IT'S MESMERIZING | Pentatonix - Mad World (REACTION)

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djentlee Reacts to Pentatonix - Mad World! This is my first time hearing the song. This song is an a capella cover of Mad World originally by Tears For Fears.
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IT'S MESMERIZING | Pentatonix - Mad World (REACTION)
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@djentleeReacts 3 жыл бұрын

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@cheath1aisd 2 жыл бұрын

That effect you talk about hearing the person on screen more than the others is truly a "brain trick" - when you are focused on one specific person, your brain sees what they are doing and takes that part of the song and magnifies it without you really doing anything. It just helps you "zone in" on that one voice/effect.

@eddietucker7005 2 жыл бұрын

Their attention to detail and dynamics is so controlled. Arlington, Texas is proud of them! And you for listening.

@NiaMeg 2 жыл бұрын

I think you can’t ignore the arrangements of the PTX songs. They can be beautiful, unusual, surprising, and more. And then the voices, beatboxing, cello, or piano can create these PTX masterpieces!

@curtpoppenhouse2621 2 жыл бұрын

The really Strongest ability that PTX has is they Know how to get out of each- others way when the solo artist has the lead.

@Kristina_Rose 3 жыл бұрын

This is about as stripped down as it can get with PTX, no rhythm, just bass. It's haunting and beautiful at the same time, intimate with the close-up filming. It gives me chills every time.

@felicialovesnkotb 3 жыл бұрын

That would be Run to You. Nothing but vocals but gorgeous. This has some bell tones as background.

@monicasava 3 жыл бұрын

This song is a good example for explaining the saying "less is more"

@huiwang8047 3 жыл бұрын

The beautiful harmonies between Matt and Mitch are called Match!

@marilynsmith365 2 жыл бұрын

You can hear them individually when they are in shot because they dont try and oversing each other. The songs are so well arranged and performed, perfectly in tune with all their voices. Brilliant.

@Badger77722 2 жыл бұрын

One of the fun things about this video is that, since there's no vocal percussion used, Kevin is able to sing along with the others for the entire song. That means we get a sample of PTX 5-part harmony, instead of the more usual 4-part harmony during the "wall of sound" towards Kirstie's solo.

@mariondiemert430 3 жыл бұрын

I know that Pentatonix is not your music genre, but hell I love the appreciation you show for their music. Take a listen to Imagine, you won't be sorry.

@taligeoghan7245 3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY!!! :)

@anneraasch3016 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying your reactions because this isn't your normal musical fare. Talent transcends musical genres. Love seeing you appreciate PTX.

@r.d.stratford106 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what you said!

@adanish8287 3 жыл бұрын

@@r.d.stratford106 Ditto from me!

@graceito973 3 жыл бұрын

There's a live version of Hallelujah from a TV Christmas special which proves to the disbelievers that everything PTX does in an official video can also be done live... In fact, they insist on it! Looking forward to your coming reactions! 🤗☺️

@barbglennie 3 жыл бұрын

I saw them do Hallelujah in Toronto just before they released it on the album. It was incredible and yes, they can do it all live.

@lexymich3647 3 жыл бұрын

They did a whole EP WHILE IN LOCKDOWN. One of the songs they covered was Blinding Lights by The Weekend. It was amazing!! For that whole EP most of them had to get recording equipment in each of their houses. It's amazing. The whole EP is amazing!!

@Maerahn 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! And their Billie Eilish cover of 'When The Party's Over' too - that is GORGEOUS.

@neiljackson3301 2 жыл бұрын

this is by far my favorite Pentatonix song. THANKS

@larrywt656 3 жыл бұрын

This song was recorded and released during the pandemic and after all the social upheaval of 2020 had begun. It has only appeared as a single and in this video. It has not appeared on an album to date. Yes, the figures in the background are the same individual member appearing on screen. During the "mad world" choruses, the member is walking backwards, then walking forwards during the other parts.

@eKalb33 3 жыл бұрын

I think the video is a nod to events in Donnie Darko. This song was covered in this tone originally for that movie by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules.

@simplesimon8586 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the blur effect of them walking in the background was a direct homage to the bizarre 4D effect in Donnie Darko that entered late in the films run time.

@catherineharger8069 3 жыл бұрын

Now that you've learned which voice goes with each member, It,s almost a subconscious thing to listen for the voice you know. You're not alone, trust me.

@raninks77 2 жыл бұрын

You are right about hearing them when you seem them but it’s not just in your head they all have the ability to know how much to back off so you can hear the person the camera is focused on. Another thing that makes them so awesome!

@monicasava 3 жыл бұрын

They don't need beatboxing to achieve greatness. If you want a live performance you should definitely listen to Gold. It's unreal.

