Music Teacher Reacts to Pentatonix The Sound of Silence
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- Music Teacher Reacts to Pentatonix The Sound of Silence
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just a note this was an official video so it was lip-synced for the video. anything that says official video is done like any music video they play the music in the background and the band lip-syncs the words for the video, but boy they gave it a very theatrical production value even though it was just one guy filming them in a warehouse. it shows they were all choir and musical theater 'nerds' as they say. i just love these guys and how much they love what they do and how they are all just so good at it! thank you for your very sincere reaction and for knowing who they are i watch a lot of these and its amazing how many people just do a blind reaction not knowing anything about them and their guessing is so annoying lol they should at least look up the band and learn something about them before listening to the songs dont you think?
I actually literally like Disturbed version of the song. I think you should do a reaction to their version of this. It's completely different and I feel like gives a song a whole different meaning.
If you notice, you will see that Scott is doing the bass line while Matt has taken lead.
I knew he did that but I honestly just never listened for it in this one. He's such a beast
When you listen to this song, The Simon & Garfunkel original was like the warning, the despair, Disturbed was like the anger of no one listening. PTX version has a feeling of hope that we will now listen.
Good analysis but I have to say I really loved the Disturbed version and the PTX version is awesome too. I’m not too into Simon and Garfunkel.
@@bobcieslinski Same!!!! Different but so good!
That is always how I felt about the three different versions. And I ESPECIALLY agree about Pentatonix sounding like hope
Exactly! I love all three versions they give a different perspective to the same song. I love the original and Disturbed versions, but Pentatonix version is now my favorite.
I loved the disturbed version too. I’m not into Simon and Garfunkel either.
Chills every time she comes in.
When Matt and Kristie sing together on Matt's part it is so overlooked, but it gives that section a special feel. Kevin is unreal in this, but he is unreal in all their songs and at this point you don't notice him often enough because you just expect it.
PTX has brought these Lyrics to LIFE! 🥰
Yes, Scott is an excellent baritone. I wish we heard it more, it seems their mostly pop music choices require him to use his higher range most of the time.
Edited to add, I think you would LOVE their rendition of Amazing Grace. They all shine, especially Kirstie and Kevin.
Can we agree that the real star of this video is that single lightbulb winking at us from time to time behind Scott’s head?!?
"They just take you to a whole other level." Yuppers for sure. Wonderful reaction. Take care all.
Pentatonix always honors the song but go 2.0 with it. They improve the song but never lose the original within it. Great reaction... be blessed
Each singer singing in their own style. Never thought of that before.
Recommend their Seasons Of Love (televised version).
I've looked through your pentatonix playlist and I see you haven't dont their other 2 grammy award songs.....dance of the sugar plum fairies and jolene w/ dolly parton. another must is mad world. thank you for your reactions...have a blessed day.
Thanks Perry! I figured I’d wait alittle closer to the holiday season for that one and the Dolly Oarton one is on my list now. Thanks!
@@bobcieslinski Please do their video on Imagine!! The harmonies will literally be like nothing you've ever heard. It's so emotional and a true experience. You will have chills on chills! I promise you won't regret it!! By the way, just found you & subscribed! 😊❤️
@@sashabenoit1518 thanks for the suggestion and for subbing Sasha!
I get chills everytime I listen to this version
You’d love “can you feel the love tonight”… so much going in this one! As always, their arrangements are 🔥🔥🔥
I did love it. I made a video this past summer and it was up for about 3 hours and then it got blocked. The video has 3,000 views but no one is going to see it now. What a shame. I am looking into other places I can show those videos.
You need to critique Mary Did You Know. They did in a cave and was AWESOME!!!
I’ve never seen any reviewer comment on the fact that as Scott starts by singing “ Hello darkness my old friend” there is a pinhole of light streaming in from behind him that keeps peeking out from behind his head off and on. It’s as if the light is trying to come in. I love that they did that.
Lots of great things in this one thanks Susan.
Simon and Garfunkel would be proud. Such power and yet a beautiful upgrade.
I think the next Pentatonix video you should hear is "My Heart with You". It is the quietest cover that they do. During their recent tour, even though the crowd might be thousands, they would put their microphones down, stand in a tight circle facing each other, and sing this song. The audience had to be as quiet as a church mouse to hear, but it was one of the highlights of the night. Having said that I recommend you do NOT listen to a live performance because there is always a few audience members who whoop and holler and it's very distracting. Two of the Pentatonix membership have said it's the song they look most forward to performing. When they sing this song, the five become one.
