Fun fact, Art Garfunkel had a friend in college who went blind, and his friend’s nickname for him was Darkness. Art would guide him around campus, and when they would meet, his friend would greet him with, “Hello Darkness” They would talk and study together. It was the inspiration for the first line.
Scott would do the same when Avi went higher... I think I first noticed it in PTX's Xmas special of Hallelujah when they were arranged on stage, live, in a circle.
Unison is one of the most powerful tools an arranger can use, and not enough people really notice/react to just how intense PTX uses it there near the end of Sound of Silence. Great reaction!
5:28 This is the correct reaction to the unison run near the end. 😊 Way too few reactors stop to appreciate it so thanks for that! This arrangement is perfect and, of course, their execution is mind boggling. xo
This is sooo good. I love the emotion they bring. Their talent speaks for itself, but their ability to connect emotionally to the song is something special!
Love it! This is one of my favorite songs by them. They're just so good. Their version of Imagine always makes me teary eyed--it's an incredible rendition of that song too.
Paul Simon wrote this classic song that speaks to the heart of communication, or lack there-of. Timeless lyrics that are just as applicable today as the day they were written (circa 1964). Great reaction for this great performance.
there are several covers done by other groups but I feel Simon and Garfunkel (the original artists) and Disturbed and PTX are all good, in different ways. There is a story that when Paul Simon heard Disturbed 's cover he was so impressed, he claimed that it was now Disturbed's song. So look for Disturbed's studio version, the Conan video isn't quite top notch since the singer David Draiman was under with a cold - which you can hear in the first few bars. You subs will let me know if I'm wrong but I think there is also one more cover , I can't remember group name
@@steveeverett1736 The song has been around for decades; I''m sure there are lots of covers. These three are all great in different ways. Simon & Garfunkel's version is a warning, PTX's is hopeful, and Disturbed's is angry/regretful.
Wonderful reaction! I always enjoy your reactions. You clearly have vocal experience, (and a lovely voice), and I think that makes you more aware of the level of difficulty and absolute beauty of what they do.
I just love your vibe! You have enough PTX under your belt to step up into some of their newer stuff. You mentioned, "It's like Christmas" May I suggest "The Prayer." I promise it will move you to another level. Keep doing what you are doing, girl. I love it!
I always love your Pentatonix reactions. You should check out one of their latest originals Prayers For This World. Very powerful and meaningfull lyrics. And even though there are violins in the background you still hear their acapella style.
Some of the technical stuff I love in this arrangement is the support role Mitch goes into. He takes over the melody briefly from Matt in those measures it gets too high for Matt. In Kirsten's verse, Mitch does higher harmony. And of course we have the unison the core trio is known for since they've been together since junior high school, if memory serves. And of course, Kevin is just a beatbox phenomenon.
Please watch their Making of Evergreen. It shows them during their creative process while they prepared for the Evergreen album - the one they were nominated for another Grammy for. You get to truly see how they work together and create. I very much enjoy your reactions. It's nice to hear a reactor who has a music background be able to break down their incredible music.
Simon and Garfunkel highlighted the occasional lightness of silence. Disturbed portrayed the darker moments of silence. Here pentatonix takes us on the rollercoaster through both.
I suggest you try PTX version of Gold (Kiara cover). Kiara create a unique song which PTX reworks into a magical beautiful upgrade. Mitch's vocal acrobatics are truly inspiring.
Gold is mind blowing, especially how they make it look so easy. Definitely recommended. But to really appreciate what they have done as an acapella group singing a live take, watch the Kiara original first, and note how much electronic production she uses.
I enjoyed your reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. They are incredible. Kirstin's natural hair color is black. IMO she always looks beautiful with black hair.
Britt....I love your channel...There is a moving PTX song i think you would find inspiring. It's called Happy Now.....i get chocked up ever time i hear it, its one of their originals. Dying to hear your words of wisdom about the song !?!?!
I love that you noticed what you call the "bing, bing, bing" at @5:29. You are only one of 2 reactors that I've seen that have called it out. I wish I knew the technical term for it but the coordination needed for that sort of descending, staccato, harmonization is amazing. You might want to give their White Winter Hymnal a go for a different example of coordination.
Brit, I love your reactions to Pentatonix! I feel just the same way about their talent and their performances! Perfection! Thanks so much for reacting to them!
Pentaholic since day one here and I just discovered your channel. Your reaction is fire - keep up the great work and I'll be looking out for more Pentatonix reactions from you - Great job Britt!
This is my favorite Pentatonix song. I listen to it nearly every day. I love to focus on one singer, even when they aren't being featured. I'm always amazed. So glad you liked it. As for you..., you are becoming one of my favorite reactors. I listen to a lot of you all, but you are definitely in the top 3. Rob Squad was my first so they might be tough to beat, but you and Sebs are neck and neck for that number 2 spot.
