To answer a few of your questions: - they arrange their music themselves with the help of Ben Bram (often called the secret 6th member of PTX) - vocal ranges for the members: (left to right) - Kirstin: Mezzo-soprano - Mitch: Counter tenor - Scott: Baritone (but with a huge range, he could also be classified as bass-baritone, bari-tenor and even tenor) - Kevin: Tenor (and beatboxer) - Avi: Bass

I totally agree with you about them being musically aware. None of them are trying to overshadow anyone else, and I think that shows their maturity in music. Great reaction!

You'll notice that, through most of the song, their eyes are closed, listening closely to each other. This was filmed in a cathedral in Germany during one of their early European tours, hence the acoustics. Avi Kaplan, the bass on the far right, trained as a Basso Profundo in his opera major in college (theory & composition minor), and always puts a great deal of passion into his singing. He left PTX amicably in 2017 for personal reasons, and has since developed a strong solo career, with 3 EP's under his belt so far. The first, recorded when he was still in PTX is under the name Avriel & The Sequoias, and all songs on it are excellent. The second is highlighted by his most successful piece so far, "Change on the Rise". And since you're focused on drums, some of the other songs on his 2019 EP "I'll Get By", have great drum parts by Scott Seiver, especially the brooding bass drum atmosphere Seiver brings to Avi's "Chains" (additional drums added by producer Mike Mogis). Check out what I'm talking about - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grqFZpOEybSziIU.html

PTX has a phenomenal beatboxer, Kevin. I suggest reacting to Little Drummer Boy, Mary Did You Know, and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (which won a Grammy!).

I have so many favorite PTX songs, but this one and Run to you are my absolute favorite. This is so other worldly and makes me see and feel snow falling lightly...so beautiful!

Intelligent and textured commentary. Please keep reacting to more Pentatonix.

My favorite of their covers, the arrangement makes it so good.

I agree completely, they know how to “get out of each others way” during the song. And they can share the lead between members seamlessly. Looking forward to more PTX Christmas! Six albums to choose from. LOL!

Great reaction! It's always more interesting to hear comments with real content. Would love to hear you react to more PTX, especially their Daft Punk medley (I'm not a techno-music fan, but this video is riveting), Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (really, it's genius!), and definitely Bohemian Rhapsody, if you're into drums.

💥MORE PENTATONIX PLEASE!! The members left to right: Kirstin Maldonado - mezzo soprano, alto Mitch Grassi - counter tenor Scott Hoying - baritone, bass, falsetto Kevin Olusula - beatboxer, tenor, cello-boxing Avi Kaplan - bass/basso profundo, baritone, overtone ....Matt Sallee - bass, baritone (Replaced Avi in late 2017) PLEASE REACT TO: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy Little Drummer Boy The First Noel You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch

Thanks for reacting and your interesting commentary. They have just released a stunning version of Amazing Grace off their new Christmas album and a beautiful song called Thank You (original written by Scott, tall blonde, and his partner) that is so beautiful and appropriate for this 2020 heck of a year we've had. ☺️

The more I listen to this, the more it reminds me of a stream gently falling down a mountainside and through a forest glade. Each person's line seems to move independently, yet they all flow together. I believe it was captured with a single microphone. They listened intently to each other.

Agreed. They allow each other to shine.

If you want goosebumps check out their 'amazing Grace'

For me the first thing coming to my mind whenever I hear it is : PERFECTION They all are overly talented. They have dozens of Christmas songs. Maybe try "Oh come all ye faithful" next. They "pentatonixed" it and it's so much fun to listen to. If you like it more classical I recommend "Dance of the sugarplum Fairy". They won a Grammy for this arrangement 👍

This is absolutely beautiful! Avi Kaplan has an incredible voice! Hope you have, or will, check into his solo work! Avi pours his emotions into his music ~~

Omg Avi had me in tears it's so beautiful ❤

If you want fun, check out their cover ' you're a mean one Mr. Grinch'

Nice reaction. It was informative and interesting. Thanks. PTX has great control and they harmonize beautifully.

