Can we take a minute to marvel at how seamlessly Matt and Scott switch between baseline and singing?

You have discovered one of PTX's secrets -- Kirstin and Mitch can match each others voices perfectly. It really helps when they sing harmony and you really can't tell them apart. When they want. Other times, they have clearly different tonalities. It's kind of magic.

The first time I heard this Pentatonix version of the song, I heard myself saying something I never thought I would say. "Pentatonix just outdid Elton John on an Elton John song!" Basically, they accomplished the impossible! The original Lion King was released in 1994. I was already a married man by that time, but my late wife was a BIG Disney fan, so The Lion King was one of our date night events, and does bring some tears to my eyes because of that. This PTX version was recorded to promote the 2019 "live action" remake film. I've never seen that one.

Matt is so incredibly awesome! He is a master of the bass slide, and when he does the drop-off of the bass - it really hits the mark! To me, while they all shone brightly in this song, the hero was Matt in the background! And yes, I think every guy wants their woman to wear a dress like that........

Mitch brings tears of joy and amazement. PTX has outdone themselves. Matt is, along with Kevin, truly the glue that holds the whole thing together. Scott and Kirstie provide the build up. BRAVO!

This has to be one of the, if not THE, most beautiful videos ever made! The staging, scenery, voices & harmonies, costumes, right down to the little fireflies at the end! Just absolutely BEAUTIFUL! 💞

You talked about their attire. Kevin and Kirstie are dressed to resemble Nala and Simba. Mitch is Zazu. Scott and Matt are Pumbaa and Timon.

Yes, Kevin is awesome holding the rhythm and percussion, but when he can let that go for a minute and join the rest of the group in a 5-part harmony... choirs of angels! On Mitch, they decided to do THREE key changes in this song, moving up each time, which left Mitch in the rafters. Don't we love it??? Thanks for another great reaction. Good luck getting your honey to wear that neckline! ;-)

In 1994, I was in 10th or 11th grade. I loved the movie, and now it's my 19 yo son's favorite! Your Mitch face was fantastic, by the way! Best one yet, I think! Your comments on Kirstin's dress were hilarious, but you were being very gentleman-like (quite unlike a few others I have heard!). They all definitely brought their best to this song.

What a great reaction!! This is one of my absolute favorites from them. The arrangement is amazing. The harmonies are so good. Of course they're all perfect but my ear goes right to Matt's spectacular bassline. He's got such an incredible rich tone and beat bass. A great example of what he can do is their "New Rules x Are You That Somebody?" mash-up. Him & Kevin together on that track is mind-blowing. I think you'd really like it.

This one always gets me…simply beautiful! Of course Mitch blew my mind and Kirstie’s power is incredible, but I think Matt shines in this one.

Perfect harmony in perfect harmony!

A PTX masterpiece! All of them were outstanding in this performance. Thanks for posting and here’s to reaching 3k soon!

I wish more people appreciated Kirstin’s performance here. She’s belting it out and totally slaying Disney - like usual. But once Mitch hits that note, I feel like a lot of people totally forget about her. I felt the same way in Amazing Grace…. In my opinion, her best performance yet- but everyone kind of forgets bc Kevin had his solo. Don’t get me wrong, I totally can understand people being shocked but I just feel Kirstin doesn’t get the recognition she deserves

I was a mom of young boys when the Lion King came out on video. It was the first home video my oldest son got to see. 1994? 95? Great memories.

I met my hubby in 1989, we got married in 1990 & after 3 years of trying to concieve, having all kinds of exploratory surgeries & tests & getting our hopes up every month only to be heartbroken, I finally got pregnant in 1994! I was pregnant when this movie came out. Being a little child at heart, I loved it, & when our daughter was old enough to enjoy movies, it became one of her favorites also. I am a HUGE Elton John fan, but I have to admit, I like Ptx's version best!!

Love this. Love your reaction. They just make ever cover their own.... I wonder if by some chance Elton John ( which is one of my very favorite artists) has ever heard this. If not, someone needs to make sure he does. They did Joline with Dolly Parton, why not this with Elton John.... Can you even imagine how awesome that would be????

I thought of the word "velvet" when I first heard Mat sing

June 1994. I was working and about 10 years from retirement. I have never seen it all in one sitting.

They are dressed as the characters! Kevin - Simba, Kirstie - Nala, Mitch - Zazu, Matt - Timon, Scott - Pumba

Filmed live. Second key change wasn’t part of the original song. Mitch suggested it. There is a Behind the Scenes showing how the set was set up, and then the camera crew filming it. Also shots of PTX using little fans to try to keep cool since the lights were hot.

The look on your face from the first note? That told me everything I needed to know… you physically melted and I love that.

Avi is a powerful Basso profundo... Matt is a lyric bass with a lighter quality in the upper register!

1994 I was still in high school. I remember watching this movie over and over on VHS then DVD. One of the family favorites

If you get a chance, go back and look at all of them showing a sly smile just before Mitch goes off. I absolutely love it.❤️

I enjoyed your reaction. Thank you. They did an outstanding job with the song and the video. Glad that you liked it so much. I hope that you watch the Behind The Scenes video for this. It's entertaining and you can see them starting the arrangement for the song in a little room while on tour.

I know I am commenting a year late. Catching up on EVERYONE reacting to Pentatonix! I love watching these! Lion King came out when I was working from one of the Disney Stores in Oregon. Got to go see the Premier in our area. Had the Pleasure of going to Disneyland and see the Lion King Parade. There is no other parade like it. As for Pentatonix . . . There is and never will be any other group like them. They are a One Of A Kind blend of voices and talent! A Gift to us all!

