FIRST TIME HEARING The Prayer by Pentatonix REACTION 

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One of the many factors that makes PTX special is the ability of all five members to work together unselfishly, making so many meticulous choices about how to make each song be the best it can. They always figure out who is best for what and they always figure out how to make the more unison parts blend perfectly. I do believe every number they do is a true work of art. The fact that the core three singers have been singing together since the age of ten is part of it. There is a huge amount of trust among the members; they know what each is capable of and each one delivers.

Scott Mitch and Kirsten have been singing together since high school

Amazing Grace would be a good place to go next. It's absolutely amazing with a surprise at the end.

You need to hear "Amazing grace" 😉🤗

When this song/video was released, I was in a hospital bed, recovering from surgery to remove kidney cancer, and I was in so much pain. Hearing this song gave me the peace I needed to fall asleep and get some much needed rest. Music can heal, and I am living proof. Three years cancer free now. 🧡

When your headsets arrive, you’ll have to re-listen to both Hallelujah and this one. Pentatonix without earphones is like food without seasoning

I really enjoy when a trained musician offers insight into this group, but in your case there is something equally lovely about a couple of intelligent, thoughtful individuals who aren’t musically trained just expanding their musical horizons. I really enjoy your reactions, as you put thought into your commentary about both the musical and visual artistry involved.

This song was meant to be a part of a Christmas album, so the setting in a snowy forest works as one of the official videos for that album....as did their wearing winter coats and gloves in a desert for Hallelujah, which was also a part of another Christmas album. The forest was a set, BTW, not a real forest. There's a BTS for this video. The group almost always includes at least one non-Christmas songs in their Christmas album. They included Seal's hit Kiss From A Rose in the 2023 Christmas album. If you're interested in how they make their albums, there's a 20 minute mini-doc called The Making of Evergreen ...the album this song was included on. It's a fascinating view of how they work and how they work together to create their unique sound. It's really worth a look and a reaction.

They work with an arranger, Ben Bram, who helps with the arrangements. Ben is called the 6th Pentatonix because of his involvement in the process. Sometimes the tracks are stacked to give the song a fuller sound. I appreciate your comments!

Another couple you will definitely enjoy is O Holy Night (the most recent one from about 5-6 months ago- it’s incredible ), Amazing Grace, Mary Did You Know, O Come All Ye Faithful, Mad World, Havana .. and of course many many more. Love your reactions so much! New sub here 💜

THIS IS WHY PTX IS THE NUMBER ONE ACAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD 🌎.

They do use some backing tracks, but it is still them. They have a really interesting behind the scenes video called "Recording of Evergreen". Evergreen is the Christmas album this song is on, and they brought in a videographer for part of the recording process. Nice reaction.

So Scott Hoying (blond, baritone), Kirstin Maldonado, and Mitch Grassi (counter-tenor, with moustache here) have sung together since they were about 15 years old and were in choir and show choir together in high school (they've actually kown each other longer than that, since all three were in youth theater in Arlington, Texas, together). Matt Sallee (bass) came to the group (after Avi Kaplan departed for a solo career) with all the bass parts to their available catalog already memorized. The emphasis has always been on performance as a group. All the senior members have done solo work when they felt like it (especially Scott, who is a non-stop whirlwind of activity), but the group comes first. You haven't yet done a song where Kevin Olusola plays his cello and beatboxes at the same time. I'd suggest Kiss from a Rose - VEVO live studio version (from this past year's holiday album). You also haven't hear him sing - he has a great tenor voice and an amazing high falsetto. Since you seem to favor the religious and other anthems, I suggest Amazing Grace, which has great solos from all of them. Avi and Kevin joined the original three when the group was going to perform on The Sing Off in 2011. The one "member" you don't see is arranger Ben Bram, who has been with them since the beginning on The Sing Off, and who shares the group's first two Grammy Awards, for Daft Punk and The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. You asked about their process: try the brief documentary The Recording of Evergreen, here on RU-vid, where you will see them working out arrangements with Ben and just with each other.

Another great "prayers" song is "Prayers For This World." For a simple, lovely tune but complicated performance watch "White Winter Hymnal."

Their version of "O Holy Night' will stun you also. Please wait until you get your headphones to react, though. Can't wait to see it!

Speaking of harmonization, check out Pentatonix version of "Imagine" .... it's amazing.

Mitch Grassi has the most natural countertenor voices, absolutely beautiful.

