Starry sky is homage to astrophysicist Dr. Brian May, Queen guitarist. I heard that he posted this on his social media with the single word 'Enjoy.'

I love how emotionally invested you are in this outstanding group. We love them so much. They are kind, generous, caring, funny and just ridiculously talented. This was a great reaction Brandon. You really can't go wrong with any of their music as far as reactions go. Perhaps you would enjoy their original Love Again for your next reaction. It's an EDM track they do with nothing but vocals. It's insane. Another good one is their cover of Gold by Kiiara. I recommend listening to the original first, even if you don't react to it, so you can appreciate the insane job they did with the cover. Their cover of Royals is another good one.

Check out their live performance of this at their September 2022 Hollywood Bowl concert. It is brilliant.

They are magic from planet music. They make us feel things Honestly I’ve seen 200plus original’s and covers and they never let me down

I can at least tell you why this rendition makes you tear up; you're catching the emotion Pentatonix put into it. Pentatonix absolutely loves this song. They love Queen, and they love Freddie Mercury, to the point that every one of them wanted to "do" Freddie in this song, and they actually managed that (the final "Any way the wind blows" may sound like Mitch but it's actually coming from Kevin). This was one of the first songs Pentatonix wanted to cover, but it's a hard song to do properly. They were afraid that they'd botch it if they attempted it too early in their careers, which they would have seen as a tragedy. So they decided to wait until they knew they were ready. That took them five years, but it was worth the wait; they were definitely ready.

Watching someone discover Pentatonix for the first time is like watching a 4-year-old taste ice cream for the first time. We experience that joy right along with you. I love seeing your honesty and soft soul. Bless ya.

A piece that really shows off their stunning harmony is "Your Heart With Me". That song was written for five part harmony and they kill it.

Ben Folds who was a judge on the Sing Off said surprises are rare gift in a musical arrangement, but PTX always has a few surprises. When you feel like you’ve really dived into their catalog (and Superfruit and some of the solo stuff), you should consider watching their Sing Off performances to understand their origin story.

Good for you. Most reactors don't notice the elaborate blocking.

Btw the megaphone is a prop. Mitch doesn't need it.

PTX loves being unpredictable! Just when you think you have them figured out, or anticipate what will happen next, that's when they they throw a curve. Creativity backed by superb talent, that's our Pentatonix. Terrific reaction!

Now that you gone down PTX rabbit hole, you can go back to their beginning in the Sing-Off competition and see how they got started be ready to have your mind blown

Aren’t they absolutely fabulous. Definitely perfection.

Whenever I’m in need of a lift, I play Pentatonix reaction videos to watch others enjoying them as much as I do. Your reaction was great, again. Thanks and keep doing what you do.

The balance change - the orig Queen sound. 🤤🤘🏻🎸😎

Every Mitch slap is so much fun 🥰

The flipping back and forth in the headphones is in the original stereo recordings. The video also pays homage to the original video with the lighting/fliashlights.

I couldn't help but notice that you said you want to check something out in the beginning frame and in the ending frame saying that you saw differences. You probably did. If you watch the behind-the-scenes you will see that during the filming of this when they were filming the part where the walls come back together the walls crashed back together. They broke the table they crashed everything in the scene so I'm pretty sure some things probably got broken if that's what you're talking about. A lot of their action videos have behind-the-scenes to them. I'm glad I subbed to your channel I have been watching some of your reactions to different artists and I really like the fact that you show your emotions. Thank you ✌❤😎

Your going to be pleasantly amazed.

A cappella PERFECTION = PTX 🤯🤯🤯

Brian May, Queen's guitarist, posted a link to this on his Facebook page with one word: "Enjoy" - which is pretty high praise. The references to the starry sky are a nod to Brian's Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Like everything else they do, you won't see a video if they can't do it live. As to perfection, that is one of their goals.

You get emotional when you hear it because it sounds like perfection and the love and care that they put into the arrangement is perfect also.

If you go to Miles Reuben Channel you can see them do Bohemian Rhapsody live at the Hollywood Bowl 2022. Thwy do such a good job. I was there and loved every min.

