Hallelujah, Pentatonix | She Has No Idea Who They Are 

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Your look of anticipation and adoration while watching your wife react is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen this week. 🥰

In case your wife is still not convinced it‘s real, show her the live performance!

I must have listened to this song, and watched reviewers comment on it, hundreds of times, yet I still get goosebumps every time.

It's so much fun to see someone who's never seen or heard Pentatonix before! I love your wife's reaction to Mitch! She was rocking gently to the music up to that point, but when Mitch started singing, she just stopped dead and listened until he was finished. It's one of the quietest "Mitch-slaps" I've ever seen, but it was definitely there! Can't wait to see her reaction to some more a cappella music, whether Pentatonix, Home Free, or VoicePlay!

I LOVE how much you wanted her to love this. The look in your eyes as you were watching her reaction, was priceless.

I love Pentatonix, but I think my favorite part of this was the loving and adoring way you looked at your wife watching her reaction! That is beautiful!

You're both adorable! Great way to introduce her to acapella... she looked absolutely mesmerized. Great reaction!

Three-quarters of a billion views on that one video. You've got a lot of content with them and you need a second set of headphones.

Kevin is definitely also beatboxing as well as stomping and using body percussion. The video doesn't do a good job of showing the beatboxing, but you'll see it in any of the live performances.

Your wife is lovely! And she has excellent taste in music! Actually, Kevin Olusola ( the beatboxer) does stamp as well as use his body and mouth for percussion. He uses a stomp pad these days because he was finding the stamping a bit hard on his knees. There is a 20 minute video called The Recording of Evergreen which shows quite a bit of how the group works together to create and record their songs. Evergreen is the 2020 Christmas album, so It's not just one song the focus on. One of the bits shows how Kevin and the group create backing noise and percussion. It's really quite interesting. Since you're both interested in Pentatonix, I hope you explore more of their music. Looking forward to it.

Me watching a guy react to his wife reacting to Pentatonix is just... beautiful and a little scary at the same time. Lol

I'd subscribe again if I could. I love the way you look at your wife and love your animals. That says along.

Fun fact:the live version is even better;hard to believe,I know.

Best dog!! 13/10 would pet! Also fantastic to see a new PTX fan birthed before our eyes :)

Your wife is just lovely. She was rendered speechless, as most are after hearing PTX sing. 😊

1) You two are adorable. 2) Great reaction. 3) More please!!!

You need to show her their official videos of The Prayer and Amazing Grace

Pentatonix 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! 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 a cappella 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 cove r 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. They were nominated for a 4th Grammy for their album Evergreen, but didn't win. 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. No dates YET! They have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame installed in February 2023. They are the only a capella group with a star! Things you need to know because if you get these wrong Pentaholics will come after you with pitch forks and torches! 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 autotune 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.

Your wife is adorable and so sweet.. I love ❤finding new reactors who discover PTX for the first time. My first PTX video was Bohemian Rhapsody from Queen. That is a must see, PTX are from Arlington,Texas. Scott,Mitch,and Kristen went to school together. They entered a-cappella contest called the Sing Off. Great place to start from the beginning of their massive 11 year career. We the fans are known as Pentaholic’s. A fierce and loyal fan base..Can’t wait for to you guys react to more of their music. I just subscribed…Love from Judy D from NY State

Watch the live version of this song, 2016 version.

I don't know which I enjoyed more. Her watching them or you watching her!! Made me laugh when she was motioning "restart the video"...think you ceased to exist for a few minutes there...lol! Loved the reactions!!!

I watch people react to this Pentatonix song 3 or 4 times a week! Your video, hands down, is one of my favorites! But it's not even because of the song. This video is beautiful-beyond beautiful actually, because of the loving and adoring way you look at your wife as she watches this video. You have so much love for her you have melted my heart! And the absurdly cute dog is just the icing on the cake! Hang onto that love and nurture it forever.

They have a huge following in Asia. You should react to and have her watch their cover of Rather Be.

Arlington Tx. 3 were middle school and high school friends. If you are going down the rabbit hole I'll ride with you. subbed. Give her "Sounds of Silence" or Bohemian Rhapsody, insanely talented vocalists.

Kevin, the beat boxer (percussionist), He does use his mouth for an amazing range of sounds. He also creates drum sounds with both his mouth and his body. Clapping, chest beating, foot stopping. He does sing and has a beautiful voice. He also plays the cello. He will sometimes play during a song.

Yes, Kevin was also stomping in this one; the camera specifically focused on that a time or two, with the dust puffing up every time he did it. Your wife might enjoy watching some more of Kevin's work; I recommend his KOver of Marian Hill's version of "Down": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IGjg193h4Ok.html Also, I'd bet that she'll like "The Kevin Show/Kevin's Fifth": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DbCasvcNx78.html Both of these focus on celloboxing, with Kevin also singing in "Down," and dancing in "Kevin's Fifth," but they do make it obvious how incredibly talented he is. Um, you'll need to explain who Matt is, because he plays some drums in "Kevin's Fifth."

