FIRST TIME HEARING The Sound of Silence by Pentatonix REACTION 

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A second Pentatonix video without headphones? Dudes ... you are missing out on half their sound. NOT JOKING. I love that you're on a roll and now react to: The Prayer, Imagine, Amazing Grace and Daft Punk and WITH HEADPHONES! Thank you both for doing Pentatonix - we Pentaholics will be here for every one of them!

There's only been one change in Pentatonix's lineup. In 2017 Bass Avi Kaplan left the group for his own reasons and Matt Sallee joined Pentatonix later that year. Avi has a solo career now. I'm really enjoying your reactions to my favorite group!

Simon and Garfunkel version was more sad and hopeless. Disturbed version was angry. Pentatonix version is more hopeful. It is amazing, the difference between each.

The only change is Matt. ( in the white jacket) he replaced Avi ( from Hallelujah- Beard/Bass). Everyone else is the same. Kirstin, and Mitch are very versatile with their hair/ makeup/ Wardrobe. Keep em coming!!!

I hope, Doctors, you were able to catch that when bassist Matt (in white jacket) is singing solo, it is Scott (at the center) who provides the basslines

One of my very favorite covers by Pentatonix!! They are phenomenal, but their own music is great, as well. Oh, and yeah, I know why you think there were 3 changes, but it was only one! Kirstin and Mitch (high tenor) are chameleons with their wardrobe and personal appearances.

Could definitely tell that you were moved by this performance of my favorite acapella group. 😀

Your homework now. You have both listened to this via speakers. Just don some headphones and spend a couple of minutes re-listening to it. You cannot miss how much more you hear! IF you don't agree, then carry on as you are.

Please consider their covers of “The Prayer” and “Mary Did You Know”. Both are spine tingling.❤

Only one switch. Bass was Avi Kaplan now its Matt Sallee. The other two that looked new were the chameleons that change their looks drastically every few videos.

Their voices are very powerful instruments!

Oh! I didn't mention Bohemian Rhapsody!! Please add that to your list and soon! It is EPIC; simply EPIC!!

They won 3 Grammys, you must listen to Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Daft Punk.

Yes, headphones are a must because we will point it out every time. 😂

You're gonna have all the Pentaholics watching you and telling you to use headphones...we won't stop til you do.

It's nice to hear opinions after the song, instead of all of the interruptions during.

I’m here for PTX. Bohemian rhapsody is an amazing listen. Hope it’s next on your list. Headphones are a must with PTX.

You must react to Pentatonix cover of John Lennon’s Imagine soon. Timely message.

Great reaction, gentlemen. Can I suggest "Bohemian Rhapsody"? They waited five years to perform it, because they wanted to make it perfect. It's quite something.

Always love seeing new reactions to my favorite acapella groups. Be sure to check out VoicePlay and Home Free too. Truly amazing groups. I'll be on the lookout for your PTX Bohemian Rhapsody reaction soon.

Thank you for bringing PTX to your channel! ❤ They are in another level for me.😊

I believe that Pentatonix purposely meant this piece to work as an entreaty for people to begin listening to (not just hearing) what is happening around them. Their plan to make this a beacon of hope in the darkness is emphasized by the little beam of light that is peaking through the backdrop.

Move the headphones to the top of your list, guys. I only THOUGHT I loved PTX before I got headphones.

I would love to see your reaction to The Prayer and O Holy Night!

I've already made my recommendations; I won't repeat them here, except for one: Watch the official video of "Run To You." But NOT BEFORE YOU GET THOSE HEADPHONES!!! In my opinion, "Run To You" has the most beautiful harmonies Pentatonix has ever produced, which is saying a LOT. It has no lead singer, and no soloists; there isn't even any percussion. It's just glorious five part harmony throughout. And it has to be the official video because of something Ed Boyer, who edits PTX's audio, did. In the official video, every time the camera is focused on just one person rather than the entire band, that person's voice is just slightly more distinct than all the other voices. It isn't enough to destroy the balance - you can't even hear it if you aren't actively watching the video - but it's real, and it makes it possible to distinguish exactly who is singing what. It greatly enhances the experience, AS DO HEADPHONES.