I love the way they performed this song. Mitch just released a solo cover of Billie Eilish 'song," Your Power". It is must listen to!

Very good reaction. This song was released without a video first. And some reactors could not distinguish the voice changes between Kirstie and Mitch AND Scott and Matt. That is one of the "secrets" of the sound of PTX. They can double up between the main singers. Which adds a layer of "magic" to their sound. This has always been the case with Kirstie and Mitch. But now they can do it with Scott and Matt. Gives them a lot more to work with in the arrangement of their vocals. Thanks for all you efforts in your reactions.

60year old Nana here...I love your reactions!!!

I just love watching you reactions makes me smile and laugh 😂

I just love Mitch''s voice so much I think it's absolutely beautiful I love all of them together they are phenomenal but I could listen to Mitch's voice day in and day out and I think he looks absolutely gorgeous with his mullet he's the only person on the planet that can pull off a mullet

Avi is a basso profundo and Matt is a lyric bass. Both have great range and great lows despite different timbers.

Green backlights... adding to this jungle fever, LOL! I was a student when the Lion King was released, ten years later our then four year old son was pretty much addicted to the movie. I think it was because of him I kinda knew the whole movie by heart, nearly sentence after sentence! I've done some years in a music theater school and sang the female version of Be Prepared (low alt here) and LOVED impersonating Scar. Must be my bad side playin' up ;-)

The Lion King is my all time favorite Disney movie. (And I’m old so I have seen a lot of Disney movies. 😉) My son and I knew every single word to every single song. PTX did an outstanding job with this song. I love the fire flies at the end and you are the only reactor (that I watch) that has ever said anything about the fire flies! I love your reactions; they are honest emotional reactions.

Just for fun, I believe you would enjoy the behind the scenes video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtaZnpB1uuC7nKs.html If only so you can hear Kirstin talk about their outfits. Well, they all do, except for Scott. Speaking of their outfits, did you notice: Mitch - Zazu Kirstin - Nala Kevin - Simba Matt - Timon Scott - Pumbaa

I knew you would like this one, it is in my top 5 of Pentatonix performances.

Goose bumps on goose bumps? This one always amazes me.

June 15, 1994, and if I remember correctly it’s the last film they (Disney) did in standard hand drawn animation.

Lion King was released on June 24th, 1994. I was 28 yrs old and watching Disney movies with my niece until my daughter was born in 1998. Still have a ton of the Disney movies on VHS!

I enjoyed seeing it in the theater. But it was my kid's childhood. :)

Isn't it just beautiful? Key changes? 3, 4? I lose track. It's so crazy how they blend so well. You are so funny! Mrs. Rock Solid Reactions may totally want the dress Kirstin was wearing! A suggestion never hurts! Mitch is amazing! Thanks for your reaction!

Eyes front, soldier! 😃😃😃

Mitch Mitch Mitch lol love it 😇🥰

Why isn't Kevin more recognized for his singing

Loved loved loved this. So surprised that you didn't cry.

Great reaction - this is such a masterful arrangement! Tell Mrs. RSR that we would love to see her again soon!

So glad you did this one...it’s one of my favorites. You should check out their “making of” video on this. It’s pretty interesting. Not as a reaction but just for yourself ☺️

Another great reaction! Thanks so much - and thanks for your service! (From a USAF retiree)

Shame on you!!! You made me cry when you overlayed the scene from The Lion King while they were singing. Your reactions are a delight to watch. Keep up the good work. (I'm still upset about the crying part...)

The movie came out June 15, 1994. The staging for the theatrical play is amazing!!! I've seen the stage play 5 times!!

8:51 says it all! Such a great song! The entire Lion King soundtrack is awesome. Thanks for another great reaction!!

They absolutely slay this one - every single one of them! I’m older, so don’t have the same attachment to the movie, but I do enjoy it. This however, is one of my favorites of theirs (which is definitely saying something 😁) Thanks for another great reaction!

God bless you all, and God loves you all! Have a blessed day!

1994 LOL I was in my 20's then LOL Avi's bass is more like a warm hug while Matt's bass is more like a bass guitar....that's how I always described the difference :) As for the Mitch run, he basically took us to church LOL

You were “Mitch slapped “😂

I was 14 when the lion king came out and while nowadays I think most 14 year olds would be past Disney, but it was simpler times, although quite honestly my now 14 year old son is majorly into Disney so, maybe I’m wrong. I could Lion King in my top 3 Disney movies, along with Jungle book and the little mermaid, at least for the classics, I have loved the newer movies too, but I fall back to the classics often. This was so special.

Mitch:Zazu Kirstin:Nala Kevin:Simba Scott and Matt : Pumba and Timon. That's what their dressed as

This one is incredible, thanks for doing it! Love your genuine reactions a lot 😃

if you look hard at the costumes they reflect the characters in the film

Another stellar one!

I bought the video in 1994 for my son who just turned 28 today.

Love your reactions

And they're dressed as the characters, mitch is zazou

Go Mullet!!!

My guy just got mitch slapped so hard ( the guy who did the insane high notes near the end )

Wait for it...

The first time I saw the lion king, I was 18, working at a movie theater and watched it the night before the release.

The Lion King is my favorite movie, Pocahontas is a very close second and Brave is third.

June 24th 1994

Are you going to react to Mitch's cover of Power by Billie Elish? It came out a week or so ago, it's fsntastic

The Lion King... 1994

1994 Lion King came out

Yea, I'm guessing that you would Gladly take that punch Just as Long as you get to see her wearing that Dress. That was Hilarious

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