@shilohauraable 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with this! 👍

@imscreamign 3 жыл бұрын

YES

@timcaldwell5241 3 жыл бұрын

I second your suggestion of Gold, also the Christmas Special live Hallelujah...Also, it`s hilarious that, with every fiber of his being he tried NOT to like PTX. lol First it was disbelief, then amazement, next he was moving with the music...now he`s "suggest more songs" LMAO

@ginarivera9396 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched several reactions to this song and nobody gets the "people walking behind" thing... it's just part of the depressing mood of the song that is why the background is dark and "the familiar faces" and people "running in circles..." is what they try to represent with those images. Absolutely mesmerizing!

@tundiel 3 жыл бұрын

Aww, one of my top five PTX covers. It's glorious. Still loving your genuine bafflement and appreciation of these guys! I think you really need to watch a live one next (not that their studio versions lack in any way at all, but I think you're ready for live 😉). You could try Hallelujah as you've already seen the studio version. 'Gold' is a one take recording, or any of the 'Evolution' videos. But what we Pentaholics REALLY want to see is the cover of Imogen Heap's 'Aha!'. Watch the studio version so that you can hear the crazy stuff that Kevin and Avi does (Avi sings two notes at once (overtones he calls it) and its nuts. Then watch the Live in Singapore/Star Vista. The audio isn't great as its fan cam, but trust me you won't be disappointed. BTW, if and when you watch the live, you'll wonder where Kevin is. He's there, but off camera. Speaking of Kevin, he did a cover of 'Down' that you will LOVE. It's genius. And Mitch just dropped a cover of Billie Eilish's 'Your Power' which I still haven't recovered from.. Keep 'em coming!!

@monicasava 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Aha right after Gold! :)

@beverlykrebs4372 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, EnderOllie!!! To everything you said!!! 💜

@tundiel 3 жыл бұрын

I seriously have not recovered from hearing Mitch's version of 'Your Power' . I mean, Billie wrote an amazing song which sounds fantastic, but what Mitch did with it is beyond phenomenal. The music, the mixing and the truly astounding vocals. All by one man. He's not of this world. ❤

@jamiem4941 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the reaction, thank you so much. Glad it didn’t get blocked. A little darker, somber compared to a lot of their covers. I felt it was a perfect anthem for 2020, such a mad year.

@ff-nf7oh 3 жыл бұрын

U gat a pretty smile 😊😊 And love how u get mesmerized everytime u react to ptx

@kenslaughter00 3 жыл бұрын

It's just your mind playing a trick. Close your eyes and listen to it.

@LeskeyC001 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Their voices and harmonies are truly unbelievable. Bewitching, really! Musical talent at its best!

@lorriredmon7531 2 жыл бұрын

I have exactly the same reaction to Pentatonix as you. All I do is shake my head in disbelief at how extraordinary they are. They never cease to give me goosebumps!

@dizzylizzybeth 3 жыл бұрын

Adam Lambert did this too. That is where I heard it. It was on his album.

@maureenthomas1705 2 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that because of the pandemic it was all filmed separately. Then the great editing made this a great (cover) it's been said they don't make covers, they make up grades.

@suzanburket2353 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing who singing, is ones mind, it is because a person takes in more visually so our mind focuses more on what we see. If you listen with out the video you can hear the one you mentally focus on. Hope this makes sense.

@barbarabishop9362 3 жыл бұрын

Someone in another reaction video explained that it's due to the guy who does their video editing. I'm horrible at retaining names so I don't remember who they attributed it to, but apparently he does most of their video editing and he makes sure the person on screen is "brought forward" among the voices. It's subtle, but it's a fantastic technique.

@DarthRayj 3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, they all (but the Trio in particular) are also fantastic at blending their voices into one background harmony and then switching tone to bring out their individual qualities more when they're doing solo lines.

@sylviawagers 3 жыл бұрын

I believe credit goes to Ed Boyer who does their editing.

@joanbaillie9925 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction. Loved it.

@vidsorama2 3 жыл бұрын

Great reaction. Thanks. They are amazing. Did you notice that the images behind them started walking backwards when they sang the words Mad World in parts of the song? Cool video.

@emiliaifeanyi5286 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you are now a pentaholic 😂😂 welcome to the club

@LottieOfWales Жыл бұрын

PTX is everything!

@Wishbone1977 3 жыл бұрын

You've commented on this many times now, about the fact that when you see a person on-screen you can hear their voice more clearly. The general principle has to do with how your brain processes information. Generally, analyzing audio waves the way our brain does requires an absurd amount of processing power, which we do have. However, when you have multiple voices blended into a single waveform, singling out one and focusing on it is tremendously difficult. The extra information you get from seeing a person while hearing them allows you to correlate the visual impression with the audio, and makes it much easier for your brain to single out that particular voice.