For a real change of pace try their original LOVE AGAIN written by Avi and Kevin! It's a face melter!🤣

I have not heard one bad song from them ever. Not one.

Saw this live in 2018. Fabulous

You should watch Pentatonix from when they competed on the Sing Off. Scott, Mitch and Kirstie were only 19. They won that season. You should also check out Home Free. They won season 4. Their most popular video is a cover of “Man of Constant Sorrow.” Their beat boxer (Adam Rupp) plays the NOMONICA. You would enjoy it.

This was the song that made me a Pentaholic.

I love that reaction when Mitch starts to do the guitar solo with his mouth! And he does that live - the megaphone was just a prop for effect! They waited six years before they tackled this because they wanted to do it justice. Brian May really like is apparently and has said that Freddie would have loved it.

And we are just entering Pentatonix season, when we have the proper time to enjoy the PTX versions of all the holiday songs that have grown stale with overuse. They manage to put new life into Christmas music.

Amazing aren't they? Oh and the megaphone is just a prop. That's Mitch's voice!

Welcome to the wonderful rabbit hole known as pentatonix....First.. So, some things to know about this cover and video: -It took PTX years to get the arrangement to where they felt they could do the original masterpiece justice. -The cover, and especially the video, was meant to be an homage to Queen. Some of the moments paying respect were: The mono-recording of the line "easy come, easy go" followed by the panning of the voices from left to right on the line "little high, little low" (which is how the original was recorded), obviously the flashlights being used to mimic the lighting on the operatic part of the original video, the four shooting stars to represent the four members of Queen, as well as acknowledge the fact that Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist, and the overhead shot of them lying on the couch is to represent the Sheer Heart Attack album cover. -The megaphone was just a prop. It is not needed to reproduce the electric guitar distortion. -PTX can, and does, perform this live with no backing track...something even Queen and the Great Freddie Mercury could not do. -Freddy once said he didn't care what people did with his music as long as they "...don't make it boring, darling!", so I think he would absolutely approve. -The overall video--with the "living room" and couch--is an homage to Pentatonix's own journey as a group. They lost their record deal right after winning the Sing Off and moving to LA, so they started putting out videos on KZfaq, performing covers. They would sit on the couch in Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi's (bass) living room and just record themselves on Mitch's (counter tenor who took the lead on this song) iPad. Some of their earliest videos went viral and they eventually were able to secure a new deal, record an EP, go on tour, release chart-topping albums and win three Grammy awards...so they moved out of the living room and down this new, unknown road. At the end of the day, though, they're still the same choir-nerds they've always been; just happy to sit together on a couch and sing. Also when brian mays of queen heard this he posted the video on his web site with the word..."ENJOY".....NOW ABOUT PENTATONIX........They won the 2011 sing off and took off from there. They've won 3 grammys for daft punk, dance of the sugar plum fairies, and jolene w/ dolly parton all 3 are highly recomended. There are so many videos in their catalog...way too many to list but I will endevor to give you some choices for future reactions. some covers are Bohemian rhapsody (quite simply the finest cover of that classic rock song), wizard of ahhhs ( a collection of 17 pop songs arranged to tell the classic story of wizard of oz), mad world, the prayer, royals, carol of the bells, say something, radioactive, can you feel the love tonite, problem, evelotion of music, little drummer boy, my favorite things, 12 days of christmas, god rest ye merry gentlemen, and so many more....some originals include...sing, happy now, love me when u dont, coffee in bed, be my eyes, never gonna cry again, the lucky ones.....during the height of the pandemic....they released an album called "at home" (completely recorded in their own homes seperately and then mixed.....songs include...home, blinding lights, when the party's over, dreams, break my heart. Please do more pentatonix reactions. You may run into issues with the video being blocked...just put some sort of filter on the video...we really care about the music. As you do more pentatonix reactions more people will subscribe to your channel as us fans of pentatonix called pentaholics luv seeing people react to their extensive library of videos. Have a blessed day.

Since you’ve reacted to The Sound of Silence recently, I’d recommend Pentatonix’s version! It’s stellar!

Wait for it.... the "Mitch slap"...