They are even better live!! Welcome to the rabbit hole 😂

Thank you for another wonderful reaction. Some of their hidden gems include: Light In the Hallway (Lyrics Version), an original with Avi Kaplan, their first bass singer; Run to You, another haunting original with Avi Kaplan; Waving Through a Window (a cover from Dear Evan Hansen); and finally, their Grammy Award winning, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

I love Kevin's beautiful voice standing out at the very end! Just Beautiful! ❤

Great reaction, gents. I love trying to work out what you're thinking as you listen. "Bohemian Rhapsody", please, but only when you've acquired your headphones - even ear buds would do!

One of their best covers. ❤

You're absolutely right; just putting five very talented singers together and expecting this kind of magic wouldn't work. Have I told you where #Pentatonix came from? If not, it's past time that I did, and I think it answers your question, as well. Kirstin, Mitch, and Scott all grew up in Arlington, Texas. All of them were involved with community musical theater as children, and Mitch met both Scott and Kirstin there (separately) when they were still pre-teens, and became friends with each of them. However, Scott and Kirstin didn't meet each other until they were fourteen and in the same high school class. All three were choir geeks (duh), and they quickly became best friends in high school. And if you're wondering what was in the water in Arlington in the early 1990s that three such remarkably talented people should all be born in such proximity, you aren't the only one. There was some kind of singing contest to meet the stars of _Glee,_ and the three of them wanted to enter, so they formed a trio which they named "The Trio." (I know; not very imaginative. They're somewhat better with that now.) They lost the contest, but they kept The Trio together anyway; they performed at school functions and occasionally on local television. Pentaholics still refer to these three as "the trio," and the trio is the heart of Pentatonix. Kirstin and Scott were a year ahead of Mitch; they graduated in 2010, when Mitch was still in eleventh grade, and both went away for their freshman year of college. Kirstin went to the University of Oklahoma (with a full ride scholarship!), and Scott went to the University of Southern Califonia. Scott is a very outgoing person, so he immediately began looking around for extracurricular activities where he could meet people and make new friends, and he found an award-winning amateur a cappella group named SoCal VoCals, which he joined. While there he met a former member named Ben Bram, who at the time was a coach on NBC's a cappella competition show named _"The Sing-Off."_ A cappella groups would audition for the show, and those that passed appeared throughout the season. There was a panel of three judges, all professional musicians, who would critique each performance. Along the way some groups would be eliminated, narrowing the field, and at the end of the season viewers would be invited to vote on a winner. The winning group would receive $200,000 and a recording contract with Epic, a minor subsidiary of Sony, the show's sponsor. Scott was intrigued. He thought The Trio could be competitive, and if they could get a recording contract they could have a career doing what they most loved, with the people they most loved. So he talked to Kirstin, who thought his idea had promise, and at the end of their first year of college the two of them headed back to Arlington to be there for Mitch's graduation and to talk with Mitch about Scott's idea. Meanwhile, back in Arlington Mitch had been having a very difficult year. His best friends weren't there, and as an out-of-the-closet young gay man with an unusually high voice he was being seriously bullied. And unfortunately, since the bullying was ostensibly for his voice he was quickly developing the notion that there was something wrong with his voice and that no one would want to hear him sing. So when Scott presented his idea Mitch was on board; it was a way to get away from the bullies. He had doubts about his ability to carry his weight in the group, because of the bullying, but he was willing to try, and if Scott and Kirstin said they could win, well, maybe they could. So with everyone agreed, Scott called Ben Bram to find out how to arrange for an audition, and this is where they met their first setback. _The Sing-Off_ had a size requirement; the minimum size allowed was five. The Trio needed two new members and a new name. They were stumped. Ben suggested that they'd profit from adding a rhythm section: a bass and a beatboxer, and he knew the perfect person to recommend for the bass, a guy named Avi Kaplan. They talked to Avi, and he was very interested, so that took care of the bass, but where to find the beatboxer? Ben didn't have any suggestions. So in desperation they typed "beatboxer" into a RU-vid search box and the first hit they got was a black guy playing a classical piece on the cello and beatboxing at the same time. And all of them said, "Wow! He's the one! How can we get in touch with him?" They were in luck. At the time RU-vid