My take on the 3 you mentioned: Simon and Garfunkel gave us a warning... Disturbed gave the anger behind ignoring that warning... PTX gives a little hope that perhaps we finally faced the warning, giving us hope.

HEADPHONES 🎧 ARE A MUST WHEN LISTENING TO A CAPELLA MUSIC. Please get some. You are missing half of the sound. No joke...it really does make a difference. You will enjoy the music so much more. Thanks for your reaction! Sending you love from Texas ❤❤❤❤❤😂

Subscribed in the hopes of more PTX (they are by far, in my opinion the best a Capella group out there) BUT also hoping for the headphones! You won’t regret or miss a sound! ❤️

Oh my thank you guys so much for your reaction!!

Thanks for the reaction . Pentatonic are very loyal and love to give constructive suggestions. You should check out Bohemian Rhapsody, 90s Dance Marley and Daft Punk. Their most recent video is On, Holy Night. They do all genres and can even do rap.

Many reactors: I believe that PTX has switched up some of its members… like 3 of them. Pentaholics: Just Matt in 2017 for Avi. That (black, silver, blond, purple, blue, brown, red, green…)-haired woman is Kirstin, and the (mullet, bald, blond, purple, punk, short)-haired man with a (beard, mustache, sideburns, clean-shaven…) face is Mitch. Scott and Kevin are just Scott and Kevin..😂😍😍😍😍😍

I really enjoyed your reactions. There is the passion I was looking for. 😊

First...thank you so much for reacting to PTX! I'm so jealous of you both, because you get to experience them for the first time...but I'm so thankful you're sharing the journey with us so we can relive it while watching you. I have a private playlist of about 500 of my favorite PTX reactions that I watch often on shuffle. I've added each of your PTX reactions so far, which is rare. I look forward to more.

OK. Like most of their set-piece videos, this was studio (or even remotely) recorded and assembled by a highly skilled editor who’s been with them all along. There are effects: all that reverb for instance. That said, they also crush live performances like PopSpring 2016 and Hollywood Bowl 2022. Headphones are really, really useful with the studio pieces and only a little less for the live recordings that take the audio from the venues’ sound board with the band’s sound engineer in control of mic balance.

#Pentatonix also has quite a few originals, look them up, they are fantastic.

If they use instruments you will see them. Kevin is a world class cellist and plays several instruments and is multi-lingual. He is also a composer.

Before you watch Bohemian Rhapsody - GET HEADPHONES for sure! only one change in personnel.

you'd probably like Gold, it's a bit more stripped back, so you really get to see how they all listen to each other and work together

New Pentatonix reactors! I have to subscribe to join you on this beautiful journey! 💖

Fun Fact for you: Kevin (the beat boxer) graduated Pre-med from Yale. Was going to be a surgeon. Pentatonix found him on RU-vid. You should hear him play the cello as well. Only 1 left the group. Avi. He left for a solo career in 2017. That's when Matt Salle joined the group. The others just change their appearances. Same people. Since you're expanding your horizons, check out Kevin Olusola for his own RU-vid videos playing the cello.

Bohemian rhapsody is also amazing

Imagine is beautiful. Also altho pentatonix is my favorite acapella group, Voiceplay and Homefree are great as well.

Welcome gentlemen! Subbed for more PTX content. There are going to be MIND-BLOWING videos and enjoyment going down this rabbit hole. Songs I never cared for at all, are some of my favorites by PTX, because they do upgrades not just covers. And they're originals are just as exciting! Unique, riveting, stunning in some instances. Thank you for your reaction and taking a chance on a new sound.

You fellows should do Voiceplay.

Welcome to PTX. Everything they do is an upgrade to the original. I subscribed to see you go down this rabbit hole. I would also recommend you pause and comment during the song to avoid copyright claims. There has only been one person changed in the original group. That was Avi, He left for personal reasons regarding touring and spending time with his family. He has ventured out on his own. Matt , the black gentleman standing on the far right replaced Avi at base in I think 2017. The rest are all the same people. Mitch and Kirsten change their looks regularly so they look different but are the same people. Scott, Kirsten, and Mitch have been friends since an early age. They are known as the Trio. Kevin and Avi were added to complete the group for a singing competition called the sing off. Which they won.