Love watching your reactions and insights. Thanks for doing this. Did you know that there is a Behind The Scenes video of this production? Linky: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h56lmq2frq3DfJ8.html Also there were a couple of iconic "moments" that should be noted: the first one is the shot of the four shooting stars that are a nod to the four members of Queen and especially to Dr Brian May ( lead guitarist) who's also an astrophysicist and has a comet named after him. The second moment is the sprawl on the couch, shown right after the shot of the stars, is a nod to the album cover of Queen's Sheer Heart Attack. Dr May also posted this mv on his social media with the word, "Enjoy".

There’s a behind the scenes video for this. It’s worth watching!

It's such a great hommage to the original by Queen. The audio coming from one side (ear) to the other was also in the original song. Great cover and great reaction.

I absolutely love the way you show the video, yet at the same time put something over it so that you don't get blocked. This is one of the best ways around the copyright strikes that I've seen Creative 🥰

It took this group nearly 5 years to work on this song, sadly Avi is no longer in the group, but glad to have Matt, anyways you need to check out their live performance and just recent live performance. Oh, by the way, great reaction and Happy Thanksgiving! 🤟🤟

I think you need to do prayers for this world by pentatonix. It’s their newest video and it has a lot of crazy stuff to blow your mind with the song and the sound production.

This was my first PTX video I found. That was …over 6 years ago. I’ve been hooked ever since. You realize you channel is going to blow up. We are a loyal and fierce ❤ fan base.called Pentaholic’s. We will help you down their massive rabbit hole. Enjoy your journey…..love Judy D. Just subscribed …..

"Enjoy" - Brian May Tweeted

Another Pentatonix song that many reactors have to take breaks during is The Prayer, originally by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, the Italian opera singer. It's also only a year old so shows the major growth of the band's voices.

Emotional overload! I know it well with these guys. Great reaction.

For me, it's the incredible level of talent and skill that makes me emotional, not always the lyrics. Although that can send me over the edge often too. LOL I love how deeply you feel music. Rock on!

I've noticed that most other singers stop before the opera part. But PTX includes the opera part. Loved your reaction

To quote judge Ben Folds on The Sing Off in 2011, when PTX began their journey: "A surprise is a rare gift in an a capella arrangement, and you always give us one or two." Now, 11+ years later, they are still surprising us. (BTW, you may eventually want to watch their Song Off episodes, even if you don't do full-blown reactions ... although many in-depth reactors do cover all the episodes as reactions.). *ETA:* There is a Behind the Scenes for this that I think you'd enjoy a lot: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h56lmq2frq3DfJ8.html

Surprisingly I didn't see a comment that shares that the megaphone is just a prop - he recreates the guitar in live performances with just his voice. And, since you are interested in the performance aspect of things, there is a behind the scenes video of the making of this video - it took place in a parking lot through a whole night and it was COLD, you can see their breath a couple times in the video if you know to look. Their work ethic is clear. Second the rec for Sound of Silence - it's with Matt, their bass since 2017/18. And with the holiday season coming up, it'll be fun to dive into their extensive holiday catalog - as usual, you'll be blown away - and they do have some original holiday songs too. Look forward to more reactions because I love your enthusiasm and insightful comments.

Perfection indeed. Great reaction! I’ve been waiting for this one since I saw you first PTX and it was worth the wait. Thanks for taking us with you on your PTX journey. Much love from South Africa!

Know how you feel, I really only got into PTX over the last 3 years, and am constantly amazed at what they do. I knew of them, had no idea, no idea. I Have come to love them and their performances , just outstanding. Finally got to go to a live this past year at the Evergreen tour and just what you see you get, I was stunned at how they sound live. If you haven't, do their Popspring 2016 for a great live reference, or Christmas Under the Stars last year or The afore mentioned Evergreen.

You seem to really enjoy the production aspects of the videos as much as the music. If you’re interested in a couple of their videos that have more of a storyline in the videos I would recommend their cover of Papaoutai and a collaboration they did with Todrick Hall called The Wizard of Ahhs.

PTX will never disappoint you. They'll astound you, please you, dumbfound you, and entrance you however. Only about 195 songs await you and nary a loser among them.

