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[One week ago] "Idk anything about these guys or any of their names, but I don't usually like acapella so we'll see" [A day later] "Jesus, mitch" "Oh, kevin" "Goddamn, Avi" "Get it, Kirstie" "My god, Scott"

""I'm worried about this one..." Cut to 1 minute later... "My concerns are gone." Yep, that is what happens when listening to PTX!

Other than microphone quality no effects. "You ain't seen nothing yet". They did it in a closet because that was what they could afford at the time. The new guy Matt fit in perfectly.

All us Pentaholics love and still support Avi, but I for one am just so thankful PTX was able to find Matt to join. He’s so fun-loving and brings great energy to their live performances!!

Kevin not only beat boxes and has a lovely singing voice, but he also is an excellent cellist, can beatbox while playing cello, and can rap - watch their Sing video!

A few years ago, many were killed and more injured during the hate shootings at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. As Superfruit, Scott and Mitch, both gay, invited Brian Justin Crum, Mary Lambert, and Mario Jose, all part of the LGBTQ+ family, to join them in a cover of Katie Perry's Rise. Watching this can be a shattering experience.

pls man, use headphones! it sounds so much better and you don't want to miss their music with best quality

There’s a live private performance of this where they are just standing together in a room with a small audience and no mic and it really shows how there’s very little effects put on their work. It sounds great. Pretty much all just their talent. And Kevin beatboxes for 5 mins straight. How, I don’t know. Especially when He does it for a whole live concerts and that’s even longer. So intricate, he’s a beast. Can’t wait for your next one. Maybe Can’t Hold Us?

I love the new guy Matt, not so much at first because i really missed Avi, but once i stopped comparing him to Avi, i really started to love him, different sound but still none the less, talented.

"Avi smoking a joint?" Not many people notice his red eyes. He didn't handle to contacts very well. His eyes got super irritated. Also, react to "Love Again" It's an original song in the same electronic / synth style. The new guy, Matt, is great. He's not AVI. Different, but not worse.

The venue they had set up to record at fell through at the last minute so they filmed in Avi and Kevin's kitchen and recorded the soundtrack in the bedroom closet. They hired someone to do the editing. This video cost them $400 to make. They did their own makeup, contacts and Kirsten's wig, etc.

"My concerns are gone." 😆 You started with some of their Christmas stuff, which tends a little more towards traditional acapella, so I can see where you would have been concerned. For an original song in a similar vibe, you should check out Love Again.

Kevin is an insanely talented beat boxer but he is soooo much more. He is also a classically trained cellist, plays piano/keyboard, used(?) to play the sax extremely well, has a degree from Yale in pre-med and Asian studies, speaks five languages including flawless Mandarin Chinese, writes and produces music and "invented" the genre cello-boxing which combines playing the cello and beat boxing along with it. He was preparing for med school when Scott found a KZfaq video of his cello boxing and essentially had to beg him to come to LA to try out with PTX for the Sing-Off competition. All five of them first met the day before the audition and the rest is history.

You: I'm worried. I don't know how it's gonna translate from an electronic synth sound to a capella. Pentatonix: Hold my beer!

Sound recorded in a closet, video in the kitchen 😄 This was early in their careers, they had won an a Capella tv-competition (the sing off) but were dropped by the label right after. Of course there's some tweaking done to the song to fill out the sound just a bit, but not as much as you'd think. For comparison, this video is of a live performance, without even mics kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qt1kjKakrb6vl30.html

Wear headphones when you can or you may miss out on a lot of the guys' bass and Kevin's wicked beatboxing.

FINALLY!! Someone who appreciates Kevin's beatboxing to the degree it deserves to be appreciated! I've watched a ton of reaction videos to this song and everyone talks about Avi, which, I mean, he's insane, but no one comments on the absolute SICK percussion by K.O. Thank you!

PTX fans ("Pentaholics") are probably the nicest and most supportive fandom anywhere.

It was surprising and devastating when Avi announced his departure, but Matt has filled his shoes so well. It's a different style of bass singing, but it blends with the group so well. You'll enjoy it.

