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Pentatonix fans often use the word "Mitchslapped" to refer to the moment a new listener realizes that high, pure vocal is actual Mitch.

"My next-door neighbors gonna know this song when I'm done" is the best line I've ever heard. Absolutely captures the vibe, man!

I always get excited when a producer reacts to acapella music, because your ears are meant to be fine tuned for balance and textures. You appreciate it on a whole different level.

you do realize they are ALL THE INSTRUMENTALS in their vocals too!! they are amazing

Those lows are from Avi Kaplan (Jesus-in-the-Beanie). When Avi sings, Scott Hoying (blond baritone) takes the bass line. Kirstin Maldonado is the mezzo soprano, a new mother, and Broadway veteran. Mtich Grassi (the Hat!) is a counter-tenor, and is suspected of being some kind of alien. Kevin Olusola is the beatboxer, also fine tenor, cello player and many other talents. The group won "The Sing Off" in 2011. . Matt Sallee has been the bass since the end of 2017, after Avi left (great solo work!). You'll soon have lots of people telling you more than you ever wanted to know about PTX. Hark! Do you hear that rumble? The Pentaholics are coming!

The falsetto his name is Mitch and that dude can THROW DOWN one of the best voices I have ever heard. Keep in mind all the instruments you hear and the nests that’s ALL beat boxing no instruments no digital instruments all by voice.

Most dont realize that there are no instruments - it is all human...

These people are true artists. When the voices are there there's nothing else required. Utter perfection.

Their regular sound mixer is Ed Boyer, who does a lot of work for various a cappella groups I believe. He sure knows what he's doing with vocal harmonies. Mind you, with PTX he's starting with the highest quality basic material - if you check out live performances (Popspring 2016 is a good one) you'll realize how closely they can approximate the studio version in real life. Aside from the five vocalists (six, counting the excellent bass who came in 2017 replacing the one in this video) and Ed, the silent extra member, and secret sauce, is Ben Bram their arranger and collaborator from the very beginning. All those flowing harmonies and little surprises - that's Ben Bram at work either coming up with the ideas himself or coordinating the ideas that all the band members bring forward. He - and they - can work in just about any genre. Have fun if you decide to jump in this rabbit-hole; you won't be disappointed!

You HAVE to hear Mary Do You Know. Hallelujah was the only song I knew by them, and then I heard Mary Do You Know, and both of them are fantastic!!!

My 30yo daughter introduced me to them. I've been hooked since.. that was 2 yrs ago. LOVE them!

It always surprises me someone says they've never heard the song Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen before. It's one of the most covered songs of all time. I have to say this is a really excellent version. Absolutely love it.

Mitch gives goose bumbs everytime.

In 1949 a young man named Leonard Cohen wrote this sone and it took till recently for it to be appreciated. He sings it himself and it is as fantastic as the voices in this group.

"My neighbors will know this song" is such solid praise! Hope you get in to the vast catalogue of ptx music! And there is a video of them recording in studio that I have a feeling you'll enjoy. The recording of evergreen (17 minute version)

Acapella....all voice, no instruments whatsoever!!!! They are making all the sounds themselves!!!!! Priceless, and true sound!!!

Now you need to hear them sing "Mary, did you know?"

If you like "teamwork makes dreamwork" ideas, check out their cover of John Lennon's "Imagine". Thank you for your reaction. So glad you appreciated their talent and Ed Boyer's mixing skills.