had something called RU-vid messages, which would allow private messages between members (now discontinued), so they sent Kevin a private message: "Hey! We really love your stuff, and we wonder if you'd be interested in flying across the country to join four strangers to audition for an a cappella competition show on television?" And Kevin messaged them back: "Normally I'd be there in a heart beat; I love a cappella and have been in a cappella groups before. But right now I'm studying for my final exams for my pre-med major from Yale." Oh. That sounded pretty definite; better keep looking. So they kept looking, and they found someone, but he was no Kevin Olusola. Oh well; you work with what you have. And two weeks later Kevin messaged them again: "Good news! I just graduated. If the gig's still open I can fly out." He arrived the day before their audition. Mitch had to skip his graduation ceremony to attend the audition. But even with just a day of rehearsal they still passed the audition; they were in. Oh, yes, the name. Pentatonix is named for the pentatonic scale, which has five (penta) tones just as Pentatonix has five (Penta) singers. In other words, it's a fancier way of saying they're now "The Quintet." 😂 Pentatonix appeared throughout season three of _The Sing-Off,_ and eventually won. All those performances are available on RU-vid and are well worth watching, preferably in order so you can see how they grew throughout the season. Some of them are as good as anything they've done since (which is saying a lot) and are only available in those old videos. (Note: If you decide to react to these, be sure and watch the versions that contain the show's introduction of Pentatonix just before the performance, and the judges' critiques of the performance, and any comments Pentatonix made backstage.) So, they'd won _The Sing-Off,_ complete with recording contract. Time to move to California permanently and begin recording. And a week later Epic reneged on the contract, saying that they didn't know how to market a cappella. But at this point Pentatonix weren't willing to give up; they WANTED that career they'd been working toward. So they pooled their winnings and lived frugally. The four men shared two apartments, to cut down on expenses. They arranged music and rehearsed every day, and when they had a song ready they used their iPhones to record themselves anywhere they could find good acoustics, and sometimes in places with acoustics that were just okay. And they posted to RU-vid. Their fans from _The Sing-Off_ quickly found them there, and subscribed, and they began to get more views and more subscribers, and to pick up a few patrons. In fact, they were going viral. And Sony noticed, and approached them with an offer: Perhaps Pentatonix would like a recording contract with Madison Gate, another minor subsidiary? Hmmm. 🤔 Would they like a recording contract? Might have to think about that, for a second or two. Darn right they'd like a recording contract! And then came "Daft Punk Medley," and Pentatonix won their first Grammy. And again, Sony took notice, and approached Pentatonix: "We've been thinking about it and we believe you might find a better fit with our flagship label, RCA. Are you interested?" They've been with RCA ever since. They go on tours world wide and perform to sold-out venues. They put out at LEAST one album a year, frequently more. One has gone Gold and one has gone Platinum twice. They have three Grammys and recently received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. And they are the only a cappella band to have won so much as ONE Grammy, or to be represented on the Walk of Fame. The most important part of this story is the fact that Pentatonix began with The Trio, three best friends so close to one another that they might as well be family. And from the very beginning, everyone who has joined with them to form Pentatonix has been incorporated into that family-of-choice. As a family, Pentatonix takes care of all its members. One of the things this means is that they can make musical choices based on what's best for the music, with the side effect that everyone gets time in the spotlight. Win win. There's a Pentatonix original song named "The Lucky Ones." It's autobiographical, written by Scott. They put their success down to luck, especially the luck that they managed to somehow stick together during the lean years. I agree, Pentatonix was lucky, but not the way Scott means. They were lucky that Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch were all born around the same time in a small town, so they could become best friends. It was lucky that Scott met Ben Bram. It was lucky that Ben knew Avi. It was lucky that Kevin posted that celloboxing video. And when Avi needed to leave them it was lucky that such a talented and loving person as Matt was available. ALL of their luck amounts to the right person having been in the right place at the right time. They didn't manage to stick together during the lean years because they were lucky; they stuck together because they had become family, and that's what families do. Most of what Scott calls "luck" are things that I call "character."