"are they singing two different songs at the same time?" CUTE They are awesome at mashups! Please check out some old ones (with Avi) such as Don't Worry Child/Save the World, La la latch and ALL of their Evolution videos. Newer mashups with the new bass Matt like New Rules/Are you that Somebody. Keep the reactions coming!

Since you pointed out that they were mashing up 2 different songs, you should react to New Rules x Are you that somebody! it’s great

They opened their concert with this in June and it sounds just as great. They record how they can sound live. They recorded in a closet because the record company they had as a result of winning the Sing off competition dropped them almost immediately. They recorded and produced this for $400 and uploaded to KZfaq since they had no recording contract. They are amazing. Thanks for the great reaction

Other must watches from Pentatonix: Gold, New Rules x Re you That Someone, as guests in Todrick Hall's Wizard of Ahhhs, Havana, Run to You, Come Along, Making Christmas (adapted from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas - not your everyday xmas fare...), many more...

mitchy is no ordinary tenor, hes a counter tenor (which is rare as hell)

You need to check out Bohemian Rhapsody!

Their version of Bohemian Rhapsody pleeasssee :P I'm really loving your reactions. Avi made a video explaining why he left (Them constantly working was taking it's toll on him) but Matt has been great. They filmed it in a closet cos they didn't have any money back then. They won a singing show and the prize was a label contract but the label dropped them from the start because they didn't think Acapella would be sellable so the band had to do it themselves on youtube.

first of all: headphones Kyle! :D second, welcome to the world of Pentatonix, or PTX as you'll come to know them too. you're right, Avi has left the group willingly, and the new guy Matt is lovely. some people have a little trouble letting go of Avi (myself included), but it was his choice and everyone is on good terms. my fave PTX reaction songs would be White Winter Hymnal, Run To You and Drummer Boy - all with Avi. with Matt - Shallow, Come Along and The Sound of Silence. If you keep uploading, I'll keep watching :)

I am loving your reactions! This was the video that won them their first Grammy. It was filmed in Avi's apartment for under $1000. Kevin is so talented. He also graduated Pre med, plays the cello, and speaks Chinese. Sometimes I think he isn't human. I think you will enjoy Matt(the new bass), he isn't Avi, but lets admit Avi is one of a kind. There is a short video of them singing live and Avi blows the speaker. Matt brings a whole different dynamic to the group and is amazing in his own right. Looking forward to more reactions!

I love watching people finding out about PTX. Watching minds get blown by the sheer talent is one of my favorite pastimes. :)

You're off to an excellent start! Scott and Mitch have known each other and sung together since they were ten. They know each other's voices so well... They are both gay and formed a group called Superfruit to give themselves a music and comedy outlet apart from Pentatonix. Scot and Mitch have remarkable ranges that have only gotten better with time. Scott in particular is known for riffs and runs. As Superfruit, the have made several music videos that you should watch. Their Beyonce medley and Empire medley are great. The broadway musical Wicked told the prestory to the Wizard of Oz. Scott and Mitch sing together in Defying Gravity from that show. It may look silly at first, but Mitch especially will knock you out with his performance.

Run to You is an original by Pentatonix. It is powerful, devastating, and utterly beautiful. Avi and Kevin brought a first draft to the rest of the group and together they finished and arranged it. The video is set outside in the snow. During the chorus (if I remember correctly), the snow appears to rise rather than fall. I read in a comment that the group learned to appear to sing the chorus backwards so that it would appear when run in reverse as though they were singing normally while the snow seems to rise. I hope all of this is true. This is one of my favorite songs and videos of theirs.

You’re gonna need to introduce us to that Doggo :P

04:31 that part sang by mitch always gets so overlooked! I've always wondered why no reactor talked about that part! You're literally the only person who noticed that part and I loved that about you cause that part is just so sick!

I think most Pentaholics like Avi over Matt but I love them both equally. They are both amazing bassists but their tones are different. The main reason I love Matt is because he ALWAYS seems to have a smile on his face, even when he's singing 😁

There is a video I watched earlier of Pentatonix singing this song live (no video effects, and obviously no enhanced audio). And....sounds just as good. Even more impressive when you hear how tight and in sync it is. Absolutely phenomenal!