Pentatonix is AWESOME!!!❤❤❤

Pentatonix They won The Sing Off in 2011. They made a guest starring appearance on America′s Got Talent as non−competitors a couple of years after that. The founding members are:- Scott Hoying (tall blond guy, natural baritone but has an impressive five−to−six octave range, can go all the way up to high tenor and down to bass, sings the bass lines when the usual bass singer takes the lead); Kirstin "Kirstie" (Rhymes with "Thirsty") Maldonado (the only female member, natural mezzo soprano, but can go down to low alto and as high as upper soprano, also can sing in whistle notes that are off the scale); For a time in 2018 between the group’s tours, had the female lead on Broadway in the production of “Kinky Boots”. Mitch Grassi (a true contra−tenor, can hit high notes in his chest voice with ease and go WAY higher in his falsetto, also with ease); Avriel "Avi" Kaplan (dark beard and long hair), true basso profundo, trained as an opera singer, also can go up into the tenor range; and Kevin "KO" Olusola (beatboxer extraordinaire, also is a world−class cellist who plays cello on some of their songs, has a beautiful high tenor voice and gets occasional lead vocal solos as well, graduated pre−med from Yale and speaks several languages including Mandarin Chinese). Kirstie, Scott & Mitch grew up together in Arlington, Texas, and began performing together as children in local youth musical theater. They ended up in high school together and performed in the choir. While there, they formed an a cappella group called The Trio which had several performance videos go viral on KZfaq, most notably a cover of Lady Gaga′s "Telephone". The three of them are best friends and consider themselves to be almost siblings. Scott & Kirstie (who were a class year ahead of Mitch) both graduated high school in 2010 and went their separate ways to different colleges, Scott at USC and Kirstie at Oklahoma. While at USC, Scott joined a USC−based a cappella group called the SoCal VoCals, where he met alumnus Ben Bram, who was now an arranger and vocal coach for the NBC TV show The Sing Off, an a cappella competition show. Ben convinced Scott to get The Trio to audition for the show. The three reunited (Mitch had to skip high school graduation ceremonies to go) in Los Angeles for the audition. They found out that the rules had changed, so they needed at least five members to audition. Ben put them together with Avi (a native of Visalia, California), who he knew from Avi′s performing days at Mount San Antonio College in California. They found Kevin (from Kentucky) through one of his KZfaq videos that had gone viral featuring him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time, a talent that Kevin coined as "Cello−Boxing". Kevin arrived in Los Angeles literally the day before the audition! Scott came up with the name "Pentatonix" after the pentatonic scale. They performed a re−arrangement of "The Telephone" for the audition and passed, despite having been together as a five−piece group for less that 24 hours! They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on KZfaq), in which they received a substantial cash prize AND a record contract with Epic Records. They pooled their prize winnings together and all moved to Los Angeles, and all got apartments right next door to each other in the same building. But just a week later, Epic dropped them because the marketing people didn′t think an a cappella group could sell records. Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on KZfaq, hiring Ben Bram as their producer and arranger. These usually consisted of the five of them sitting on a couch and performing cover songs live. Several of the videos went viral, and Sony (the parent company of Epic) decided to give them another chance by placing them on one of their smaller labels, Madison Gate. They released two secular EPs and one Christmas EP on Madison Gate, all of which were strong sellers. But when their cove r of a medley of songs by Daft Punk not only went super−viral, but also won them their first Grammy, they were promoted all the way up to RCA Records, Sony′s top label. They began writing and producing their own songs in addition to their covers, began putting out a Christmas album just about annually (which has become their best−selling genre), and have had multi−platinum album sales, sold−out world tours, and have won two additional Grammys. Avi began getting burned out with all of the touring and heavy recording schedule, was suffering from anxiety and personal problems, and learned that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2017. He announced he was departing from the group and taking some time away from the music industry. Matt Sallee (from Baltimore) joined them in September 2017. He did only become official when they renewed their RCA contract in February 2018, but he recorded with them in September as a featured artist and went on their Christmas tour as a featured artist, as well. When he attended the audition for the group, he had already mastered the Bass part for most if not all their past catalogue. He was successful and has proved that he fits in well with the group. If you think there have been other changes to the line up - look again. This is the ONLY change. Kirstie and Mitch are like chameleons and change looks frequently. After a year away from music, Avi has now returned as a phenomenal solo artist in the Folk/Americana/Roots genre. Ben Bram has been in charge of their production, including arranging and directing from the beginning. He is often referred to as the sixth member. Scott and Kevin are major players in the arrangements, but every member contributes. good watch is "The Recording of Evergreen" where a camera was invited into the studio for the second week of recording/ Also, all members are songwriters for both Pentatonix and their own solo work. Ed Boyer who mixes everything of theirs (even the HWB Livestream) is the one who pulled Ben Bram into the sing off in the first place. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win. Kirstie became a new mum which caused a pause in touring after their Evergreen Christmas tour 2021. Mid March 2023 Kirstie has announced that she is engaged to Ben Hausdorff, their videographer. No dates YET! They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only a capella group with a star! Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha Ha!! 1- There is NO Auto-Tune; what you hear is actually what they sing. They really are that good. One exception is the 90's Dance Medley where Cher used autotune as an effect - so they had to. 2- What produces everything that you hear in the video, you see in the official video. If there is an instrument used in the music, you see it on screen. In the 2022 Christmas album, there are some instruments not featured throughout the album. 3- They never release something on video they can’t reproduce with the exact same quality live on-stage.