Not sure what nationality your wife is, but they have a Perfume medley where they sing in Japanese. And did a collaboration with Little Glee Monsters on Midnight in Tokyo. I think I have that right. They also did a collaboration with Ateez (Korean group) on a song called “A Little Space”. I always mention for people who are British that PTX was on the British show Sunday Brunch back in like 2016. They sing live 3 songs. You have 12 fun pack years of PTX music that you can explore. Thanks for the reaction.

Great reaction (your wife's reaction to the song, your reaction to her, and a very sweet dog!)

Please let her react to “The Prayer” By Pentatonixand I think she would also like “ Be My Eyes”

This was really great. Did you know that they just recently got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame? Yeah, they are a bit famous. Loved the both of you.

How Pentaholic of you! “You’ve never heard Pentatonix? Let’s fix that right now!” says every Pentaholic ever. Love that you wanted Vivi to hear them too. Well done, I enjoyed watching both of you. Peace …

Such a delightful reaction ❤️

Saw them live when they came to Perth earlier this year.. It was just as good live.. they were brilliant

New addiction, folks! Watching someone who has fallen in love with Pentatonix watch someone else (that they care about) fall in love with Pentatonix...🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍😍

Pentatonix call themselves a band. The trio (Scott, Mitch, and Kirstin) grew up together in Arlington, Texas. Avi grew up in California, I believe, and Kevin is from Owensboro, Kentucky. You'll have to introduce her to Matt sooner or later, so you may as well know that he's from Baltimore, Maryland. As for fame, Pentatonix has won three Grammys and in February, 2023 they received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. They're the only a cappella band to ever win even one Grammy, and the only a cappella band to have a star on the Walk of Fame.

Your wife is a natural reactor. Recommend their version of Bohemian Rhapsody. It’s mind blowing.

Pentatonix has original music as well as covers. Kevin the beatboxer is a graduated from Yale and speaks several languages including manderin, they did an original song Midnight In Tokyo featuring Little Glee Monsters which part of it they sing in manderin, your wife might enjoy that one

Your pup loves y'all and that tells me y'all treat this pup like family. Super cute pup too !!! Loved your reaction. Thanks !

The trio, Kristen, Scott, and Mitch basically grew up together in Texas. They wanted to compete in The Sing Off and they needed 5 so they found Avi (bass) and Kevin (beatboxer) and won the show around 2012. Avi has left the group (sad) but his replacement is pretty awesome.

There’s no response to PTX more eloquent than yours: “Wow!” Thanks for sharing.

Adding you beautiful young wife Definitely adds to your channel. Her simplicity and curiosity is adorable.

I think this was probably the coolest way ever to introduce somebody to a capella music. This was great, I love her reaction because SAME! :) PTX also has some original songs/ content.

PTX IS THE BEST A CAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD 🌎. KEVIN IS THE 16TH BEST BEAT BOXER IN THE WORLD 🌎

They are from Arlington Texas USA. I have family members who went to high school with them. They are real!!😊

I know the headphones are like standard so you hear all the details of what is going on, but if you have a 5.1 surround sound system it will make it a concert level listen and it will have another level of the base singing, and better high notes. but that is my own opinion. Also you will want to review Mad World, Imagine, Daft Punk Medley(first Grammy of 3 they have earned), Originals(I like the one called Water), and some of the live stuff. Most Pentaholix(the hard core fans) will tell you PTX does not do covers, they do UPGRADES!

Beautiful that you wanted to share such a special song with your wife.

If you like five-part acapella vocal harmony, chech out 'Home Free', they mostly do country, but there is a lot of variety, from old school, like Johnny Cash to new songs they have written themselves..

Amazing group with no background music😂

Just a note: there is no "Drums" in the video, the effect is post production taking out the higher sounds and highlighting bass of the foot stomping you saw.

I can only imagine her reaction to Home Free's version of Man of Constant Sorrow.

This is getting pretty Meta. Watching a reactor react to someone else. Fun reactions, guys.

The only "instrument" used is called a stomp box.

Yes, they view themselves as a band.

I enjoyed your reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you also for introducing your wife to Pentatonix. Happy that she liked them and their video. I look forward to more of your reactions to Pentatonix videos.

You two are an absolutely beautiful couple, the way you look at each other is great ❤

This one makes me cry every time (after hundreds of times). But seeing your beautiful wife's reaction on her face made me cry even sooner than usual.

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.

Watching you watching her is so charming/refreshing. It is clear the love that lives there. Keep up these reactions as I feel this channel will soon gain many followers. I became one this moment. You are both delightful people/souls.

You should introduce her to VoicePlay! Their releases over the past 18 months have each been better than the one before: Dream On, Hoist the Colors, Nothing Else Matters (yes, Metallica!), Golden Hour, and their most recent, Valhalla Calling.

Cute dog by the way 🫶🇬🇧

They are from Arlington Texas. BTW if your wife wants to hear them live. Here is a video with the same song. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-haFHrfmfHbc.html

before the video even starts a thumbs up for pentonix. :)

Beautiful~ the song ~ the reaction ~ the couple ! { and the dog!}

I remember when they won on The Sing Off. I wish that show would come back.

