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O Holy Night. They did it once before but they upgraded themselves. It will leave you speechless.

Where Pentatonix came from: 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 he was still a pre-teen, 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.

I have always loved this song, it's in my top five favorite songs of all time. Pentatonix ate it for lunch. I love every second of this cover. You're right, they really don't let ego get involved in their music making, they do whatever best serves the song and they support one another and blend so beautifully. They do tour in Europe, regularly, but they may not this year since they did in 2023 after a rather long hiatus and cancelled dates due to the lockdown. They are based in Los Angeles, California and all live there. Mitch, Kirstin, and Scott are all originally from Arlington, Texas. They attended the same high school and started singing together back then. They became Pentatonix in 2011 by adding Kevin from Owensboro, Kentucky, and Avi, (who left the band in 2017) from Visalia, California. Matt is from Baltimore, Maryland.

Thank you for the great reaction to this beautiful Pentatonix video. Thank you. They are incredible. Pentatonix toured Europe/UK in 2023. They are not scheduled to tour there this year, 2024.

Their newest song, the one that came out just after a kiss from a rose, o Holy night, would definitely surprise you and may be the best thing they've done. I think a kiss from a Rose held that title for like 2 weeks lol

The looks on your faces were epic!! ❤😂 To me though, their best new release is Oh Holy Night. It's on another level.

Gotta say, usually each time I hear them that is my new favorite LOL. Want to see and hear them sing in French?? "Papaoutai" is amazing. Their latest version of "Oh Holy Night" is like Ambrosia, it is intoxicatingly stellar. Love your reactions ladies.

Kirstie (rhymes with thirsty), Scott (the blond "rock guy"), and Mitch (the countertenor, who actually started the song) all went to high school together in Texas. They auditioned for the Sing Off (an American a capella talent show) in 2011, but were told they needed to have at least 5 members. So they found Kevin (the beatboxer and cello player) on RU-vid, and a friend put them on to Avi Kaplan (the original bass -- you saw him in your Bohemian Rhapsody reaction). They won the show. The prize was a recording contract with Sony. Sony dropped them almost immediately, so they went on to RU-vid and found success there. Avi left the group in 2017, and they picked up Matt (the new bass). As for recommendations -- I would second the comments below recommending O Holy Night. It's not Christmas, but it's well worth a listen. If you wanted to go back a bit and do something a little different than what you have heard, highly recommend "Can't Hold Us", a Macklemore upgrade.

The general rule has been that if there are any instruments used you will see those instruments in the video. That rule applies here - the only instrument was Kevin's cello. HOWEVER, that “rule” got blown to smithereens with their 2022 Christmas album, “Holidays Around the World.” The theme of “Holidays Around the World” was collaborations with other artists on other continents, and they were recording at a time when COVID travel restrictions were in place, so all those collaborations were long distance and none of those other artists could appear in the official videos. And the other artists were instrumentalists. “Prayer For This World” has an entire string orchestra playing the accompaniment. Then in 2023 Pentatonix appeared on _The Masked Singer_ as “California Roll,” and _The Masked Singer_ requires an instrumental backing tape. Pentatonix saw it as a way to do something new, and they enjoyed the experience, so I think we may see them incorporating more backing tracks in future songs.

Oh Holy Night! The best they have ever done!

They are all impeccable vocalists. Without doubt. The cellist, Kevin plays at a classical level, while beatboxing, and yet delivers a rather impressive high uppre tenor falsetto vocal as well. My favourite performance by this group. I totally agree with Mum.

You two are the cutest mother/daughter due ever! They do world tours often!! You would love their concerts live!! They are awesome! ♥️

You guys make me laugh hysterically every single time. “We could charge at the door”. Haha. They do world tours often. There is tons of background info online about them. You’d love them live. They have some VIP tickets usually. Love you two.

I love watching you two react together .

This is one of three songs from their latest Christmas album that I think we may see on next year's Grammys list. The other two are "O Holy Night" and "Pure Imagination / Christmas Time Is Here."

Oh my Ladies - Awesome Reaction!!

Kevin "only" came in second at a Yo-Yo Ma cello competition. Yeah, he's really good.

Marvelous reaction ladies. Thank you so much!! ❤❤❤

This really is the best! This video dropped an hour before I got to see them live! Scott is the tall blonde guy, with the rock voice, who can also sing high. Mitch sang first, with the exceptionally high voice, Kirstie is clearly the woman, Kevin is the one who beatboxes, plays the cello and sings with a lovely high voice and Matt is the bass, with the rich smooth voice.

love watching you beautiful ladies!

Recommend their new video of O Holy Night. Also recommend their cover of The Prayer.

Huh... I was surprised when you said something about them not really changing up their Christmas songs. I'm guessing you didn't get around to reacting to "O Come All Ye Faithful," huh? Don't miss that one next year. Or even better, do a Christmas in July thing just so you can hear it, lol. 😅

Two beautiful women reacting to a beautiful song 🎵 = W hell ya 🤘😎

I've moved 40+ times now at the age of 37. ❤ Love your podcasts by the way.