@valeriemorales7893 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I thought I was the only one that noticed their voices more with whomever it's focused on. It's such a cool effect that they do in every song; it's so subtle but one of my favorite things

@terrynewman2841 3 жыл бұрын

Done during Quarantine so each worked alone.

@karehelene 3 жыл бұрын

I love your reactions! I really enjoy watching you get into the music and your surprise. I hope you do their cover of IMAGINE soon.

@alysonmackesy8813 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! More ptx one of my favorites

@nickerpsg1 3 жыл бұрын

Have always loved your reactions (particularly Pentatonix), but I would like to see how you would react to another "band"....PostModern Jukebox (PMJ) has been terrific for nearly 10 years. It's a jazzy/swing band with guest artists. I think world-class women singers are Kristie Maldonado, Angelina Jordan and Morrissett Amon, but (for me), the best singer on the planet is Haley Reinhart. She does a cover of Radiohead's "Creep" with PMJ. She has done other songs with them..."Seven Nation Army", but "Creep" is a level above all !! Give it a try....total CHILLS !!

@dennismitchell9500 3 жыл бұрын

The blur effect is homage to the Donny Darko movie.

@elenorriley3955 3 жыл бұрын

Love your reactions to my favorite group from Darwin Australia

@instafruit5121 3 жыл бұрын

Love your reactions!!!!! I know that it might have been requested already, but I think it would be cool for you to react to their Hallelujah Christmas live special video. That way you can compare their voices since you already heard the official video😉

@derekhauffe7197 3 жыл бұрын

The streaks in the background are references to the movie Donny Darko, a movie about time travel, in which a version this song was featured.

@bradleysuarez4 2 жыл бұрын

I love your reactions bro!

@ajonteampanalo 2 жыл бұрын

The perfect song to release during Covid times, hauntingly gorgeous

@rebapuck5061 Жыл бұрын

During the recording in the studio, it could be as simple as the singer leaning into the mic during their part. There are, of course, sound men.

@siafielder7631 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching these with Pentatonix!

@brutalfashion 3 жыл бұрын

You hear the person on the screen more because they show the person singing the main part/melody at the time.

@livus3787 3 жыл бұрын

Yupyup

@Maerahn 3 жыл бұрын

Rather than an editing trick, it might just be a psychological effect that you can hear a singer's voice more clearly when a camera's on them. Even many people who think they can't lip-read can actually match mouth-movements to sounds better than they realise (that's how the awesome Bad Lip Reading channel works so well!) When you see the person on full screen you see when their mouths are moving and how, and your ear will subconsciously pick out the sounds that 'match' most closely to those movements. And of course, after a while, you get to know how each person's voice sounds when they sing, which makes that process even easier.

@ladyshar42 3 жыл бұрын

New Rules x Are you that somebody is probably my favorite of theirs, though the 90s Dance Medley was amazing. Havana, Problem, and Can't Hold Us are also a lot of fun

@jeangoodwin1856 3 жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying your reactions and appreciation to PTX. Thank you💕

@west6859 3 жыл бұрын

Havana -PTX Say Something-PTX Are both VERY WELL DONE 🙏🏽 I think you'd enjoy them

@shawndrarush1683 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more PTX reactions. Thank you. Love your reactions.

@rebeccamunoz2948 3 жыл бұрын

Great reactions guy, please react to “Run to you” their original. I bet it’s one you’ll love too💕🎶🎶🎶🦋

@beverlykrebs4372 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! He will really appreciate Run to You - and it's even more impressive that it's an original!

@beverlykrebs4372 3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed that you knew this is a Tears for Fears song! I have always loved them! ( 80s girl here!) But then Gary Jules did it & I loved that version better. Now Ptx blew that outta the water!!! I love watching you appreciate Ptx!!! They never disappoint! Have you done their Daft Punk medley yet? Mind blowing!!! Thanks for a great reaction!!

@pjschmid2251 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the original version never seem to match the darkness of the lyrics, it seemed far too upbeat. Then the Gary Jules version came out and it really nailed the mood of the song. This takes that mood but then makes it just so much more sweet with their insane musicianship.

@beverlykrebs4372 3 жыл бұрын

@@pjschmid2251 You nailed that one!

@Green-eyedGirl19 3 жыл бұрын

80'S girl here, too. I have seen TFF in concert 3 times. I love them! I recently went on a Blow Monkeys expedition. We had such great music!

