First Time Hearing Pentatonix The Sound of Silence Reaction - THIS MIGHT BE OUR FAVORITE VERSION! 

So when I hear the 3 versions of this song that are mentioned, I hear them each differently. Simon & Garfunkel was like a warning we needed to hear, Disturbed version is like the anger & sadness that we didn't listen to the warning, & PTX version is full of hope that maybe now we will finally listen.

If you don't want to be angry at society (Disturbed) but want to be hopeful that the warning (S&G)will be heeded (Pentatonix), this is the version to listen to.

Pentatonix is the Premier Acapella Group, they don't do covers, they do "upgrades". Check out their first Grammy Win, "Daft Punk" you will be blown away. They do all varieties of music, check out their cover of "Gold" by Kiara or their cover of "Can you feel the love tonight" by Elton John. "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Imagine". If you do a live, watch the Official Video for that song first.

If you find it difficult to believe that it’s all vocals, try their Daft Punk medley, it’s so mind blowing that they won a grammy for it.

If you haven't done Imagine yet, please do! I also love La La Latch, a medley of 2 songs, that are incredible! it's my favorite video with Avi Kaplin in it. This one is my favorite with Matt as the bass singer. His voice is so full of soul and emotion. His personality is joyful and so positive. He had huge shoes to fill when Avi left, and he's done so masterfully!

PTX doesn't do covers... They only do upgrades!

If you guys really enjoy this version by Pentatonix, and who doesn't ....check out The Prayer, Amazing Grace, Mary did you know?, Havana, Daft Punk medley and more

I am glad you enjoy Pentatonix, they are so great!👍 I suggest that you do Pentatonix's song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from the Disney movie, "The Lion King". This song was originally done by Elton John.🤙

The woman is Kirsten (Kirsty rhymes with "thirsty") Maldanado.

Pentatonix's record label, RCA, is notorious for getting reaction videos blocked. Sometimes stopping the song frequently so you can insert your comments is enough to prevent it, but the most reliable protection seems to be blurring the video somehow. A translucent "COPYRIGHT" or "PENTATONIX" overlaid on the video is probably the easiest way to manage it.

Tall blonde: Scott Hoying Mullet: Mitch Grassi Woman: Kirstie or Kirstin White Jacket: Matt Sallee (joined in 2017 after original bass left) Beatboxer: Kevin Olusola

You have to listen to MARY DID YOU KNOW by PENTATONIX

Their collaboration with Dolly Parton singing "Jolene" is excellent!

Great reaction. I'd also recommend reacting to their Sing Off performances.

Loved your analysis for the three version, being a Pentaholic they will always be at the top, try listening to "Run To You", "Shallow", "Say Something", New Rules x Are You That Somebody" and the list goes on. Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole.

The "doo doo doo" going on between verses are usually referred to as bell tones (sometimes bell notes). You'll find it used in many a cappella groups (especially high school/college age), and it's used quite a bit by Pentatonix - remember, when PTX started, they were all college age (except for Mitch, who missed his high school graduation to appear on The Sing-Off TV show in 2011).

The lady's name is Kirsten "Kirstie".

You were told the wrong thing. Voiceplay does a variety like Pentatonix and Home Free. Voctave is the group that does a lot of Disney. There is even a Voctave performance that features Kirsten from Pentatonix as well as her at that time boyfriend. That video is Disney Love Medley! 🎶🎶👱‍♀👱‍♀👗👗👠👠❤❤Here is the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zLMeDUBKmBs.html

Just FYI - Pentatonix has LOTS of amazing originals, too! 💖

You are so right. Each version is interpreted in their almost different meanings. I mean come on! PTX has 20 million subscribers, 5.5 Billion views and 3 Grammy awards. For an A cappella group! Unreal! They are the best by far of them all.

Paul Simon is a GENIUS !!!!!

Great reaction, this is the only version that ever made me tear up. Interesting fact, Darkness was a nickname for AG, given by a friend who had gone blind while they were in college. He would say that when he was speaking to AG that the darkness has a friendly voice, so it’s less scary.