And to experience their 5 part harmony with Avi, Run to You (written by Avi & Kevin) and Light in the Hallway (written by Scott & lead sung by Avi per Scott's request). They're beautiful! 💖
I think I like listening to their covers because they usually honor the original composition, their arrangements are meticulous (hard work) and they are all musically extremely talented. I think a nice learning tool for many actually. Depending on your interest in teaching, the recording of Evergreen is definitely worth the view in my opinion for those not familiar with the process today. BTW, Scott covers the baseline very nicely while Matt solos. Selfless teamwork is very important to their arrangements.
In songs where you're going to eventually hear their Wall of Sound, PTX has a "habit" of starting the backing vocals at a pretty low volume level, and gradually increasing the volume and intensity of the backing vocals as each verse come along. Eventually, when they hit their Wall of Sound, the backing vocals are pretty much all at the same massive level, and it all sounds like one huge voice singing. It's one reason why Kirstie solos are often towards the end of the song, because shell start off her verse quietly, but ends up belting by the end of it, and the backing vocals are also getting pretty loud to match up with her. The easy examples I think of for this are Sound of Silence, Hallelujah, and Amazing Grace.
Not to be picky, but they weren't really singing the song in the "warehouse" or stage or wherever the video was shot. They're lip-synching it for the video, but the reverb and effects are all done on the studio master recording. They may well pick the setting for the video depending on what effects they use on the studio recording (so here a big empty space for the reverb), but unless you see them with mics, it's not recorded live.
A couple of feel good songs are Come Along and Blinding Lights. For something different try White Winter Hymnal and Be My Eyes (my new favorite - subject to change without notice.) None of them will strike you as basic.
Love their cover of Can't hold us, Imagine, Havana, Mary did you know and so, so many.
The first time I heard this I got goosebumps several times too. I've heard it many times since, and it still is powerful.
The perfect reaction was emitted by you! Pentatonix is such a surreal and ethereal group! Mitch, Scott and Kirsten are just 🤌🏻🙌 superb! I love seeing people appreciating music like this❤ the staccotos and the crescendos with the decrescendos. The power they unleash TOGETHER and individually. They are so insync and harmonized.
Thanks Alexandra! They are pretty amazing and often blow my mind with their arranging.
@@bobcieslinski This group always comes out with killer arrangements. They simply are such an unriveled bunch.
Loved your reaction for this song. Actually love your other reactions to their music.
Thanks Dianne!
You would enjoy reviewing their original, Run to You. Another side of them. Pure 5 part harmony. Start to finish. Masterful
Yeah that sounds amazing Bill! Send a link if you want and I’ll add it to the list.
I'm digging that FIVE part harmony right at the end.
Yeah it was so amazing. They can really come up with some great arranging.
I enjoyed your reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. They are amazing. I had not thought about the style changes that you mentioned before now, even though I've watched their video probably a hundred times. See, that's why we need for you to react to Pentatonix videos more often. Pentatonix video for "Mad World" is incredible. Please react to it. Also, plese react to Pentatonix video "Come Along". As a music teacher, you will love it. Subscribed
Gorgeous voices, they harmonize so brilliantly.
Interesting way of thinking about it. I know they always change up the background vocals throughout a song and keep everything fresh as they build, but that they adapt it specifically to the acting lead vocalist's style isnt something I specifically considered. I should have. Nobody does attention to detail like PTX. Great reaction!
Thanks and yes they really do all of the little things and it’s hard to notice it all. I miss things too. Thanks for watching Gina!
You really do point out things that I have never noticed…this time it was how they craft their background to enhance each particular singer!!! PTX isn’t the only one paying attention to detail…lol…Thanks
Oh yes, I've noticed that in a few other songs they've done. Sometimes it's more subtle & other times more prominent, like in their version of Amazing Grace. I think sometimes they also do it as a way to keep a song fresh so you don't get bored, because making style &/or key changes catches your attention each time even if subconsciously.
@@tamarasmith9060 I totally agree with you Tamara.
Missed seeing you. Welcome back
More PTX please
Hey B Fly! Me too it was great to do another one of these. So many lore to go too.
Great reaction. Kevin is so under rated. You should check out his version of the song DOWN. Sooooo good!
