! We really love your stuff, and we wonder if you'd be interested in flying across the country to join four strangers to audition for an a cappella competition show on television?" And Kevin messaged them back: "Normally I'd be there in a heart beat; I love a cappella and have been in a cappella groups before. But right now I'm studying for my final exams for my pre-med major from Yale." Oh. That sounded pretty definite; better keep looking. So they kept looking, and they found someone, but he was no Kevin Olusola. Oh well; you work with what you have.
    And two weeks later Kevin messaged them again: "Good news! I just graduated. If the gig's still open I can fly out." He arrived the day before their audition. Mitch had to skip his graduation ceremony to attend the audition. But even with just a day of rehearsal they still passed the audition; they were in.
    Oh, yes, the name. Pentatonix is named for the pentatonic scale, which has five (penta) tones just as Pentatonix has five (Penta) singers. In other words, it's a fancier way of saying they're now "The Quintet." 😂
    Pentatonix appeared throughout season three of _The Sing-Off,_ and eventually won. All those performances are available on CZcams and are well worth watching, preferably in order so you can see how they grew throughout the season. Some of them are as good as anything they've done since (which is saying a lot) and are only available in those old videos. (Note: If you decide to react to these, be sure and watch the versions that contain the show's introduction of Pentatonix just before the performance, and the judges' critiques of the performance, and any comments Pentatonix made backstage.)
    So, they'd won _The Sing-Off,_ complete with recording contract. Time to move to California permanently and begin recording. And a week later Epic reneged on the contract, saying that they didn't know how to market a cappella. But at this point Pentatonix weren't willing to give up; they WANTED that career they'd been working toward. So they pooled their winnings and lived frugally. The four men shared two apartments, to cut down on expenses. They arranged music and rehearsed every day, and when they had a song ready they used their iPhones to record themselves anywhere they could find good acoustics, and sometimes in places with acoustics that were just okay. And they posted to CZcams. Their fans from _The Sing-Off_ quickly found them there, and subscribed, and they began to get more views and more subscribers, and to pick up a few patrons. In fact, they were going viral. And Sony noticed, and approached them with an offer: Perhaps Pentatonix would like a recording contract with Madison Gate, another minor subsidiary? Hmmm. 🤔 Would they like a recording contract? Might have to think about that, for a second or two. Darn right they'd like a recording contract!
    And then came "Daft Punk Medley," and Pentatonix won their first Grammy. And again, Sony took notice, and approached Pentatonix: "We've been thinking about it and we believe you might find a better fit with our flagship label, RCA. Are you interested?" They've been with RCA ever since. They go on tours world wide and perform to sold-out venues. They put out at LEAST one album a year, frequently more. One has gone Gold and one has gone Platinum twice. They have three Grammys and recently received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. And they are the only a cappella band to have won so much as ONE Grammy, or to be represented on the Walk of Fame.
    There's a Pentatonix original song named "The Lucky Ones." It's autobiographical, written by Scott. They put their success down to luck, especially the luck that they managed to somehow stick together during the lean years. I agree, Pentatonix was lucky, but not the way Scott means. They were lucky that Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch were all born around the same time in a small town, so they could become best friends. It was lucky that Scott met Ben Bram. It was lucky that Ben knew Avi. It was lucky that Kevin posted that celloboxing video. And when Avi needed to leave them it was lucky that such a talented and loving person as Matt was available. ALL of their luck amounts to the right person was in the right place at the right time.
    They didn't manage to stick together during the lean years because they were lucky; they stuck together because they had become family, and that's what families do. Most of what Scott calls "luck" are things that I call "character."

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      This is by far one of the best breakdowns of the group! I gotta save this one in the archives so I can reference from time to time ❤️

  • @margretrosenberg420
    @margretrosenberg420 Před měsícem +1

    #Pentatonix published "O Holy Night" in 2012, on their first Christmas album, "PTXmas."
    Have you noticed that Pentatonix has published a LOT of Christmas albums? Well, so has Pentatonix. More specifically, Pentatonix has noticed that they're running out of Christmas songs they haven't already done, but it's hard to break with tradition; they don't want to stop publishing Christmas albums. What to do, what to do? 🤔
    Okay, obviously it was time to write some more Christmas songs. So Kirstin and Kevin came up with "Please, Santa, Please." Good. One down, how many more to go? THIRTY? Oh dear.
    Well, obviously that isn't a complete solution. Time for a Google search. "Songs that talk about snow." Great! Let's add "Kiss From a Rose." Now we're down to twenty-nine. Drat! Okay, you know what guys? We're just going to have to make it a compilation album this year. We can call it "Greatest Christmas Hits."
    So that's what they did. But when it came to "O Holy Night" they realized that they could do it a lot better now than they did in 2012, especially since they can make use of Matt's incredible range, so they re-recorded it. Good idea; this is one of three songs from this album that I think may get Grammy nominations next year. 🤞