Great reaction gent's. Welcome to the PENTATONIX rabbit hole.. You really have to listen to their Daft Punk medley. This kick started them and won them a grammy. If your not sure who daft punk is do a quick research and you'll soon know who they are. Theyve had multiple EDM dance hits....Best wishes 🍀🍀👍

Time to watch them do Bohemian Rhapsody

They are just wonderful. They have no egos. Usually, they decide together who does which part. They won't record anything they can't perform live. They have a huge catalog/. Very rarely are they in the studio together. How,ever, for this one they were, There is a video of them recording the song fot the album on which this song is placed. 14-songa in 14 days/ You can see this song live on the I-heart Chrstmas Special-2022 on You Tube. Ive been a fan for about four years and listen to every song i can find and have yet find a video that wasn't outstanding even when they were very you after they won the Sing-Off in 2011.

I loved the reaction. I recommend you react to a documentary called "The Recording of Evergreen" that is about pentatonix and a little bit of the work in creating their songs, their set of recordings, among other things. The video was filmed in the making of one of their latest albums which is called "Evergreen". It's spectacular.

I love that you love them! Dr. Grant, I thought you were going to tear up there for awhile, which would have been totally understandable. When you get your headphones, check out Can You Feel the Love Tonight (from the Lion King) for another performance that soars and their ‘90s Dance Medley when you feel the need for a good bop. Keep ‘em coming, guys! Peace …

Thank you all so much for reacting to this song -- Awesome Reaction!!

#Pentatonix published this on their 2021 Christmas album, "Evergreen." Most pentaholics think this should have won a Grammy. Unfortunately, it's the publisher's responsibility to submit songs to the Academy, and RCA decided to submit the entire album rather than the one Grammy-worthy song on it. "Evergreen" (the album) was nominated, but it never had much of a chance of winning. And if I sound angry about that it's only because I am. Isn't that a gorgeous suit Scott is wearing? Do you notice that he ISN'T wearing a scarf, or gloves? That's because they aren't actually in a snowy forest; this was filmed indoors, on one of the most beautiful sets I've ever seen. Either Mitch or Kirstin could have sung the lead; they have much the same range and on occasion they sound very much alike. But Kirstin's real forte is belting out those high notes and Mitch's is ethereal (some would say angelic) vocals, which made Mitch the better choice to lead in "The Prayer." Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli each recorded solo versions of "The Prayer" for the 1998 film, _"Quest for Camelot."_ Dion's was in English and Bocelli's was in Italian. Later, they released a duet version on their albums "These Are Special Times" (1998 - Dion) and "Sogno" (1999 - Bocelli). Source: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prayer_(Celine_Dion_and_Andrea_Bocelli_song) Obviously, #Pentatonix chose to cover the duet version, though they abbreviated Bocelli's part. And wouldn't you know that Scott would be the best choice for Andrea Bocelli's part, when Scott is the member of Pentatonix most likely to forget the lyrics (according to everyone in Pentatonix, including Scott)? No, he doesn't speak Italian; he had to learn this by rote, and he worked very hard to get the pronunciation right. According to people who do speak Italian he succeeded.

This is the song that made me in instant Pentaholic when I watched it when it was first released- I watched it about 20 times in a row in awe and disbelief. There is no group like them on this planet, and I just can’t listen to them enough. I also recommend Amazing Grace and O Holy Night, as well as their early original (with Avi as bass) Love Again and Evolution of Michael Jackson. Actually, just do all of their songs….it’s impossible to choose.

The album this song is on, Evergreen, was nominated for a Grammy Award last year, as was the next holiday album after Evergreen, Holidays Around the World. There is a song on that album that has an African vibe called "Love Came on Christmas". They mashed up an African tune with Joy to the World. It is memorable. I hope you can react to that. There is no video, but well worth the listen.

Good to hear that your headphones will be with you soon. You won't believe the difference they make! Looking forward to the expressions of wonder in the first PTX reaction you use them for...

If you are enjoying your journey to becomming a fully fledged Pentaholic may I suggest that two of the first songs you listen to when your headphones arrive are their Daft Punk Medley and also Mary Did You Know. For me these two songs show both ends of their amazing spectrum and are two videos I will never bore of watching.

I look forward to more of your reactions to Pentatonix!

I honestly remember exactly where I was when I first heard this, I was so thrilled that Mitch took the traditionally female part. Mitch is without question my favorite singer of this group, I honestly can’t imagine Pentatonix without him and his voice.

There is another a cappella group called Home Free. I recommend Man Of Constant Sorry from the movie, “Oh Brother Where Art Thou”.

I love watching you become so enthralled while listening 😊

Mitch, Scott and Kirstie- "the trio" have been singing together since they were kids- hence their sensational ability to blend and harmonize together... :). and Matt and Kevin are WORLD class musicians, too- Kevin is a pro Celloist, too!

Thank you for your great reactions! Eye drops might be recommended as you barely blinked during the entire performance.😂

Recommend their version of Amazing Grace.

For a different perspective of their work, check out their official Daft Punk and Bohemian Rhapsody! EPIC videos - both. Also, Imagine (John Lennon) is INCREDIBLE as well! I love your reactions. Thank you for sharing them with us Pentaholics!