Imagine,or Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies next PLEASE!!!!😄 Only one member,the Bass singer has been changed.Avi was replaced by Matt.the other members are still the same:Scott,Kirstie,Mitch,& Kevin🙂nice reaction...good catch remembering you need headphones. Lol.hope you get some soon.you guys are interesting to watch and hear your perspectives.thanks!🎶❤✌

Yes, I agree with other posters. Try listening with headphones.

Really enjoying your PTX reactions and I'm hitting your subscribe button.

You’ll have to re-listen PTX when you have earphones. Huge difference! Can’t wait for you hear huge delta in sound quality and detail

Nice to see you guys back so soon with another PTX piece!! Yes...headphones! There sort of a saying in PTX lore that goes: S&G wrote this to warn people, Disturbed sang it as angry that the warning hadn't been heeded, and PTX sang it with hope that although the warning was there, that people would finally listen. It seems apt, considering the different tones each group or singer used. Looking forward to much more PTX reactions from you two. Try: Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mad World, Kiss From A Rose.

Amazing Grace is awesome hi from Montreal

Just subscribed more pentatonix please and thank you

Yes...headphones please...lol. Keep your PTX journey going. Try Amazing Grace...Bohemian Rhapsody... or 90's dance medley next. Plus only Avi left in 2017 and Matt replaced him. All the rest have been there since the start...they just change their appearances frequently. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

You have to listen to their version of Amazing Grace. They take it to another level.

Definitely headphones...I love the original question or statement that Simon and Garfunkel raise in their version, the angry emotion and futility offered by Disturbed as a true reaction to the actual lyrics. But Pentatonix--angst of the world infused with the thread of hope! What is not to love?

I could tell you enjoyed this! But without headphones you simply cannot "get" the nuance and depth of vocal performances (especially with a cappella)... I'm REALLY glad you addressed this and plan to "correct" it! PTX has a large following. So do Home Free and VoicePlay. Once the headphone 'thing' is fixed, their followers and subscribers will take you more seriously. Good luck on your voyage.

I love this rendention great sound also another great artist to check out Angelina Jordan singing If I were a boy best version as she sings this in London at the Palladium with Toby Gad co writer of the song

😏👉👉NO!!! There is only ONE member change. Avi Kaplan left the group in late 2017 on good terms. Avi (Ah-vee) in the Hallelujah video was the bass (wore a beanie, full beard long hair.) He was the bass from the beginning of PENTATONIX in 2011 to end of 2017. The members are: 👉Scott Hoying (Tall blonde guy) sings baritone, covers bass when the bass has a singing part. Hits HIGH falsettos, EXTREMELY soulful 👉Kirstin Maldonado (Kirstie rhymes with thirsty) sings mezzo soprano, alto. Kirstie changes her look A LOT!! Don't get confused, it's ALWAYS Kirstie!! 👉Mitch Grassi (small guy with the HIGH voice sings counter tenor, tenor,alto. Mitch in the early videos looks different, then he lost weight. Mitch changes his look A LOT!!! When in doubt just know that it is still Mitch. 👉Kevin Olusula (Olu-shu-la) or K.O. is the beat boxer. Kevin also sings tenor and plays the cello. Usually he plays the cello while beatboxing "cello-boxing". 👉Matt Sallee is the only member change. Matt is now the bass for the group as of late 2017, he also sings baritone. 👉Avi Kaplan (Ah-vee) was the bass/basso profound, baritone, overtone. Member from 2011 to 2017. Avi is a solo artist now. He is AMAZING his main genre is Folk/Americana. All members of the group have side, solo projects and colabs. Scott and Mitch also did a side project known as SuperFruit. AMAZING originals and covers 🌟PENTATONIX is the gift that keeps on giving!!! EVERYTHING they do is FANTASTIC! PENTATONIX is the GREATEST Acapella group setting the bar SKY HIGH!! They are the ONLY Acapella group to EVER by nominated for Grammys and they have 5 nominations and 3 WINS!! PENTATONIX is the ONLY Acapella group in HISTORY to get a STAR on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame!! They have achieved SO MUCH and the members are still quite young! PENTATONIX fans are known as Pentaholics.