Scott Hoying and Mario Jose are powerfully beautiful together in Lost On You, a cover of an LP song that someone was brilliant enough to realize could be sung over "Time" from Hans Zimmer's soundtrack for the movie Inception (not Insomnia, as I'd written earlier). Gorgeous and a knock-out performance. Also check out the video of LP's live performance of Lost On You.

When they were just starting out, they lived in three apartments, worked all day every day on their music, and recorded everything on somebody's i-phone. They were young, had nothing but talent and drive, they believed in themselves, and they became monsters of the KZfaq channel. One year later, they were filling auditoriums, and the year after than, and subsequently, they have sold out whole stadiums.

With Pentatonix, its best to just not be utterly astonished with what they do... it’s easier on your heart. :)

Kyle...as you get used to them they keep pushing to envelope.....then you go see them live and you are BLOWN away. Saw them live twice and it was just incredible to hear them sing, without any mic, any instruments, or any help. It's simply breath taking. Enjoy them.....Bob

"My concerns are gone" I need a t-shirt with this!!! Love it!!

Man my favorite pentatonix mashup, la la latch! Chicks voice is addicting!

They actually did this song live in front of a small crowd. I think it was in a hospital. At least that's what it looked like. You can hear everything. They are so good 😊

if you want to see one of their new videos that really showcases matt try the sound of silence! for another one in daft punk sorta style they have an original song called love again

Your reactions are one of the best I've seen! I love them! Some suggestions I have are: Aha! live Singapore the star vista (because: Mitch is a friggin angel) Can't hold us (because: great song to see what they all can do) Bohemian rhapsody (because: iT's FrIgGiN aWeSoMe!!!!!!) Can't sleep love (original) (because: my favourite original, I think) Problem (because: Scott has a range man, you've seen how low he can get, now get ready for...) Can you feel the love tonight (because: Matt, the new bass, fits in perfectly and here's a great example)

Home Free is another good A Capella group to listen to. They've got a country vibe, but they do some awesome songs.

He thought Kevin was going off, before he started really going off. :D

Would love to see you react to their off mic performance of this song (someone linked below) just so you can see how this translates live. It’s nuts. Don’t forget headphones 😉 Also, yes, Avi leaving was a bummer. We miss him but we also love the new bass, Matt, and he fits in well for sure! Their “Evolution of Rihanna” is one of my favorites and it is a good example of Matt’s talents. Finally, check out Avi’s solo work. I suggest “Change on the Rise”.

Enjoying your reactions man, keep it up!

We pentaholics, and yeah, I consider myself one. LOVE seeing someone new discover what an amazing group this is. Welcome!!

YOU NEED. TO WATCH. THEIR EVOLUTIONS🤯🤯🤯 He reminded me when he asked, “Are they singing 2 different songs at the same time?”😂😂

I recommend Pentatonix's cover of Kiara's Gold. It's amazing. You can hear each of their gifts so clearly on that one. And yes, Kevin is beyond amazing, but then again, they all are. I'm seeing them in concert on Monday!

This is a great reaction, and yes Kevin is great, but the reason they nail the beat is because Kevin of Kevin's beatboxing and Avi's bass skills

You are just starting to see their brilliance and insane talents!!! 💖💖😁 Love your husky Kyle!!💖💖

It’s just so damn fun to see someone learn how great they are. Pentatonix and their fans are just the best, welcome to the family. Watching them grow and continue to put out incredible performances has been such a joy.

I’m very excited to see you keep reacting to PTX! Subscribed and wishing luck for you’re channel :)

The new bass Matt isn’t Avi but he is still good.

Nice reactions. I'm interested in seeing what else you are going to discover. I love Pentatonix of course, so I hope you keep it up in addition to whatever else you find to react to.

Let's not forget The Promise by Superfruit, as well as their Imaginary Parties and Guy.exe.

saw them perform this live, and it sounded exactly the same as the studio. incredible.