I remember they first built the group for the show Sing-Off over 10 years ago now. Sometimes you just find the right people that work together perfectly.

I’m in the middle of watching this video, and I’m tearing up listening to this group’s powerful angelic voices. 😪🙏🏼🫶🏼

They are the best singing group EVER! I'm 82 and have heard them all. Please react to more. They have about 300 videos to watch. You won't be disappointed.

'love is not a victory march, its a cold and its a broken - Hallelujah'. This verse alone is so powerful and so true ❤ Love is salvation to us humans. Love is letting all negativity go, letting your past go, that dark cloud that's creeping behind you, forgetting all of that and turn to god! Turn to good no matter how 'cold and broken' you feel. Hallelujah!

When you first started saying how good they were, I was like, "just you wait.." 😁

Thank you for reacting to this beautiful Pentatonix video. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. I look forward to more of your reactions to Pentatonix videos. Pentatonix reaction suggestions: For another classic, check out "Sound Of Silence"; for a fun older video, "Can't Hold Us"; for a fun EDM medley "Daft Punk" medley; for pure awesomeness "Amazing Grace".

Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole! These guys are so talented it is amazing! They just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and have earned multiple Grammys. They are the reason for the resurgence in acapella groups! Please watch their version of The Prayer. They earned Grammy's for Daft Punk Medley, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Jolene (with Dolly Parton). Just subbed for more Pentatonix reactions!

Every time I hear the song I get a lump in my throat and my heart begins to sing. I have been on this planet for 58 years I have listened to a lot of music oh, I have a lot of favorite songs. But this one by far tops them all. Each and every time I hear it I feel that much closer to father open your hearts people feel the love and like father in you'll never know a greater love than what he has for you. And I say "hallelujah"!!!!!!!

I started crying as soon as. I heard this It touch my soul ❤

Pentatonix is one of the few groups who really don't need a lot of help from the studio. they sound just as good live as they do in vids. If you haven't heard their Sound of Silence, I totally recommend. these two songs are my favorites ever

Pentatonix is an incredible group

Welcome to the long winding road of Pentatonix, you are in for the journey of your life 😊 Pentatonix never ceases to amaze me, at just how incredibly talented they are, and take their voices to newer levels, we have never heard before.....there is something so special about their ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 *Not only their voices, but their delivery is also their gift!*

This song was obviously produced very well, but they also have sung it live on TV and it sounds remarkably the same. Their "Daft Punk" medley won a Grammy for Best Arrangement and the video was produced for a 3-figure budget by the group themselves. Also, their "90's Dance Medley" will blow your mind. PTX as they're called has a HUGE catalog, so your trip down the rabbit hole will be extensive.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Pentatonix! They are PHENOMENAL ❤️🔥🙌

I’ve been a fan since their first appearance on The Sing Off. They are just as good in person. If you ever get a chance to see them, GO! :) I’ll suggest a variety of songs ORIGINALS (different members helped write each of these songs): “Sing”, “Be My Eyes”, “Breakfast in Bed” Medleys: “Daft Punk” (won a Grammy), 90’s Dance Medley, Evolution of Music (any of the Evolution videos) Classic covers: “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “The Prayer”, my mind just went blank. And just a personal favorite, “Come Along”. Always makes me feel up!

This song sneaks into my life from time to time and makes me cry too.... Today again... Peace.

This is a beautiful song. Acapella makes it even more impressive.

Those lows are Avi Kaplan Basso Profundo extraordinaire! Also the second soloist. He has since left the group on good terms for personal reasons, and now has a stellar solo career going. Change on the Rise is his most popular and his latest album is the Shooter Jennings produced Floating on a Dream. Would love to see you react to his music. The last soloist is Mitch Grassi Counter Tenor he and Avi Kaplan have been referred to as generational voices.