If you would like insight into their process, look for their Evergreen video (even if you don't review it). It's long (30ish minutes), but it basically documents how they made their Evergreen album. Glad you're enjoying the rabbit hole.

Can't wait until you get the headsets, you will be amazed at all the things going on! You could re-watch the ones that you already reacted to just for your own enjoyment and then you will know what you missed in those songs. Another great reaction, thank you!

You mentioned how they decide on which voice best fits each verse. I would really appreciate your reactions to their video of " The making of Evergreen " It is a rare, behind the scenes look at how well these five vocalists work together with the guidance of Ben Bram, the 6th member.

I feel light I didn’t breathe until it was finished. Just beautiful.

This is what the heavens sound like at the pearly gates. ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank You for reacting

There is a "making of" video for this that is very interesting floating around on YT. Includes set design as well as interviews with PTX. Thanks for the time and effort for your reaction videos.

Another PTX recommendation for you, which I am sure you'll enjoy: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy This one won them their second Grammy. Keep the good reactions coming 😊

Kirsty, Kevin and Mitch's paths first crossed when they were in grade school and they were each performing little parts in plays here and there in Arlington, Texas. In middle school and High School the bonds became closer and more serious on a musical level. All three of them sung in their High School chorale together. Scott and Kirsty graduated in the same year. And Mitch graduated the following year. Later came Avi Kaplan, a mega-talented basso profundo who left the group in 2017 for personal reasons. Then came beatboxer Kevin Olusula who they discovered on RU-vid beatboxing and playing the cello simultaneously, and who also happens to be a pre-med graduate from Yale who chose being in the group over continuing on to Yale's Medical School of which he had already been accepted. He also speaks around seven languages, plays the saxophone and the piano. Then came Matt Salle in 2017 who replaced Avi Kaplan. Just a little history on how these guys came to be. I might have left out some details, but no worries, I'm sure to be corrected if I have. 😂😅

To get a feel for the creative thoughts to this (and other songs) watch "The Recording of Evergreen" which is the album this was on. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M60SKKkQLqo.html&pp=ygUTcmVjb3JkaW5nIGV2ZXJncmVlbg%3D%3D The group had just TWO WEEKS to arrange and perform the entire album. During the second week, a camera was invited into the studio. This is the result!

You really should watch the Making of Evergreen video. It gives you so much insight on how they work, and how well they work together.

You can watch their making of the Evergreen album video. In it you get a glimpse of what goes into their arrangements. There is one point in that video where they try a section a bunch of different ways until they are happy with it. Then when I listen to the song, I realized it was such a small part in the background. So yes, they work hard to make their recordings special. They also have a behind the scenes video showing the forest being built in a studio.

My man looked like he was FIGHTING them tears man. Great reaction

They are magical everytime.

If you haven’t reacted to Imagine yet, it has such a beautiful message and it primarily features Avi, his voice is beautiful.

Pentatonix History…..composed by Alan Freeman updated by Perry Stevenson 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 RU-vid, 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 RU-vid 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! Oh, yes, the name. Pentatonix is named for the pentatonic scale, which has five (penta) tones just as Pentatonix has five (Penta) singers. In other words, it's a fancier way of saying they're now "The Quintet." They won The Sing Off that season (all of the performances are available on RU-vid), 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 acappella group could sell records. Instead of giving up, they were determined and began recording their own songs on RU-vid, 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 cover 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. The 3 Grammys they’ve won include…. (1)Daft Punk for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella…… (2)Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella…. (3) Jolene w/Dolly Parton for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album “Evergreen” for Best Traditional Vocal Album. They were also nominated for a 5th Grammy award for their album “Holidays Around The World” for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. THEY ARE THE ONLY ACAPELLA GROUP WITH A STAR!!!! UPDATE: Pentatonix has also done 9 intros for Thursday Night Football based on their original song “sing”. Links for 3 of them are ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HrruJptmbKU.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zTUSB4iwTII.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e2pvITc9a3U.html UPDATE: Pentatonix has done a cameo appearance in the new movie “Candy Cane Lane” starring Eddie Murphy. They are the carolers. UPDATE: Pentatonix sang the National Anthem at the 2023 College Football National Championship game. Link is ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fqWY2EUGlgk.html UPDATE: They came in 3rd in the 2023 Masked Singer performing as "California Rolls" being unmasked in May 23. UPDATE: The trio of Scott, Mitch, and Kirstie also appeared as guest stars in an episode of the crime drama "Bones." Scott's song, "Light in the Hallway," sung by Avi, was played as the credits rolled. UPDATE: Pentatonix was featured in the movie "Pitch Perfect 2" as a Canadian a Capella group. 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. UPDATE…Kirsten and Ben got married 04/24/24. It is an often debated subject among the Pentaholics as to just how soon we introduce the "Beginners Guide" as we don't want to overdo the introduction. This is a compilation of snips of a whole load of songs which PTX have released. It highlights each member with some of their solos and then a brief history in video. It is quite long - 14+ minutes and is a little dated now (Feb 2020) but is a good watch ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lDxIfwfCmQE.html&pp=ygUdYmVnaW5uZXJzIGd1aWRlIHRvIHBlbnRhdG9uaXg%3D. Things you need to know because if you get these wrong “Pentaholics” will come after you with pitch forks and torches! Ha 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 auto-tune 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.