In this song, the first and last verses were sung primarily by Scott Hoying, the tall blond guy. Scott is a lyric baritone. His lowest notes are well into the bass range and his highest notes are well into the tenor range, with an excellent falsetto on top of that. I believe he has a range of 5 or 6 octaves. The second verse was sung by Mitch Grassi (pronounced Grah'-see, emphasis on the first syllable), contratenor. Mitch has a range of just over 6 octaves and seems to move between his chest voice, head voice, and falsetto effortlessly. The third verse was sung by Matt Sallee (pronounced Suh-lee', emphasis on the second syllable), lyric bass. Matt joined Pentatonix in late 2017 or early 2018 (depending on how you figure it) after their original bass, Avi (pronounced Ah'-vee, emphasis on the first syllable) Kaplan left, for personal reasons. It's hard to be sure just what Matt's range is, because it appears to still be growing. Judging by what I heard from him at their Denver concert on November 20, 2022, it appears that Matt's lowest notes are true basso profundo low - low enough to blow out speakers if the singer isn't careful - while his highest notes are near the top of the tenor range. The fourth verse was sung by Kirstin (also known as Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty) Maldonado, mezzo soprano. Kirstin is considered to be a mezzo soprano because that's her preferred range. Her actual range extends from the low end of alto (though not contralto, which is more like a baritone range) through the high end of coloratura soprano, the highest soprano range. And she has wonderful whistle notes on top of that. If you want to hear what Kirstin can really do I recommend their -cover- upgrade of "Seasons of Love." The beatboxer is Kevin Olusola (pronounced Oh-loosh"-oh-luh', primary emphasis on the second syllable, secondary emphasis on the fourth syllable. Kevin is a tenor, though he sometimes gets down to the high end of the baritone range. He's known for the beauty of his falsetto. He has perfect pitch, and was classically trained on piano, saxophone, and cello as a child. He performed at Carnegie Hall twice as a teenager, once on saxophone and once on cello. He beatboxes while playing the cello, a technique that he refers to as "celloboxing." He has a pre-med degree from Yale and speaks five languages: English, German, Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese. He's one of the kindest people in the world, and when he laughs he makes the whole world seem brighter. I recommend his KOver of Marian Hill's "Down": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IGjg193h4Ok.html and "The Kevin Show/Kevin's Fifth": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DbCasvcNx78.html .

Pentaholics call this the "wall of sound"....

So if you want a 4th version, you should try Peter Hollens ft. Tim Foust/.

Can you guys do Shallow by Pentatonix? It’s a cover of the Lady Gaga song from A Star Is Born. It’s one of the few times Kevin plays his cello and beatboxes. Also stand-out performance for Scott and Kirstin. Link is here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7NpklKcfI5o.html

I’m definitely a big PTX fan but Disturbed is in my blood. 😂 David Draiman is a brilliant singer & being in the pit was a rush. But PTX is a close second.

Thank you for the great reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Glad that you both liked it. They are incredible.

You have to check out Mary did you know, bohemian rhapsody, mad world,imagine and many more. Also Home Free sea shanty medley. Your fun from Greece.

!!YAY!! it's here. Hey B&B, loves the reaction. 90's Dance Medley when you can please. Bye now

I love all three versions for different reasons --- PTX always has my heart - Great Reaction!!

Remember, no instruments...

All of the really great a cappella groups have DEEP rabbit holes of their own. I strongly urge you to listen to Voice Play soon. ANYTHING they do. You've hit Home Free and PTX... now for Voice Play and another (since the mention of Disney seemed to get a big smile)... Voctave. For Disney stuff, I think Voctave is at least tied with Voice Play... but they are very different. Maybe a discussion for another day. Many folks think Voice Play does catchy show tunes and Disney... until they hear them sing "Nothing Else Matters. Yes... heavy metal by an a cappella group. Anyway, the a cappella journey can be brief or lifelong... it all depends on your ear and your preferences. I personally love all a cappella (unless it's out of tune). I say that the very BEST a cappella group is the one I'm listening to. 😊 Your reactions (I've watched a few now) are good, and getting even better! Liked and subscribed. Keep up the great stuff!

SME (sony) is pretty rough with the copyright blocking, but you can try using visual filters/blocking text/opacity changes to help get past as its "usually" the video that triggers the block the most. Enjoy the journey :) (and its ok to stop and give critique/reaction, as long as you go back like 5 secs to get back into the flow, which you did so thats great!)