Avi Kaplan, the tenor, has a very nice 5 octave range. He is classically trained and is also a polyphonic/overtone singer. You should hear his whistle notes when he does his overtone singing. He had already received a invitation as the bass for the L. A. Opera when Scott found him via Ben Bram. PTX will never have the fabulous sound they had when Avi was with them. He sounds so rich in all of his octaves. He now has a solo career and writes 99% of his own music. I have no idea who arranged this particular piece, but I know Ben Bram did and does a lot of arranging for them. Avi had a dream, and approached Ben Bram and another gentleman whose name has escaped me. His dream was to found an A Capella choir for young people from all over the world. The three men are called The Daddies for the choir members. They chose the best of the best and bring to a college in California every year for the choir camp. If some cannot financially afford it, Avi raises money to pay for them to attend. He is quite the loner, not a social animal. lives deep in the forests of Tennessee in his cabin. He does his writing on his porch. He said his driveway is over a mile long. Enjoyed your reaction.

There are some segments on You Tube from the Sing Off days that show them arranging their own music. They do it on the fly and, as far as I know, no one writes it down. They are just great musicians. Having sung bass in acapella groups all of my life I have a deep admiration and respect for what they do.

2 of their 3 Grammys are for arrangement

Thank you for your reaction. More PTX please

They do there own arrangements.😊

You should check out there's song Hallelujah

I’ve seen them live and I can verify there’s a special magic. They love what they do and feed off the energy of the crowd. It’s super incredible especially in this day of over produced / embellished vocals ✨

Silent Night is often overlooked in reactions to Pentatonix but not by professionals or music instructors. I have learned quite a bit about voice parts along with the rest of it from these. When the bass (Avi) kicks up an octave or so to sing the melody you remarked on that. That would be in his upper register and he uses it to great effect more so than most bass singers.

Beautiful

I enjoyed your analysis! Would like your feedback on the beatboxer when he's doing his thing - especially Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody. Thanks.

Wow! That was one of the best analyses of this beautiful carol that I have heard from any reactor. All the details you picked up were so informative to the success of this performance. PTX is simply the best. No question.

Check out "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Home Free, another alumnus of Sing Off. Acapella with percussion

I suggest Home Free Do you Hear What I Hear. Not only is it visually beautiful so is the harmonies and the beats! Many people often say the beat boxer Adam Rupp sounds like he swallowed a drum set! There are also many videos of his drumming solos out there 💙💙

More PTX Please! Happy Holidays!

Bohemian Rhapsody and daft punk

Mitch (the counter tenor) has an 8 octave range! And when a person suddenly realizes that the angelic high voice is coming from a *man,* we call it being "Mitch-slapped." Welcome to the club.

If you want to see their talent and skills se We are Young from a interview with Hollywire, they forgot the 5 microphones om the tabble behind them, they used the 1 from interview to the trio and grab the interviewers for the rythmesection. 😀 No technical help, just 2 mics.

Not sure which were involved in this arrangement but for the choral version Avi Kaplan and Ben Bram are credited with the arrangement

Another vote to check out Home Free, another acapella group, but all male and with a championship winning beatboxer and a bass that can go low enough to blow subwoofers.

I think you should try a Home Free song too. They are also all vocal & I think as good as PTX. They aren't generally as poppy, more country, but worth a listen. Thanks!

Hi man. 😊 You should give a try to Baard Kolstad from Leprous. Sky is red playthrough. You will not regret it. 😊 Keep up a good work and cheerz. 😊

Review Juna slaying Carol of the Bells on drums, or play Wizards of Winter by TSO!

If you like bass singers.... check out VoicePlay's Geoff Castellucci. My favorite is Ooge Boogie Man, but his solo work is amazing as well, Check out his Sixteen Tons.

Oh come all ye fathful

Don't interrupt the song. Talk after the song.