Guys...PLEASE USE HEADPHONES it really makes a world of difference ❤ . Also as you carry on down the ptx rabbit hole you may and probably will be hit with copyright issues. Ptx themselves love reactors but their record company does not. You have been lucky so far but just a word of warning. People usually get round this issue by blurring the video of the artist or by regular pauses to maybe discuss the video. Good luck and enjoy ❤x

They simply don't miss, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is like a heavenly choir breaks out lol. Enjoyed that! Same people except the bearded bass Avi Kaplan left in 2017, then new bass, Matt Sallee, joined. White jacket far side.

Loving your reactions! Subbed for more PTX content! (We pentaholics will find and follow you in droves!) Next: GRAMMY #1 - Daft Punk Medley GRAMMY #2 - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy GRAMMY #3 - Jolene (w/Dolly Parton) But first... *!!!HEADPHONES!!!*

I'd like to see your reaction to Acapella Cubanos and their version of Hotel California - I've watched it many times and it always just leaves me in awe of what humans can do with just voices.

You can Have each of them be your favorite because each of them are sung in a different Vein. Simon and Garfunkel is a warning. Disturbed is anger that we have not heated the warning and Pentatonix falls in between With Hope. Please do not do imagine until you have your headphones. If you do it without your headphones You might as well not even do this song. Love your . You're reaction and thrilled to know the getting headphone

Each version is great & almost like different songs. I love the original because I grew up on it & Disturbs version is great as well. That being said, PTX is my favorite too. Have you guys checked out Bohemian Rhapsody yet? It is awesome! Also, it's not Christmas, but my all-time fav is 'Mary did you know?'. It is breathtakingly beautiful & Avi is still with the group & I love him, so I love that song a lot. Also, Kevin, the Beatboxer sings in it as well. He also sings like an angel.

You need to wear headphones.

Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole. We fans are called Pentaholics. They got their start on the third season of the now defunct music reality show called 'The Sing Off'. This was back in the Fall of 2011. So recent covers to react to: Seal's 'Kiss From a Rose'. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I3NEFUOLtxs.html 'Oh Holy Night' ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ReJAU2mXm8w.html Older ones Bohemian Rhapsody ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ojRj2JK5oCI.html 'Seasons of Love' ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qO01TIVX3SM.html Daft Punk (their first of 3 Grammy's and one to show you they can do this live!!!!) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a8PZ7_KMGM4.html One of my favorites 'The Prayer' ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wnvzwAPqniU.html That should get you going.

Next: Daft Punk and Amazig Grace!

The Desturbed version is by far the best😊

Fans of Pentatonix are called Pentaholics I mean

YOU MUST HAVE HEADPHONES FOR PTX!!

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I adore PTX, but there will never be a better version than the original, Simon and Garfunkel.

I've subbed and liked. Both of your reactions I personally have seen have heard you saw "this" is the best version. I hope you believe it and are honest because I have my own beliefs, not everything PTX does is the best or an "upgrade" as the need for the new arrangement of "o Holy Night". The first was at best hurried and "average". The 2nd was top tier.

To make it complete, there is a version done by a classical singer named Henk Poort and there is also an awesome version in the Super Vocal competition.

Yeah only 1 change..Avi-bass left a while ago.. Matt Salee took his spot

Do Amazing Grace

Headphones NECESSARY!

Again I must say use headphones ! Even though you may have a good sound system, it does NOT compare to Headphones and the direct sound coming into your head. This is SO important especially with "a cappella" groups. There is so much going on that you miss without headphones. the voices have to compensate for the lack of instruments. So YES please get some headphones.

LOL...loved the reaction ....BUT....You are right, they have changed, but except for 1 person the only change in 10+ years is hair color, cloths, hair style, weight, hair length, how high or low on their expansive range and hair color/style/length combination. Get those headphones on and welcome to da Wabbit Hole!!!