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thanks for detailing all of this. I didn’t kno they had so many Christmas songs until yall started telling me about it. I’m definitely going to have a great time reacting to them this year

    • @margretrosenberg420
      @margretrosenberg420 Před měsícem

      @@RetroQuinReacts Most pentaholics have given up on separating them; we just listen to Christmas songs year-round. Just for starters, their Christmas albums always seem to include at least one song that isn't really a Christmas song. Examples include:
      "Hallelujah"
      "White Winter Hymnal" (a very strange song about decapitation, of all things)
      "The Prayer"
      "Kiss From A Rose"
      "Prayers For This World"

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem +1

      @margretrosenberg420 thank u so much. With amazing voices like theirs, I can listen to any song at any time of the year ❤️🙏🏾

    • @margretrosenberg420
      @margretrosenberg420 Před měsícem

      @@RetroQuinReacts In that case, I have two recommendations for you:
      "Pure Imagination / Christmas Time Is Here" (preferably the live Vevo recording)
      "O Come All Ye Faithful" (Trust me on this one; you're going to want to play it the next time you give a party.)

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 29 dny +1

      @margretrosenberg420 I appreciate that! Imma definitely check out all of these ❤️🙏🏾

  • @jcs1025
    @jcs1025 Před měsícem

    New subscriber! What I love about this arrangement is their deliberate use of silence and pauses throughout. Risky to do with a cappella because there are no instruments to back them up when they are not seeing. It really builds that sense of anticipation, especially as the number grows in the second half.
    I really hope they master this one live so they can put it in this year’s Christmas tour. Typically their live arrangements are slightly different than their official recording arrangements. They performed this live once last tour. So I’m hoping that it makes it this year’s tour. To me this is just as powerful as their arrangements of Hallelujah, Sound of silence, or Bohemian Rhapsody.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much and very well said. The silence definitely builds up the anticipation and they are great at doing that too

  • @kristipierce4735
    @kristipierce4735 Před měsícem

    I’ve heard this over a hundred times, and I get full body chills every time!! This is a masterpiece beyond masterpieces. If you haven’t heard their cover of The Prayer, you should, as it has a similar epic vibe! You would also like Joyful Joyful (live from the Evergreen Experience). Subbing for more PTX (and your joyful smile) 😊.

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      Thank u so much ❤️. I checked out The Prayer and it was absolutely amazing! I’m going to make a note of these other suggestions so I can do them too.

    • @kristipierce4735
      @kristipierce4735 Před měsícem

      @@RetroQuinReacts I haven’t checked, but I probably commented on your reaction 😂. I watch a lot of PTX reactions, and I don’t keep very good track of which songs I’ve recommended. I need to check playlists first! 💜

    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před měsícem

      @kristipierce4735 lol for sure. It’s definitely a possibility 😅

  • @gunnarjinx
    @gunnarjinx Před měsícem +2

    NEVER heard this song ... then get ready to FEEL IT ... HOME FREE version is ... oh man... beyond words = czcams.com/video/CO6OZIY-lYw/video.html

  • @martymcghee3742
    @martymcghee3742 Před měsícem

    ❤❤❤😊❤THEREFORE ❤FOREVERNOW❤AND FOREVERMORE❤PRAISE THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS❤❤❤😊❤THANK YOU ❤LORD❤MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERY MORNING❤AND❤HAPPY NEW DAY EVERY NIGHT❤IN JESUS’ NAME❤❤❤😊❤AMEN

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    @user-zx4jj6jv1v Před měsícem

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    • @RetroQuinReacts
      @RetroQuinReacts  Před 27 dny

      Ur very welcome & thank u. Whn I get a chance I’ll check her out

  • @MCP920
    @MCP920 Před 29 dny +1

    What just happened?

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    @user-wn5ez4wc3n Před měsícem

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