Love PTX 👍💖🇬🇧
Everytime they cover a song. Their version now becomes my new favorite
I just discovered your channel today and checked out your Pentatonix journey. It is most beautiful to see when Pentatonix surprises you. There is so much more you can respond to. Say something, Silent night, Mary dit you know, Love again and and and....
Thanks MarLin! I’m enjoying it.
It’s always amazing when I get Mitch slapped every time he sings. Of course I love them all. Scott often takes on the base. I still like David of Disturbed version.
Me too
It also seem like every time one person takes the lead, the others actually change key slightly to showcase the lead voice. Great group!
❤One of my favs - so powerful this performance - just so intricately woven, every single part, beautiful ❤
I love this group so much! ❤ I still get chills every time I listen to this! As you were eluding to, each solo section was so unique and beautiful! Now that I have heard this well over a hundred times there is one little part that rings in my head, it's my favorite part of the song! It's in Matt's solo, when he makes the transition from all of his power back down to softer vocals. The line is "and no one dared". OMG the way the word 'dared' slides down so silky smooth! LOL it's like JLo says, I got goosies on top of my goosies!! But the entire song is beautiful and haunting in it's own way. ☺
scott do bass line everytime matt/avi sing. react to scott hoying i should tell ya momma on you(you would be more suprise on his bass notes). kevin don't do bass notes. matt can little beatbox and he doing bass and beatboxing on havana song when kevin doing trumpets. look at scott when bass sings. react to you're mean one mr grinch matt lead and scott bass line whole song and live performance to this song too.
I've been waiting for you to react to Amira Willighagen, Hollands got talent semi-finals (just 9 years old), Nella Fantasia 2017, she has so many other performances that are beyond any expectations.
Hello darkness..good choice to say that line in a low, dark voice..
For sure
I just recently got into PTX and both Avi and Matt have been incredible members in this group. IT would be cool if all 6 were in the group right now and performed together.
Wow Nicolette that would be really cool.
Great reaction, thanks.
This group is AWESOME!
As a band director, you will probably enjoy their live version of this song on Jimmy Kimmel where they brought in a drum line. (Not Kevin, but bunch of guys with drums lol)
Oh wow Jen that sounds very cool. I will look for it.
I think the drums in that video are sooooo unnecessary.
I would LOVE to see your reaction from some of the modern top beatboxers. A great video to get you started is "Den - Moments I Had". It will absolutely blow your mind what he is able to do with just his voice. Treat yourself. You deserve it :)
Very cool, great reaction. Broke it down nicely.
Thanks so much David! Theeir harmonies are just crazy good. Arranging if off the charts too.
I must thank you for allowing me to watch your face as you discovered and enjoy this rendition of this song and yet I have also learned and noticed things in this video I haven't noticed the last 50 or so times I have watched.
Thanks Elizabeth!
I love you reactions so much!! One thing though that is a pet peeves of pentaholics and Pentatonix is saying, "The Pentatonix". Just thought you might not know that. I would highly recommend especially for you THE MAKING OF EVERGREEN. it was their Christmas album from last year and they let a camera film one of the two weeks in which they arranged and recorded 14 songs. It's so informative. One of the things I love about your reactions is you don't talk over them. This is especially important with the making of evergreen bc you WILL miss something. I think you have already done the prayer but if you havent you might want to do it before watching that. By the way the camera person is Kirstins partner, Ben. He has been their videographer for years. Kirstin had a baby girl exactly 2 months ago.
The other thing is they just put up the live version of "hallelujah" from this past years Christmas tour and Matt puts a spin on his solo that I love!!
Thanks for the kind words and thr helpful tip. I’ll try to remember it. It just feels like good English to say it that way sometimes.
Peter Hollens and Tim Foust from Home Free also have a great a capella cover of this song.
Great reaction!
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I loved your reaction. I enjoy hearing what people have to say about the way they react to the way Pentatonix does a song. They give it their own version and I usually love the way they do it just a little differently. I love what the did to John Lennon's Imagine. It was OK before but they made it a lot better for me. That is my opinion and now I love it.