Here's the Behind the Scenes video, put together by the production company: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h56lmq2frq3DfJ8.html

Enjoying your insights and the quality of your production.

Thank you for an Awesome reaction! I'm a huge pentatonix fan and I enjoy your passionate and emotional response to the technicalities and their abilities. As you said, they are " perfection"! Keep doing what you do , I look forward to the next.

I would love to see you react to some of Avi’s solo songs, Change on the rise is a good one to start with but really anything if his is great. The man is incapable of writing a bad song!

I love the animated overlay. Great reaction.

You say that you've been given a gift. But you need to realize that you also are giving US a gift. I never would have thought that I'd become a reaction video addict. The first time I ever saw one a couple years ago, I remember saying "What the heck is this, and why in the world would I care what this total stranger's reaction is?" Now, there is rarely a night where I don't spend at least 2 hours watching my reaction videos. Over time, I've realized what it is. I can't go back in time and re-live the first time I heard a song. But the next best thing is seeing someone like you, hear/see something for the very first time, and seeing how it affects you, and it helps remind how I felt at that point. You know? I love it. I'm glad I've run in to you here.

I am loving your reactions to PTX. I joined your channel so that I could watch all of your ptx reactions but I am not able to see them. Can you help me? I have been Pentaholic for many years and never tire of watching new reactors and your reactions are wonderful. There is a behind the scenes for Bohemian Rhapsody which you would really enjoy because you are really into the production part.

i love the fact that you can hear Scot on the left [10 o"clock} Mitch in the middle and Kirsten on the right [2 o'clock] Avi and Kevin are in the middle too . this way their voices don't get lost in the wall of sound they produce . they are just freaking awesome so is their producer Ben Bram the 6th member ;)

I am looking forward to the journey. Every song from them seams like their best, until you hear the next one and so on and so on. It does not matter in what order, newer or older or all mixed up. There is not one bad apple (song) in the barrel.

The megaphone is only a prop. I have seen them in concert do this live and he sounds exactly the same without the prop.

Epic reaction! Thanks!!

You will love going down the acca rabbit hole. After you react to some more...I look forward to your reaction to "The Wizard of Ahhhs". Thank you for being you.😃

Exciting! Can’t wait!!

Your face is priceless.

I think you should switch to their Christmas music for this season since they are more known for that. They tour almost every holiday season! And those arrangements will blow you away just as much.

Love the tears - me too! Sometimes I wish KZfaq had a 'Love' Button, and not just a thumbs up - ha! Thank you for sharing.

Great reaction to this amazing Pentatonix video. Thank you.

A great reaction! I await your next reaction and anything of theirs will be just as good to listen to!

This group is so amazing, they take original songs and make them their own in such an impressive way. By the way , a Dutch female group called OG3NE do an amazing cover of this on their lockdown songs .

I loved watching your reaction to this song! And yeah, they really knocked it out of the park. They haven't really done a bad song (that I've seen anyway) and they excel at both covers and their own original work. I would definitely recommend their covers of "Hallelujah", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", "The Sound of Silence" and "Mad World" to get a good range of their... range I guess. *LOL* And also, as some have pointed out, there's been one change in the line-up over the years. Avi, who was singing bass in this (had the longer dark hair in a ponytail) ended up having to leave the group due to some family commitments, but helped with finding his replacement, Matt, who you'll no doubt see in other performances of theirs.

Your reaction to this is precious. So genuine.

Found your reaction channel, only a year to late New sub here. This is my hobby as many of my fellow Pentaholics, reactions to Pentatonix. Love your reaction and emotions. Greetings from South Africa

MIND BLOWING just like I told it was with not only hearing but visual surprises included. I loved watching your reaction bruh and knew you'd tear up too. That's bc PTX in this specific video, it was a theatrical performance. Brian May from Queen, posted to PTX that Freddie Mercury would be proud! Besides 5 years in the making, this video was created in a neighborhood, on the street that the motorized couch traveled on, plus the floodlights and other equipment needed. If you watch it again you'll see in the dark shadows, homes and the white fences. The only reason it took 5 years is bc they respected Freddie's work and wanted to do it well. In my book, they certainly did! I'm glad I subbed you on your 1st PTX song .. I absolutely enjoy your commentary and EXCITEMENT and I'm looking forward to more bruh.