Scott, the blonde guy singing the bass parts, when the bass guy Avi/Matt take a lead element! You can see it here and in the live performance of Halleluja in 2016 with Avi!
We are in Perth Australia, we went to their concert here a few weeks ago, was amazing. Gave us both chills for the whole show. I got the tickets for the wife for Valentines day.
Britt, I first encountered you reacting to Key and Peale's substitute teacher. My sister and myself are absolutely in love with you. You reaction videos are truly honest reactions; you're not just pretending to react. We love the way you get swept away by the songs. It feels like you are no longer in your room, but actually become a part of the video. We love the way you will pause, and sing a piece that moved you. And your facial expressions are gold. Subscription following when I post this.
Part of the effect in the line “in the words that it was forming” was that they all sang the same note (even if it was in a different octave) instead of harmonizing.
The first singer, Scott is a baritone, so he normally sings in the lower registers. The 2nd singer, Mitch is a tenor and countertenor. The 3rd singer was Matt, who sings at the baritone and bass registers. Kirstin has been with Pentatonix since the beginning. She changes hairstyles and appearance often. Kirstin sings at the soprano and mezzo soprano voice types. Kevin, of course is the Beatboxer / body percussion extraordinaire.
Fun fact: this video was filmed by Ben Hausdorf, Pentatonix' on-tour photographer/videographer and also Kirstin's baby daddy (and now her fiance). I love his lightening cuts from one to the other near the end, on "...in the words that it was forming." So very good.
Brit, I love your PTX reactions and the way they blow your mind each time! I recommend you do more PTX! Here some of my personal favorites: „Havanna“, „Shallow“ and „rather be“!
My favorite version of this song will always be the original. Much love to Pentatonix but for me no cover ever need be made. Simon and Garfunkel wrote and performed such a perfect and simple song.
Don’t underestimate the sound of your voice either. I majored in instrumental and vocal music and can hear talent when it’s present… Your voice is a present. ❤
Thanks! I’d love for you to check out Forestella, a Korean crossover group that includes a basso profundo and a rocker/countertenor. They’ve performed a stunning covers of “Sound of Silence” and also “Bohemian Rhapsody”!
Please react to Pentatonix version of "Can You Feel The Love", and Kirstie being featured in "Be My Eyes", "Say Something", "Wizard of Ahhhs"......altho all the singers are amazing, I feel Kirstie brings the emotional flavor to their songs......
I think it depends on the song. I feel they all, equally, bring emotion to the songs. Of course, if you’re the featured vocalist in the song, the emotion will predominantly fall on your shoulders to carry.
For reference, here is the original, written by Paul Simon: Simon & Garfunkel - Sound Of Silence (1967 Live) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qn0QBXMYXsM.html
Hello, j'aime beaucoup tes réactions, ta bonne humeur est contagieuse. Étant une pentaholics dans l'âme, j'espère que tu continuera à réagir à leurs chansons. Mon top 3 (j'avoue, il change régulièrement parce que je n'arrive à jamais à décider laquelle j'aime le plus 😂) : - My Heart with you - Little Drummer Boy - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (cover pour lequel ils ont remportés un Grammy Award). Hâte de voir tes prochaines réactions 😊
Being an olde farte, I can recall when the Simon& Garfunkle original came out. I was floored by Disturbed's cover. Fantastic. I prefer either of those to Pentatonix; YMMV. I would strongly suggest reacting to both of those. P.S. Have you watched Pitch Perfect 2? Pentatonix appears as a competing group. 😏
I saw an interview with Paul Simon that this reflects his reaction to how people reacted to the assassination of JFK, which put the song into more meaning for me.
Simon & Garfunkel did it first; Paul Simon's lyrics and music are just simply so beautiful, and the harmonies that those two men made were beautiful. Disturbed came along and their rendition- while perhaps different from their usual fare- came way harder than S&G's version. Most versions I've seen since then take a healthy dose of Disturbed along with them; I feel that Pentatonix definitely took some of their runs and melodic cues from there, for added drama. Adding, of course, their own brand and spin. They got to show off every member's personal style with their own verse (except percussionist Kevin, who continued to bring the rhythmic energy throughout). A version that I particularly like is by Puddles Pity Party. Definitely check him out. I don't think I've seen you react to him, yet. You should; he's great!
I've been following PTX for a couple years now and never cease to be amazed. I truly enjoy your reactions and look forward to them each day. May I suggest the PTX cover of Camilla Cabela, "Havana"? You'll like the surprise at the end.
Love your reaction. You capture their emotional delivery. Keep them coming. Try their cover of "The Prayer" done by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. One of a kind.
I knew you'd like this version, even if it does seem a little more upbeat than the lyrics seem to cry for. Pentatonix could take the saddest song in the world and make it sound like a celebration of life.