Scott is a tenor/ baritone. He covers Bassas well
Another amacing cower of this song is with Tommy Johansson The leadguitarist in Sabaton He is an multiinstrumentalist and play all the instrument himself His voice is amacing and the range is cracy He have his own youtubechannel with a lot of amacing cowers and also his own stuff His Disneton is cracy He take the lyrics from an Sabatonsong and the music from a Disneysong
Did you notice that Matt reached the absolute highest note he could sing clearly at 4:04 with the word "songs". The melody then goes 2 notes higher with the words "that voices", but Matt doesn't sing the melody. Instead he goes lower and let's Kirstie take the melody for two measures, but Kirstie's voice doesn't come to the forefront during those two measures because Mitch is dominant 2 or 3 octaves higher. If you aren't paying attention it sounds like Matt just continues with the melody through those 2 measures. Nice cover-up by Pentatonix!
it is a cool video and also when I watched your reaction videos I see the same chair in the background
Yep
This was the second song I heard from them when I "discovered" PTX. I loved it so much, and I still do. 🙂
Yet, I'd suggest you to check the version by Disturbed, either the original music video or the live version. It's now my favourite version by far. 🙂
Nice reaction, as always, paying attention to a number of aspects that not many consider. Loved it. 🙂
Keep up the good work. I'll keep following you when I can.
Thanks Davide! I love the disturbed version of this song. I appreciate the kind words thanks!
You should really check out Mitch Grassi's cover of Your Power by Billie Eilish, their original song Love Again and their cover of Gold by Kiiara.
I agree completely with your review, but I have to point out that you aren’t actually hearing the ambiance of that warehouse. They recorded the song in a studio (and added that tasty reverb) then synced it to the video footage in the warehouse. But the sound really does seem to match that big open space.
It sure does Joe. I’ve listened to a few groups who use the space so I thought they did that for this one. Thanks for thr info!
I can't believe that you, Bob, being a music teacher,! didn't say anything about the extreme clever modulation on 04: 20....
Hey Herby. Nice catch. There is always so much to see and hear that you can’t mentions everything.
@@bobcieslinski you have a point there...:-))
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I heard you talk about the warehouse and acoustics in this video. I was always under the assumption they record in a studio and then shoot their videos on a set or in a certain location. For example, Hallelujah and Bohemian Rhapsody. But now I’m not sure. Do you think when they are singing in these videos it’s the actual recording we’re hearing? If so, I’m even more impressed than I was before, and I never thought that would be possible!!!!!!
I do think that they pre record the music and then match it up with thr video. I do however think that in post production they are very smart and match up what the acoustics should be in the video to what we hear in the audio. So adding some reverb and delay would make that happen.
Hiya, great reaction. Just a tiny thing, it's 'Pentatonix', not 'The' Pentatonix. Scott has incredible range, he always sings the bass line when Matt (and Avi before him) sing their solo verses. I think you said something about their being reverb because they recorded this in a warehouse/industrial unit. It's hard to tell because they lip sync so well but with their videos they record and mix the sound first and then lip sync when they record the video. In itself, that's pretty impressive as it's very difficult to lip sync perfectly. Of course, that's not to say they can't replicate the recorded sound when they sing live, they always do as they never record anything that they can't perform live. They are just incredible. I really like the Disturbed version of this too but I think I slightly prefer the PTX version. Their 'wall of sound' is so incredible.
Thanks for the great info Anita! I like the Disturbed version too. I was consider a who did it better better down the road since so many people said what you said.
The sound you liked an thought it was Kevin, it was Matt the bass singer doing the dung, also watch his hands while doing it.......
Thanks
Pls do sound of silence by henk poort,its amazing❤️❤️
This performance of the tune has always been a favorite of mine. Glad to see the channel killin' it, Bob!
Thanks Zach! I appreciate it! Hope you are doing well my friend!
You’re doing the same thing all the musician reaction-channels do. You start off with Snarky Puppy and Dirty Loops, which is great, but at some point it’s just a revolving door of Nightwish/Pentatonix/Aurora/Dimash.
Yebba - Louie Bags (Live at Electric Lady)
Bill Laurence “Flint” sessions
“Nterini” by Fatoumata Diawara
Spice up the uploads a little bit. Your reactions themselves are usually superb.
Thanks and yes I agree with you. That’s why I’ve got some Polyphia and Annenmaykantereit plus some others are in the way. I’m gonna start doing some different ones just because I excited for new music.
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I loved this, but I still think the Disturbed version had more grit, soul and feel behind it. And I really like Pentatonix I just expected that beginning to be a little stronger. It just didn't hit me with the same feels that Disturbed did. Personal preference I guess. ✌️💜🇦🇺 peace and luv from Queensland Australia 🤘
I'm surprised you haven't done reactions to any of Avi Kaplan's solo stuff yet. I recommend Change on the Rise, but there's lots of great stuff to choose from.