@beverlykrebs4372 3 жыл бұрын

@@Green-eyedGirl19 Oh I'm so jealous! I bet that was an amazing experience! I never got to see them in concert. But they were 1 of my fav bands back then (& now too!) I also LOOOOVE Genesis & Phil Collins & I saw them in concert in the mid-80s on their Invisible Touch tour. That was awesome! And I just recently got tickets to see them here in NC this November! I couldn't believe how outrageously expensive the tickets were, but my hubby knew I would have cut my right arm off to be able to go so he made it happen! I never dreamed they would come back to the states again. I'm so excited!!

@suziballinger4230 3 жыл бұрын

Loved that one. Hadn’t seen it yet. Not sure how I missed it! Yes - you definitely need to listen to their live performances.

@leoniegroot9018 3 жыл бұрын

Can you feel the love tonight will blow your mind

@marymichele340 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your reactions. Thanks!!

@dawnpatterson8708 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this alot. There are actually a massive amount to check out. Please do.

@secolerice 3 жыл бұрын

Another couple more in this same vein of video minimalism and emotion are "Say Something" and "Run To You". I had never heard the song "Mad World" until I heard it on "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" and the PTX comes out with it. It is not a song I would normally like but PTX has helped me find and appreciate current music that I would ordinarily not hear. BTW, 4 years old is new to me but then as you get older time takes on a different meaning!

@ewob52h74 3 жыл бұрын

IMO this is how a reaction should go. You talk a little during the video and don't stop the video every 10 - 15 seconds like some. Great reaction. Subbed.

@junelinerico2447 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, just want you to know that EZ will be back in Wish Bus USA and his performing live "Freeze" that will be premiering 3hrs. today, hope you check on it. Thanks

@lesaahrenstein6360 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching You get more and more into Pentatonix especially since it's not the genre you React to. I am also a metal head. Your journey has been a breath of fresh air. React to radioactive By Pentatonix which features Lindsey Stirling on the violin. She plays the violin while dub stepping. Then you Should check out her own stuff Starting with shatter me or lost on you. It is not an editing technique that when you see The person singing it's easier to hear their voice and the others are in the Background. I quilt and I will almost always have a few mistakes with Seams not lining up or something being turned the wrong way. When somebody else looks at it their eye fills it in and you don't see the mistake. I only see them. So when you have a group harmonizing and the camera goes to 1 person That is just your Brain Dialing in to that person. I hope that makes sense. Bottom line It's a physiological Event That our mind does. If you want to just hear Kirstie, rhymes with thirsty, Do be my eyes. You may not realize this but you are now a Pentaholic. Great reaction as always.

@maverick6606 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another style of Pentatonix would be "Radioactive" (Imagine Dragons - Cover) with Linsey Stirling on Violine and Kevin on Cello (while Beatboxing - Kevin is a Genius))! a pretty old one (2013 I believe), not purely accapella (Violine &Cello) but really, really nice though (with Avi doing the bass). Link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m85dapWqp7abo6s.html

@bonnieflynn4798 3 жыл бұрын

Watch their cover of Kiera’s “Gold”. It’s live and amazing

@uwbadger79 3 жыл бұрын

I like their version of this, but for some reason, I prefer the Gary Jules version more. Once of the few instances where PTX doesn't get the nod :)

@LottieOfWales Жыл бұрын

They sound the same live

@taligeoghan7245 3 жыл бұрын

ANOTHER great reaction video!!! Really loving your PTX journey and can not wait for more!! Love from Ohio, USA...stay safe and healthy and most of all smiling gorgeous!!! Love you

@larryross9492 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you're right. I have noticed in most of their videos that the voice of whoever is on camera dominates for a second.

@xXPersephonyXx 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to see your reaction to any song by postmodern jukebox... especially with Hailey singing. I feel like you'll be blown away. :)

@blitzofchaosgaming6737 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually a cover of the gary jules version not the tears version.

@jessiestout703 3 жыл бұрын

Please listen to Mitch Grassi/ Your Power/ Billie Eilish cover. It’s absolutely the most beautiful song.

@jimmiemurvin1871 Жыл бұрын

You can't use the word "just" in reference to the voices of Pentatonix. Their voices are their instruments. I don't think one would say "just" a guitar in the hands of someone like, say, Eric Clapton.

@marilyncernik4128 18 күн бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@marysilveus7576 2 жыл бұрын

There is no editing. I've seen them live 3 times and they sound just like this.

@UserHorologium 3 жыл бұрын

Nice reaction, but I want to make a correction. You stated that the Tears for Fears version came out "nearly four years ago". It came out nearly forty years ago (1982), which is what has all of us geezers from the 80s fangirling.

@marykuettner752 3 жыл бұрын

He said forty.

@dizzylizzybeth 3 жыл бұрын

I still think you should do Hallelujah live on the Christmas special it’s better than the video.