I love your honest reaction and your insightful breakdown of the video production. This one doesn't look complicated but you know, as a music producer, that it is. Also it was fun seeing your face when they panned back and forth on "little high, little low" and then a minute later when Avi's bass kicked in and I knew exactly what you were hearing and why you were reacting the way you were. I subscribed for Pentatonix and I thank you for continuing to react to them. Cheers!

There is a meaning to the frames where it is the sky and the 4 stars fall look it up

Loved this! Your reaction is priceless. You are right this isn't a "teary" song but their talent is so mind blowing you can't help it.

The Grassi Guitar does not require a megaphone. It is just a prop to draw attention to who is making the sound. I heard it done live and it was EPIC. Mitch might be the reincarnation of Freddie Mercury. Freddie died in November 1991 and Mitch was born in July 1992. He can also grow the Freddie mustache. It is so close to matching it is kinda creepy.

Since I haven't seen anyone else mention this, the megaphone, is just a prop for the video, when they do this live, Mitch only uses the microphone, and sounds identical, every bit of the guitar is his voice, no enhancements.

The couch is a throwback to when they 1st started & their vids were just them sitting on a couch.

I love how expressive you are.

if you have not, you might want to watch the video about the making of this one, it's a little hilarious.

Thank you for another great reaction! You're so into it, it's amazing to watch and I can't wait for more... you have so much to discover and I'm here for it. Please do "Gold" and "Can you feel the love tonight" 😀and I really like your filter with the music notes

They have a Behind the scenes making this video. YOu don't need to review that but go watch it for your own enjoyment. Also if you haven't yet seen the live performance of "AHH" in Singapore please do that. A true Mitchslap.

Pentatonix😀? I'm in!

Really like your video filter!

My favorite cover of this is still from the Muppet Show!

Hear it comes!

You are such a sweet soul. It’s my favourite song too, since it was first played on the radio in July 1975 against BBC Radio One wishes/ orders!

You need to experience the trifecta of acapella: That is Pentatonix, Home Free and Voiceplay. Home Free: more of a country vibe (Includes a bass like Avi): Man of Constant Sorrow, How Great Thou Art Voiceplay (the theater kids who dress in costume and act out the songs; also includes a bass like Avi, but featured very heavily with down in the depths bass drops): Hoist the Colors, Skyrim, Oogie Boogie Song, Dragonborn Comes, Carry on My Wayward Son.

Is it not just completely weird, how you can hear music or a tune that brings a sense of melancholy I guess, just as he said it brought tear to his eyes even though it's not a sad type of song. This very same thing happens to me as well. But I know people who are completely unaffected but music or harmonies, but it hits me like a train.!

Tears with you 🥲

You might also want to check out Coldest Winter from one of their Christmas albums! Mitch is sooo good! I also recommend Love Again, which is an original, as well as their cover of Gold by Kiiara. They definitely have a way of pulling emotions out of you with their songs. Thanks for the reactions!

For a different & excellent song Honeybee by Steam Powered Giraffe and A Christmas Hallelujah by Cassandra & her sister Callahan

Mitch is perfection!

Hola Brandon, saludos desde Barcelona 👋 Tienes que reaccionar a la versión que hacen de "Imagine" Es muy muy emocional ver la enorme diversidad, cultural, religiosa, sexual, etc. De este excelente grupo...he visto a muchos reactores llorar en esta reacción Es una canción que define perfectamente a Pentatonix

Thank you so much for another awesome reaction!!! P.S. Wanted to let you know “Available” is spelled wrong at 0:38 in case you weren’t aware! Thanks!

Enjoyed your authentic reaction so Thank you,Pentaholic from the U.k x

Adding to Annica's comment, I second reacting to Avi's original song "Change on the Rise", which was released in 2019 just before his first solo US and European tours. He does all vocals in it, as well as all sounds except for organ and tambourine in the bridge. But since today is Thanksgiving here in the US, here's the link to Avi's original song "Song For The Thankful", with animation by well-known Turkish animator Mertcan Mertbilek - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpyjZ9CTqafRpX0.html