I’ve got it on the list. Just a lot of music to get to.
@@bobcieslinski I can imagine, I look forward to hearing such a reaction when it happens. A lot of people were really sad when Avi left the group, but ultimately I think it worked out great. Matt is wonderful in Pentatonix, and Avi's solo stuff is amazing.
I miss your PTX reacts 💕
I did have another one not too long ago but it got blocked. It was can you feel the love tonight. Very weird. It was love for a few hours then got blocked. Glad I got this one out and I have another coming soon. Thanks for watching Sara!
@@bobcieslinski I’m glad you did that one, was going to suggest it because I think you’d really enjoy it… hopefully it gets unblocked eventually!
@@shelleyo I hope so too. I’m looking into other ways to be able to get that played.
6:11 this was pre recorded. Video shot in warehouse.
Please check out “Making Christmas” that video is amazing!
Enjoy your reactions to the acapella groups. Please react to the newest Voiceplay cover of “I can’t make you love me” it is amazing. Subscribed for more.
Thanks for subbing Alan!
Imagine thinking they actually sung in a warehouse.
you should react to Kevin's cover DOWN
I hope you do the disturbed version next / soon so you compare the two- its very different but totaly amazing! But if you do please react to the music video
czcams.com/video/u9Dg-g7t2l4/video.html NOT the live performance on conan - because the singer was ill for it, and fearing he would have trouble the producers auto tuned him for a couple of bits even tho he told them NOT to! It really spoils those bits - you can totally hear when they use it- and the singer was mad and said he wouldnt go on the show again.
(The music video is also great and tells a cool story that fits the song). I think its way better than this version- but thats just taste.
Very much enjoyed this reaction. Your comment on the changing backgrounds is something I just hadn't really thought about, even though I've seen the video several times. Thank you. I have watched several of your previous reactions but this time I'm taking two of your suggestions. First, I'm subscribing. Second, I would ask, and think you would enjoy, reacting to Lara Fabian's: Je Suis Malade ( czcams.com/video/dVvlmpo5g9k/video.html ). This is just one of many of Lara's many performances that tend to blow people away. She is, BTW, reportedly an inspiration to Dimash. The link is an old video (2000) and not particularly HQ, but she sings in French and this video version has both French and English sub-titles. Anyway, I'd really like to see your reaction to Lara. Thanks.
Thanks Watren for subbing and commenting! I’ll add that to the list.
Hey if you can I think you may injoy this video it's. William bilal trombone black and blue I would love to see you react to this video
Watch Havana
Bob, they are lip synching the studio recording. Just so you’ll know. Think about reacting to Gold. I subscribed. Love your reactions!
Thanks Barb!
Please…that wasn’t live….this is a music video.. I’d think you could it was produced, enhanced..
Hey Joseph. These guys are so good you just believe it’s totally love. They never let in it’s not. Ultimate pros.
It was OK, for an a capella version. But the message was lost In the sound.
I’m considering doing another version of this song.I loved this one but other versions have been suggested too.
This will probably get me some flack, but after hearing the Disturbed version, this seems almost trite. Lots of technique, little soul.
Disturber’s version is so good. I love that one too. I’m wondering if I should do a vs video.
@@bobcieslinski not sure what a vs video is.
@@SuddenUpdraft who sang it better Pentatonix or disturbed as an example. Both sang this song.
You know this song was recorded in a studio, so why make the claim this warehouse location added great reverb? That just sounds like an assumption a non-musically trained viewer would make. I have to admit I stopped watching after I heard you say that.
Hey Michael sometimes I get swept up in the music and forget. When a group is this good it is easy to forget they record in the studio. I know they would sound this good love in this setting so it makes sense right?
Your a MUSIC TEACHER and you just miss sooooooooooooooo much technical stuff!!! Deep dive, dude,!!!!!!
You’re doing the same thing all the musician reaction-channels do. You start off with Snarky Puppy and Dirty Loops, which is great, but at some point it’s just a revolving door of Nightwish/Pentatonix/Aurora/Dimash.
Yebba - Louie Bags (Live at Electric Lady)
Bill Laurence “Flint” sessions
“Nterini” by Fatoumata Diawara
Spice up the uploads a little bit. Your reactions themselves are usually superb.