They are so awesome. I could listen to them all day. Please keep reacting to them. You should do "Imagine" next.

Kirstins belts are the best

Pentatonix has so many absolute gems. One of my favs by them is 90's medley. WILL BLOW YOUR MINDS.....TRUST ME!!

Two words: Home Free - after you finish pentatonix and voiceplay - they are more a country acapella group, but they are very, very good. I'd recommend you start with Man of Constant Sorrow, or End of the Road, or hillbilly bone?

The Prayer & hallelujah.

Guys has anybody told you that you looks so similar with young barry gibbs ?

The girls name is kirstin that's how its spelled but people say kierstin, it's said like kur sten, she also is called kirstie "rhymes with thirsty" by alot of people and fans. Glad she got some love in this she has been over looked so much, so im glad yall pointed it out.

Can’t wait for you to check out Voiceplay! ❤

Disturbed's version is the angry version... PTX's version is the hopeful version...

I really can't pick a favorite version, between the 3 that you have done. They are all unique, and it's a classic, amazing song. If I absolutely had to choose, I think I'd have t lean towards Disturbed. But I think, depending on my mood, I could pick a different one, on a different night. You know?

Notice that this is a cover of Disturbed's cover of Simon & Garfunkel's original. Most covers post 2016 are Disturbed version covers

Their Bell Chords are always magical.I haven't heard a bad version of this song yet. Paul Simon is an amazing song writer. Kirstie (sounds like Thirsty) Maldonado is the Power source when they need it.

Check out their version of Bohemian Rhapsody. You won't believe what you're hearing.

Pentatonix is the pinnacle of a cappella

Simon and Garfunkel = A Warning Disturbed = You Didn't Listen see what happened PTX = Don't worry there is still hope

Just no. Give me S&G or Disturbed any day.

Try out Pentatonix 'Daft Punk', Bohemian Rhapsody', and "Amazing Grace' for a couple of your next Pentatonix reviews. You'll see some super beatboxing in 'Daft Punk'. Then maybe the Home Free "Butts" song.

You two should check out Naturally 7 performing phil Collins In the Air tonight! 7 guys that musically are the instruments in song.... but they only use their voices! Pretty amazing! My wife and I caught them open for Michael Buble and we were totally blown away! If you closed your eyes you thought it was a full band! But when you open them it was just 7 men sitting on barstools!! They could do electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboards!! Really cool group

Rg5h5h6n6n5bt!!! 6:22 then don't stop it. Simple sh*t, man. Never "one-up" the successful original. Do you ever hear people downing BOB DYLAN's "All Along the Watchtower" after they grew up with JIMI's transcendent version? NO, we can abide with both versions, but DYLAN's stands as the gospel. JUST ASK HENDRIX the next time you see him backstage before that concerto in the sky!

Voiceplay is really good to indeed. Especially with spooky season. Like "kidnap mr sandyclaws" or "hide and seek". Ptx is mostly christmas and pophits.. voiceplay more theatrical.. if you like countrymusic. Check homefree.. especially "butts"😂

Want another Sound of Silence? Dan Vasc! Another growl ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ngL8GXN6AvE.html

Okay, Okay, Okay! Folks, I'm new here, so you don't have any reason to trust me. BUT, as hard as each PTX song Mitch Slaps the listeners, you will never be Mitch Slapped harder than with their version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. It took PTX 5 years to get their version to the point they were happy with it, out of respect for Freddie Mercury. BUT, I would suggest familiarizing yourself with Queen's version, before you react to the PTX version. It will help you understand how amazing the arrangement is. I've seen many reactions to this, with every one of them being practically speechless afterwards. Enjoy!

Artists that have this much clarity should NEVER be controlled who are they to tell the world what we should listen to. Its media control.the government should never have control over US. We are humans noone should TELL US who we love. Decide are we free .,???i am a pic from Scotland 🏴‍☠️ Lol🤗🏴‍☠️ L

Love you guys reactions. You're one of my favorite reactors. I think lion kings. Can you feel the love tonight? Would be great for you? I'm sure you'd really like it. By the way this is a pentatonic's cover..😂

Almost every song he says he hates stopping the music. Well, DON'T STOP it then.