You will NOT regret looking into more of their music, I went down the rabbit hole last fall and do not regret it at all despite being a huge country fan

The first time I heard this song I cried with joy.

Kristen is also a soprano. This song is great, however list to their cover of “The Prayer”, the official video. It will knock your socks off. If you can listen all the way through without stopping, what an experience. The singers pull you right in. Thanks again for a great reaction.

You've just found the kindest corner of the internet, here comes the a cappella fandom! Their Bohemian Rhapsody will change your life.

I get full body chills every time Mitch hits those notes! Amazing

New sub. This was the first song I heard by them, too. I played it for my mom the night my father died. New Years Eve, 2016 sitting on the small hill in Yuma Regional Medical Center parking lot watching fireworks displays going off all around town. It was beautiful and a fitting goodbye. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

This is song is one of my top 10 song in the universe! I don't think I've ever heard a bad version of it either. Love, love, love.

Im so glad that this particular song was my first introduction to them way back when. They have lots of great stuff, but i think for anyone who has never heard them, this is the best introduction. It's just an incredible version of this song. The way Mitch is introduced in this song is another reason this should be everyone's first experience with this group.

I absolutely love them! I can’t choose one as my favorite because each singer is awesome! I want something by them playing at my funeral!

I always get so much joy watching someone experience this for the first time, it's such a pure appreciation of the music!

We, Pentaholics, who love them. Welcome you! Ed Boyer does their mixing and he’s a boss , as are all associated with PTX 200 plus songs, covers and originals. They never miss. If you join us down this rabbithole you will be amazed again and again. Try covers, Problem, Shallow, Havana, Bohemian Rhapsody, Gold, Daft Punk Medley, Evolution Of Micheal Jackson Or originals. Happy Now, Cracked, Sing, Water, Can’t Sleep Love, coffee in Bed Honestly. Look at their videos and pick one 😂

Please listen and watch them do this live at Christmas time, even better!

And when they sing live they sound just as AMAZING

The dude with the deepest voice passed away suddenly 😢

I heard this song by them for the first time this morning, and I can’t get it out of my head! As I sang along I surprised myself at the end when I sang a whole line of chords not in their song, and it fit in so nicely!

The beat boxer has a beautiful voice and is an excellent cellist.

I love that you picked up right away that the groups’ sound engineer is as genius as the band members! They are not only talented and hard-working, they are smart and have surrounded themselves with behind-the-scenes folks who are just as skilled as they are. I think someone already named Ed Boyer, but they also had the phenomenal luck to work with Ben Bram from the start, who is a gifted arranger and often referred to as the sixth member. Heck, even their stylist, Candace Lambert, is really, really good! The videos they’ve done with FifGen Films have been extraordinary - including their Grammy-winning “Daft Punk” medley ;-)

This is one of my all time favorite songs. This is one of the best versions. Pentatonix blows me away.

You’re headed down the beautiful PTX rabbit hole. They’re known for amazing Christmas cover songs you’ll never listen to the same way again.

Individually they would be great, but together they’re unbelievable.

Panatonix has been around for a minute. Their harmony is exquisite! There are only a few groups out there like this but they are like a needle in a haystack. Hard to find but when you do.... Well, it's AWESOME!!

The beauty of accapella, right? :) warm mama karma hugs! XXX

So, just a note, this is actually Pentatonix covering Hallelujah, the song was originally performed by Leonard Cohen in 1984. This arrangement is them, though... Well, Ben Bram, but for them.

Subscribed. Also recommend Shallow, Problem, New Rules x Are You That Somebody, Happy Now, and I Just Called Yo Say I Love You.

This is the best version of the song ❤❤

Took my daughter in aug to see them amd theyre absolutely amazing in person 🩷🩵

I've got goosebumps on top of other goosebumps... GLORY be to GOD.

Pentatonix = Goosebumps

They are all wonderfully talented and are all also wonderful humble individuals who enjoy having their audiences join in with them while they are performing. Thay also emjoy meeting with their ffans personally both by computer and in person.

And there it is! the Mitch slapped! Never gets old.