3 of them met in JR High

Try some of thier live music....it shows how talented they are. There is a behinds the scenes for the making of Evefgreen, which shows how skilled they are❤

you should listen to their version of Amazing Grace and Shallow among others

Please react to Kiss From A Rose by Pentatonix. It is Grammy worthy!

They are the best I can listen to them 24 hours away I love em beautiful voices all of them

Do more of them. Great channel u guys got....

Pentatonix has two chapters in their group history: 1) With Avi Kaplan and 2) With Matt Sallee. To get a feel of their earlier work (with Avi as bass), check out 1) Run to You (original) ; 2) Radioactive (with Lindsey Sterling); 3) Wizard of Aahhs (with Toderick Hall); Jolene (Grammy Award backing Dolly Parton); 5) Say Something (I think it's the first time Kevin did his cello-boxing, and Kirstin had the led for the majority of the time). I am assuming, having just discovered you guys, that you have already experienced PTX with their iconic "Hallelujia", Bohemian Rhapsody; and Grammy winning "Daft Punk Medley". The PTX list of great songs since Matt joined is extensive, and are all worthy of review. Got time for 200+ reactions?

Stunning!! Absolutely stunning.

You need to hear them sing Imagine

My favorite version is from Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli but this version comes in at a very close second. I love that Scott was able to sing in Italian as well and at first I wanted more Italian in this version but I actually like this version just the way it is. It is Pentatonix perfect.

TX for this. Yes Pentatonix create magic. From a Pentaholic. Greetings from South Africa

The world needs more Baritone Scott.....Italian or not!

💗💗💗 They are individually so talented, however, when put together, it is truly magical 💗💗💗 And although I love every one of the Pentatonix, Mitch has a special place in my heart. There is just something so special about a male counter tenor, & feels so exquisite to my ears 💗💗💗 Would love you guys to watch their version of Halleluiah live, they are actually even better! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-haFHrfmfHbc.html

There are videos of Scott and Mitch singing in high school - the talent they showed at such a young age is remarkable - they were born to do this.

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AMAZING GRACE!!!!!

If you want to see them at work, watch The Making of Evergreen. They did 14 tracks in 2 weeks

React to Coke Studio Bangla's new song "Obak Bhalobasha". It's a masterpiece!

You should hear them do this live. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i5xMpjBLLuc.htmlsi=0QuOh1gpk35__2Xt In their Evergreen documentary short film, Scott talks a little with Ben Bram (their arranger) about how he sees this song coming together. It’s on RU-vid. Really a good glimpse into how they record and put songs together.

Told ya lol

Do Bohemian Rhapsody, or Daft Punk next

You should also react to Shallow... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7NpklKcfI5o.html This is a definite upgrade! Enjoy! Kenim has his cello in this one...

They are all great but this song is definitely belongs to Mitch, his voice was perfect for the song; Mitch and Scott voices blend so well together

Please react to “The making of their album “EVERGREEN” you will see how they make their videos.👍👍👍👍👍

I think you'd really benefit from "The Recording of Evergreen" where they show the process of making their music. It's a long video (17 min) but it goes so quickly and gives you a front-seat view of how they make their music. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M60SKKkQLqo.html (This song is included in their Evergreen album and it is featured in the video.)

They don’t record any song that they can’t replicate and sing live

These reactors always seem like they are doing the mannequin challenge during the reaction.

React to Coke Studio Bangla's new song "Obak Bhalobasha". It's a masterpiece!

React to Coke Studio Bangla's new song "Obak Bhalobasha". It's a masterpiece!

React to Coke Studio Bangla's new song "Obak Bhalobasha". It's a masterpiece!

React to Coke Studio Bangla's new song "Obak Bhalobasha". It's a masterpiece!