I’ve seen them live and at a private performance and there are no effects, just genius!

I love, love, love seeing a reaction youtuber discover Pentatonix and get addicted!! LOL, happens every time!! The Pentaholics are the best group of fans!

Pentatonix groupies are inherently nice people. We are always ready to welcome new members and we love you too!

The first reaction I had when I heard them sing was... REALLY! If this is what I'm competing with my vocal career is over before it began, so I'll bow out gracefully and save myself the embarrassment! 😭

ptx prides themselves on being able to do all the effects with their own voices.

Dance of the sugar plum fairy is another one that really shows off their skill. Also, sound of silence is a great intro to Matt, the new bass

I know this is a late comment, but I've watched many reactions lately to PTX and I must say that your discernment of so many subtleties in this video is impressive. I envy your ear for music. And any of these reaction videos get a thumbs up from me if there is a dog in the background.

Headphones is a must when listening to PTX and A Capella in general. Great reactions none the less. Seemed like you missed Avi's deep notes this time, which always happens when you dont have Headphones on. I mean you didn't seem to notice the low voice in Avi and Kevin's solo. Try to hear it again with headphones on and see if you notice a difference + see if you get a new reaction which is what you and we want as a reactors. Unless you can compensate with a high quality sound system that can give the same or better experience where nothing is lost of course ;P. Also it only cost them 400$ to make this video at home in a kitchen and closet using a smoke machine, the make up, eyes and talents.

I recommend Evolution of Rihanna - Pentatonix

So, Kyle, welcome to Pentatonix world!! PTX made a huge splash in 2011 on the A Capella singing competition show "Sing Off." All of those performances are on KZfaq so go dig them up and binge watch them...You will NOT regret it! This group does all of their own arranging. They use no electronic effects (other than maybe a little reverb...) for their recordings and post-mix efforts. No auto-tune, bass box, electronic kit - nothing. Everything they do is pure body and voice produced. This particular recording is what won them their 1st Grammy. The story goes they recorded the audio in their apartment's closet and all the video was done in the kitchen with stuff bought at Home Depot/Lowes. Total cost to make this vid was something like $150. I haven't seen them live but would love the chance some day! As for your editing - you're not doing bad. Honest!! I would recommend ALWAYS using headphones so you don't get the speakers feeding back and creating an echo effect though. Also, good headphones make PTX sound AMAZING!! (Even cheap ones do!!) Next up, you need to listen to some Home Free, then Voice Play and a little Voctave. They're all A Capella groups that are making it in the modern music industry!

If you haven't already noticed, you'll be bombarded with requests for PTX vids from all us Pentaholics 😁

New subscriber, and love your dog! Last video (Hallelujah) you mentioned Scott's bass, depsite all the nay sayers, Scott does cover the bass when Avi sings, I've seen them live enough times to witness it,. Also to hear more of Scott using his bass voice check out their cover of Sound of Silence, and it's got the new bass Matt in it. Keep coming with the PTX-I love watching new reactors become a Pentaholic!

At the end they sang all 4 songs at the same time! This is one of my favorites! Avi did the circular breathing to make the "swirling" sound. They are such a tight group! Their cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" is also great.

Nice reaction ! They won their first Grammy with this ! Fun. We can see who does which sound so well here, filmed in a closet, for $400 ! They rock every thing they do ! With your headphones, you will hear the bass so much better !

Sound of Silence, Somebody that I Used To Know, and all of their Sing Off performances (if you only watch one I'd recommend Love Lockdown performance).

You need to watch their live stuff. A lot of people don’t believe they’re actually legit until they see them live. To hear the new guy you can watch “Making Christmas”. It’s one of my kids’ favorites, along with “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” Also, Avi is my boy and he has a few videos out which you would probably enjoy, especially “Change on the Rise”. It’s a very different sound but shows so much of his range and abilities.