She's hooked. Now you gotta buy the albums.

Dude, I’m subscribing just to see your beautiful Lotus blossom Vivi react to the amazing Pentatonix. I’m seeing the beginnings of an addiction, and I’m excited to welcome her into the family of Pentaholix. (Ok, you too) Truly a habit of which she can be proud. I suggest starting from the beginning and working your way through until today.

I love the way you look at your lovely wife.

Great video and your wife is so adorable 😊❤

I love the look she gave when you paused the video lol.

You two have a great dynamic! I think your wife would love I Put A Spell On You by Angelina Jordan! Here's the link for your convenience: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nwFloCPXzCs.html

Dude she is adorable . The genuine excitement and just awe is incredible

The love on your face is the best thing I've seen all day. Never stop looking at your beautiful wife, just like that. A beautiful thing to witness. Wishing you a lifetime of love. Oh, and yes, PTX is the best! Truly magical. And Kevin, the beat boxer/percussionist wears leather gloves & jackets quite often, to make his sounds. He also sings like an angel.

Love this reaction. Watching you watching knowing what was coming was superb.

Sounds of Silence by them is excellent!

you guys seem so genuine, watching your reaction is very heartwarming. you’re adorable!

I really like this group and this is my second favorite rendition. Lucy of course is number 1!!!

Love seeing peoples first reaction to Pentatonix!

For more: Sound of Silence, Daft Punk Medley, Shallow, Amazing Grace and many more!

Welcome to the long winding road of Pentatonix, you are in for the journey of your life 😊 Pentatonix never ceases to amaze me, at just how incredibly talented they are, and take their voices to newer levels, we have never heard before.....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!

I loved watching you watch your wife as she listened. That’s exactly why I watch so many people doing PTX reviews. That look of awe! ❤

Can you believe that Kirstie, Mitch, and Scott all went to the same high school together? What are the chances that so much talent all ended up in one spot?

OMG the dog. It's like "I have no idea what's going on, but I WANT IN!"

Wonderful reaction! I can't tell for sure, but maybe Veevee (sp?) speaks Japanese? If so, then you might want to add Pretender and Perfume Medley to the PTX reaction list.

3 from Arlington Texas 1 from California(Avi) Kevin from back east

I love how you look at your wife.💖

My favorite part was you watching her reaction 💖🦋

Now that shes been exposed to PTX,, go back and do Man of Constant Sorrow by Home Free. Beatboxes do use all parts of their body to make all manner of percussive and other musical sounds. My Home Free faves are: ('x' markes already reviewed) x Man of Constant Sorrow / Ring of Fire (w/ Avi Kaplan) / American Pie (w/ Don McLean) / God Bless the USA (w/ Lee Greenwood & US Air Force band) / Sea Shanty Medley / Butts Remix / Elvira (w/ The Oak Ridge Boys) In Austin Brown's (tenor no glasses) YT channel, he and Rob Lundquist (bearded tenor) have a go at singing 'Nessun Dorma' from the opera. Made famous most recently as a Pavarotti tune. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5dBENngNDhs.html Adam Rupp, the beatboxer, has about 7-8 minute solo video from a live concert that is pretty amazing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EanKWLUaDpg.html

PTX sing songs with BTS & other K-pop groups as well as with Japanese groups & sing in both languages. Don't know where VV is from, but thought I'd mention it in case you both might be interested. Also, Kevin, the beatboxer, speaks English, Spanish & Mandarin. Looking forward to more reactions from you both.

Beautiful to watch your wife and you enjoy real music together. My wife is from China and I do so love finding things to share with her. Try the Sound of Silence or Mary did you know. She will see more beat boxing in Sound of Silence. 😃

New subscriber! For PTX AND the 3 of you! How wholesome your wife, dog and your adoring look 😊

You have verry beautiful wife 🤗 Greetings from Poland

They are from Arlington, Texas. It is mid way between Dallas and Ft. Worth.

We have a new Pentaholic! 😁 Your wife is so sweet. I hope the other premier acapella group you were referring to is Home Free....if not, please check them out immediately, starting with "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "How Great Thou Art." Loved your video!

If you haven't already, check out Home Free - Man of Constant Sorrow. They're another a capella group

Kevin uses a stomp drum thingy on stage. Originally Austin, TX

Now you need to show her the Daft Punk medley by Pentatonix... That will blow her mind.

Your wife is so sweet and very beautiful! You seem like such a great couple, & I absolutely loved her reaction! Best of luck with your channel & may God bless you both!

It was so lovely to see just how mesmerized your wife was watching/listening to the music video. It was also adorable to see her just freeze when Mitch started singing. Honestly though, I'm a bit mean sometimes so I was most entertained when she was so annoyed with you for pausing the video, lol. 😂👍

Get another set of head phones and listen to Home Free's cover of Listen to the Music. You will both have big grins and head bops.