There are many covers of this, but it will never be like listening to Leonard Cohen sing his own song. Jeff Buckley's version is lovely too. RIP Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley

I trust you enjoyed hearing that through the monitors uninterrupted and loud enough your voice blended in as you belted out the chorus. It's always a dopamine hit.

Incredible vocal band, they all can really sing, but that arrangement? I don;t know whether the group or someone else did the arrangement, but its magical!

The Pentaholics will overwhel you with information and recommendations for other songs and "covers" which Pentaholics lovingly call upgrades! Here for your journey.

Would it be crazy for me to say everytime I hear this when I’m sick I start to feeeel so much better 😭 😭

Chills. Every time.

Aren't they phenomenal? Everything they sing hits me to the core.

It's blows my mind that there are people who don't know the Hallelujah song originally created by Canadian singer/ songwriter Leonard Cohen in 1984 the song has been covered over 300 times with like 80 different versions

Love your professional reaction. I'm proud to say you are turning into a Pentaholic. We are a dedicated group that will gladly follow you down the rabbit hole. Hold on tight, you're in for a ride. They do covers and have a large selection of original music also. Enjoy!

The tall blond guy is Scott Hoying, Baritone; the girl is Kirsten Maldonado, Mezzo-Soprano; the guy with the hat is Mitch Grassi, Counter-Tenor; the bearded guy with the turban is Avi Kaplan, Basso-Profundo; the beatboxer is Kevin Olusola, and is also, a cellist beatboxer. Scott, Kirsten, and Mitch met in a high school in Arlington, TX (between Dallas and Ft. Worth, TX). Scott, the Baritione, fills in when Avi is Lead. It has been said that when you first hear Mitch in those high levels, you have been "Mitch-slapped." Thank you for playing this, they are my favorites.

Yes, Pentatonix is harmonically fused to perfection! This song was my intro to them, too. and I haven't stopped loving their work! I must confess that the bass bearded guy, Avi Kaplan, has been my favorite from the start. He left PTX a few years ago and has his own phenominal solo career now. I think that you would greatly enjoy checking out his eclectic and amazing original work, a good start is his powerful "Change on the Rise " ~ His gently beautiful "Avi Kaplan, All Is Well. 7 Layers Session # 126" ~ and his jamming "When I'm A Fool, live at Sunset Sound" Hope to get to see you react to these and more! Enjoyed this PTX reaction , newly subscribed ~ I'll be back!

Coming from Utah, i Love the scenery! The Great Salt Lake Salt Flats are the perfect background for them! The way at times it looks like they're floating in the air. Or you can see the sky reflected on the ground. Not knowing where you're at. Beautiful! Perfect with them.

Music that speaks to the soul.

Amazing grace my chains are gone by them is amazing too

This group has a special kind of talent.

Mitch is among the rarest vocalists out there. He can sing perfectly in something 7 or 8 octaves. Perhaps more. And that's why he can Mitchslap new listeners.

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Pentatonix, enjoy the ride! 😊

This video reminds me a lot of the video of Eric Burden & The Animals singing House of the Rising Sun. Both show the group walking & singing & the sound of them raises goosebumps. Nailed it.

I do that same thing in my apartment right now after this video. I'll put this song to play at😉 full blast because I also know that my neighbor loves accapella music.

Great reaction, especially the Mitch slap. We Pentahaulics as a very dedicated and supportive crew. Get ready for the onslaught of subs.

They have over 53 Million views on this beautiful rendition of “ Hallelujah” . Cheers from Nancy in Ontario Canada

Mitch slapped and “The Mitch Effect” are real!

You might like their original song Run to You, the 5 part harmony on it is killer.

I loved your reactions to Pentatonix Hallelujah ❤❤❤

Pentatonix wins every time with me - from the vocals, remix/songwriters to camera & video editing crew

Ok- it’s 1:48 am and tears are involuntary rolling down my cheeks. Amazing. Thank you for this.

They also don't use any music background in this song. Its all them vocal and feet stomp. They are amazing

Mr. Cohen himself heard this rendition and was very pleased with the outcome...

Im still amazed this is acapella

Music is the great equalizer ❤

Watch Gold, Can’t Hold Us, Imagine. All will blow your mind! ❤❤ Welcome to PTX!!!