GABRiEL HENRiQUE REACTiON

Only one member have chance (Avi long hair new Guy IS Matt this video white coat) Mitch with mullet and lady Kirstin chance hair often

Please do yourself the favor, HEAD PHONES

You need to both get headphones. You are missing a lot. The bass is very hard to hear without them.

HEADPHONES.

They are just not worth my time since Avi left the group.

Get the headphones. Mind blowing.

And once again, the PTX chameleons strike! As others, have said, only Matt (white jacket) is different in this lineup from the group in Hallelujah. Kirstin was blonde in Hallelujah, as opposed to coal-black hair and darker makeup in this one, and Mitch (2nd solo) had basically a burr (growing out from being shaved) with a big round hat in Hallelujah, as opposed to the natural color mullet he has in this one. Scott (tall blonde) and Kevin (beatboxer) tend to not change all that much between videos (as do Matt or Avi), but Kirstin and Mitch - well, everything is pretty much subject to change without notice! But the answer to the question, "Is that Mitch? Is that Kirstin?" is always YES!

It’s likely been requested but their version of Bohemian Rhapsody is a really fun performance. (And vocally stellar of course.)

Just wait until you get those headphones. It'll be like hearing it for the first time and youll notice all the great sounds coming through. You guys do a great job! I thoroughly enjoy your reaction!!

Amazing Grace, It's like you've never heard it before.

HEADPHONES! A MUST, it's even better when you can hear everything they are doing. Bohemian Rhapsody, Amazing Grace, Oh Holy Night, The Prayer, Daft Punk, Michael Jackson Medley. Too many to list, they are just incredible.

As others have mentioned, the only membership change has been Matt replacing Avi. I'm assuming that the other two changes you perceive are Kirstin and Mitch, because they're our two chameleons. Kirstin has a HUGE collection of wigs; you don't recognize her in this simply because she isn't wearing one. As for Mitch (second verse), let's see. He's gone through a phase where he had blue hair, one where he was shaving his head (you can still find internet rumors that he either has, or has beaten, cancer because of that one), one where he went blond, and one where every time I saw him I wanted to get a pair of clippers and cut his hair because of the way it was falling in his eyes. He also keeps changing his facial hair, and for many years his weight was continually changing due to an eating disorder - he had imposter syndrome as a result of the bullying over his high voice that he received in high school. Also, this arrangement of "Sound of Silence" has Mitch soloing in the lower part of his range, because they wanted the key to be low enough to enable Matt's incredible bass drop in his verse. If Mitch had been in his preferred range you would have recognized his voice immediately.

In the nearly 60 years since Simon and Garfunkel debuted "Sound of Silence," it has been covered by numerous bands and singers, including, as you know, both Disturbed and Pentatonix. Disturbed released their cover first; in many ways Pentatonix's version is a response to Disturbed. The best version comparison I've heard goes like this: Simon and Garfunkel warned us. Disturbed is angry that we didn't heed the warning. And Pentatonix says that it isn't too late - we can still save the planet if we're willing to make the effort. Is Pentatonix right? I don't know. But I'm CERTAIN that if we just give up we lose, so I'm with Pentatonix on this one. If they're wrong and it's already too late, at least we'll go down fighting for our planet, and that beats the heck out of the only other option I see, writing an angry suicide note.

There is an instrument used...his name is Kevin

There is something so special about their ability, to tell the songs story, allowing us to listen with a new perspective, and hear & feel emotions, we may not have heard from the original artist 💖💖💖 Not only their voices, but their delivery is also their gift! *IMO, no other group, can build up a song, like Pentatonix* They are masters at pulling on our emotions!!! 💗💗💗 *They are individually so talented, however, when put together, it is truly magical* 💗💗💗 Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction 💗💗💗

'Bohemian Rhapsody' and their 'Daft Punk' medley, which the won a Grammy for.

Thank you! I recommend their covers of: Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody; Amazing Grace, John Lennon’s Imagine and The Prayer - Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s version. All members are the same except for they got a new bass in 2017. Kristen and Mitch (tenor) change hair, tats, fashion, every song! Kristen, Mitch and Scott (lead singer the blond guy) are the original founders and they met in high school. Again, great reaction!

Peace, Love!!

The Prayer and Bohemian Rhapsody please!!