They do tour in Europe at times, but it will probably be at least 1-2 years before they get back there. They toured with only brief breaks from Christmas tour 2022 through Christmas tour 2023, including going to Europe and Asia in the first half of 2023. This year is more of a break from touring to work on other things. They have said they are working on new music, and have a few US tour dates later in the summer, and another movie coming out during the holidays later this year. But they have a lot of other things going on this year too: Scott and his husband Mark are releasing a children's book in May, Scott has been working on a musical for the past year or so, Kirstie is getting married very soon, and Matt and his wife are expecting a daughter this summer. Kirstie and Ben's daughter will be 2 this summer, and Kevin and his wife's daughter just turned 3. Mitch started dating someone from Berlin last year, and has been spending a lot of time with him there.

Y'all are adorable 😍 great reaction as always ladies ❤

If you want more of Kevin on the cello you can find his personal channel here: youtube.com/@kolusola I recommend Kevin's 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, you'll like "The Kevin Show/Kevin's Fifth." This is a live feed from a concert they gave in Owensboro, Kentucky, Kevin's home town: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DbCasvcNx78.html and this is the very special performance of "Kevin's Fifth" (without "The Kevin Show") from Kevin's birthday in 2022: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7m0g7xThIWs.htmlsi=99F7iG5qkdgPCm43

You are both gorgeous, and make watching a reaction fun. I suggest My Favorite Things cover, you’ll love the video, but bring a pillow for your jaws.

Momma, Unbridled royalty and I would love to hang out with you guys surly a great time. Love from William in south Florida .

Aside from playing the cello, Kevin is still doing the percussion/beat boxing at the same time. Scott, Kirsten, and Mitch grew up in the same Texas town together (like the Beatles did in Liverpool). Kirsten has dated both Scott and Mitch which I think is how both found out that they were gay. After all if I were dating Kirsten and found out that I was not attracted to her that would be the only explanation. They do look like they were put together by a K-Pop producer because they are all good looking but it was Scott that go them all together.

you should listen to Prayers for this World! Its sn Original

I would love to see you react to Jolene a song written by and sung with Dolly Parton

Incredible performance…love your reactions

Could not wait through the intro.

I love your reactions! Please react to Hallelujah or Daft Punk (grammy award winning)

You should should react to pentatonix - daft punk, please 🙏

so, ya know, you can replay the video, when you want to check things. ;p

One of you will be deliriously happy, the other will want to tar and feather me. Which is the mother?

More Ren! 😂 Please 🙏🏻😬

Unfortunately their world tour was in the spring of 2023.

Alexa Feser - Mut/Courage [english and german lyrics on screen] ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DeOO7ol7DGkh.htmlttps://ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DeOO7ol7DGk.html Wir sind mit ABSTAND die Besten! Bernd (5xBionTech)

Bite your tongue, Mitch sang first.

Didn't like the song when Seal sang the original and this doesn't improve it i'm afraid imo shame because i've liked a lot of their other songs on here it's just the song i dislike.

The guy who sang first is Mitch; I think the “thunderous rock sound” was from Scott, who sang second. Mitch is a natural contratenor with a range of just over six octaves, and according to all the other members of Pentatonix he has the best voice of any of them. Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men, said that Mitch has “one of the prettiest voices I have ever heard in my life.” Scott, the tall blond guy, is a lyric baritone. When describing a man's vocal range, the term “lyric” means that the actual range is greater than the nominal range. Scott's range starts in the middle of the bass range, on the low end, and extends through most of a normal tenor range on the high end. In live performances, when the bass is soloing, Scott can and does take over the bass harmony line. The cellist is Kevin; did you notice that he was also beatboxing? Kevin is their percussionist. Somewhere there may be a better beatboxer than Kevin, but if so I've never encountered him or her. Kevin is generally too busy being the entire percussion section to sing, but when he does sing he has a lovely tenor voice that occasionally dips into the uppermost reaches of baritone, and he's known for the beauty of his falsetto, which you just heard. He's also a pretty good rapper. Kevin has perfect pitch. He began piano lessons at age 4, cello at age 6, and alto saxophone at age 10. He beatboxes while playing the cello, a technique he calls “celloboxing.” He performed at Carnegie Hall twice when he was a teenager, once on the cello and once on the saxophone. He graduated from Yale in 2011 with a pre-med major and had been accepted to Yale Medical School before he decided to become a professional beatboxer instead of a brilliant surgeon. He speaks five languages fluently: English, French, Spanish, German, and Mandarin Chinese. He's one of the kindest people in the world, and when he laughs he makes the whole planet seem like a brighter place. The woman is Kirstin (AKA Kirstie, which rhymes with thirsty), who is an “alto soprano,” and the other black guy is Matt. Did you notice how high Matt was singing? Matt is their BASS!!! I believe that Matt has the greatest range of any member of Pentatonix, past or present. He can't go QUITE as low as Avi did, but his high end is very close to the top of a normal tenor range.