Literally just talent man, live performances will blow you away even more because they do no effects. Pure talent, everywhere, and It's totally normal to question it at first, but you'll get over it XD

Seeing fresh pentaholics hearing kevin killin it never gets old Smiles ear to ear

Kyle: How are they gonna keep the electronic/synth sound PTX: Hold my beer

if you really want to hear Mitch's highs and Avi's lows then you should watch Pentatonix - Aha!, Singapore, The Star Vista

You have to watch Bohemian Rhapsody and the video of Aga recorded live at the star Vista. Also they all have solo work and Scott and Mitch have their own group called Superfruit with amazing original songs

when you first started and said you were concerned I felt like I was in on a secret. I knew you would love it.

I love it when someone 'gets' Pentatonix! It's so exciting for them and I love seeing a new fan being made.

I love it when you say 'my concerns are gone.' By now you know they don't have 'effects.' It's all their voices.

As others may have told, Pentatonix thow their very last pennies together to make this video. Winning the Grammy was both, well eraned and the best thing that could happend at that time. And no, they are singing in the "what you see is whay you get"-style. Keep going! Oh, and sorry if I have mistyped or misplaced some words. I am not an english native speaker...

It is so fun to watch someone discover this group! They have turned a cappella on its head. They love to find churches, garages, closets and such to create different sounds. I believe this was done at Kirstie’s house for around $400. Correct me if I’m wrong folks.

SIDE BAR:::: your dog is beautiful

Ahhh!!! So freaking excited to see your reaction to this one!! I am watching your Pentatonix videos in order to watch you discover them and how amazeballs they are!

this is their first grammy. Iv'e heard this live.. they were just as good. that's just all them.

I love Pentatonix and am super happy that you’re doing theses videos! Thank you for sharing your reactions! It’s always awesome to watch someone enjoy their songs for the first time!

Matt, the new guy, brings an energy to the group that you didn't realize was lacking until he arrived. He's positive, warm with a voice like honey, and has fit in beautifully. Watch Grinch, or Making Christmas. He's wonderful. Avi is also, but I think Avi is much happier making his own music at his own pace. I love Avi, but his moving on was a win-win situation for him AND the group. I've been watching them mature since 2011. They have all become stronger and more skillful singers, and what they do together now almost defies explanation. In many ways it IS magic!!!

When they recorded it, they had just been dropped from the record deal they won on the 3rd season of the show called "The Sing-Off" (same thing happened to the two previous winners). Not wanting to give up on their dreams, and with only $300, they recorded it in a bedroom closet and filmed it in one of their kitchens, then uploaded it on KZfaq. This song won them their first of three Grammy's, and skyrocketed them into stardom.

They got on this one. Again all their natural ability. Thank you for you videos. I love how pure reactions are. Btw welcome to the Pentaholics.

Awesome reaction! A fantastic live performance is Somebody that I used to know ....I think it was recorded in a parking garage ... and Bohemian Rhapsody is a MUST :) Thank u for your great reaction videos!

I keep coming back to this reaction every few weeks, just because it's great Much love Kyle, you're a sweetheart

They are the Kings of mashups! You really need to see some of their pop remixes. I'd recommend New Rules x Are You That Somebody (featuring new Bass Matt Sallee)

Kyle, loving your reaction vids on the Pentatonix group. Love how you went skeptic at the beginning because "not what you listen to" to you loving and raving on them. Actually like your react vids better than others I've seen where the reviewers try and act like they are some great authority on what their watching, you are just down to earth and appreciative of the talent.

Omgosh, your dog is gorgeous! You aren't too bad yourself either! 😁 Please keep reacting to Pentatonix & throw in some Superfruit as well! I really love how you are so blown away by their talent. The more you watch, the more amazing they become. I don't think there is anything that they can't do! All their covers are upgrades & their originals are just amazing in my opinion! Your channel is my favorite so keep up the great work! ❤

They have a live version of this. You'll see that's it's pure with no synthesizers. They are really that talented!! 😀

We Pentaholics love your videos!!! They filmed this video in Avi & Kevin's apt kitchen and recorded the track in a bedroom closet! Matt is amazing as well, we will always support Avi no matter what. You may want to check out his music especially his song "Change on the Rise"!!