I am a senior Aussie, and PTX just blows me away. There must be at least 3 key changes in this arrangement, but they just nail everything. I miss Ari, but can't complain about this offering. Check out their cover of Bohemian Rapsody. Breathtaking!

I would like to recommend "White Bird" by It's a Beautiful Day.

and for an other one, sound of silence cover by Henk Poort on " Beste Zangers " 2019, sang for Floor Jansen Nightwish

I'm taking a wild guess it's the Queen cover they did that there having a problem Uploading.

While this version is great, I prefer Disturbed's version. All three are amazing.

Welcome to going down the accapella PTX rabbit hole. There are at least 30 songs that they knock out of the park. They do mostly cover songs but if you want a original check out Sing. Upbeat feal good stuff, but when they say cut at the end keep going. You'll love it!

I love this song, except the disturbed version , took a beautiful song and made it dark, calling good evil and evil good IMHO

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO AMAZING GRACE PENTATONIX VERSION❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ PLEASSSSSE

Recommendation: My Favotie Things. It is under reacted to but in my opinion one of the best covers they ever did. One of the all time classic songs with a Pentatonix twist you wont see coming but will love. Think Sound of Music meets Tim Burton.

Brooks and Dunn. You don't know me cover of old ray Charles song. Beautiful

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It’s All about the Gospel What Jesus Says. Over and over but that nobody is listening to him. In the Gospel Jesus says. Hear me if you have ear. He says it over and over through out the Gospel. God or his angels come in your dreams. Jesus walking down cobbles stone to be crucified neo statue that was made was destroyed by god thunder and lightning Jesus says reach out hand I may touch you listen that I may teach you. teaching us Gods words. Jesus Christ words fall on death ears like the sound of silence.

one I think you should listen to is Pentatonix version of Amazing Grace.

Disturbed version was once my favorite, only because simon and garfunkel was a little too folksy for me. But then someone introduced the p t x version and that is now my absolute favorite, I still like the disturbed version enough but to me it's not on the same level. I love his vocals in disturbed, but at the same time he had a whole band behind him. In this group they only have their own voices to be the band, and so to me that is added more difficulty and more flavor than anything disturbed put out. And yeah try voice play and also home free, and theres also voctave. they're all acapella. But for me these guys are still above and beyond any other acapella group, and of course they were the 1st acapella group to hit the Mainstream and achieved so much recognition both by critics and prices ( In and of itself a rarity to have Both critics and the public agree on something) so any acapella group that follows them has their career to think to p t x. I also find all of the other acapella groups to be less diversified. I guess, and follows usually one genre or maybe a couple but usually not all the genres like p t x does. P t x is not afraid to try any genre and, including rap.

Ya'll assume ya'll's listen ear is better than everybody else's. Are you musically trained? I am. Who gives your the right to critic?

I've watched the Pentatonix video before and I like it. However, I think the video is a lip sync to a studio-recorded version. Note there are no microphones to be seen anywhere, yet all the a cappella vocalizations are very distinctly heard in the video.

Btw Mitch the shortest male is 5'10" these Texans grow em big

Love Again! It’s my favorite from PRX

I recommend that you listed to Shelly Fraley "Seize the Day"

I think you need to react to their version of The Prayer and I may just subscribe once I see that lol

Don't know this channel, but at first i thought it was Dj Bobo reacting to songs :D

Stopped Disturbed before it ended. Sounded dark and evil to me.

Im so old school i really like the one from simon & Garfunkel

If you can check out home frees version on end of the road they are another acapella group

Please react to Perfect and Shallow by Pentatonix

Glad u guys are doing more PTX

Pentatonix is amazing

This is so much better than the Disturbed version.

i’m surprised i don’t see Imagine in this playlist

Check out their daft punk medley

All there songs are awesome please do the prayer and imagine

Scott, Mitch, Kevin, Matt And Ms. Kirstie

Left to right: Matt Kirstin Scott Mitch Kevin.

Please try Mary Did you know!

Recommend their cover of The Prayer.

Her name is Kirsten Maldanado...!

Y’all have both headphones yet?

Also a no from me. Disturbed did it best.

Sub'd. Keep it rolling.

running up that hill , voice play

Pentatonix brought me here, yall kept me here! Nee subscriber!!