Music Teacher Reacts: PENTATONIX - Love Me When I Don't 

The musicality of this aside I really appreciate the positive message of the lyrics...it's a struggle for many (most?) of us to ask for help even when we're at our very lowest points. The amazing solo vocals, the terrific rythym tracks from KO and Matt and Scott's amazing runs and riffs make this a treasure. They look and sound fabulous, but then, when don't they? Thanks for covering this one - I always look foward to your Tonic Tuesdays!

This is actually a live performance they did for the Kelly Clarkson show. They just video edited it with the position swaps for the video they released shortly after their show appearance. Amazing audio and even better live than in studio!

I appreciated Kristin's voice holding down the fort on this one. I read that she had a hand in writing the song. Each bandmate just shines in their contribution to this very important and timely message. Really like this original from Pentatonix. Thanks for reacting to it!!!

I love Matt. And I love that you always appreciate him in your videos. I believe Kirstie wrote this song (or co-wrote it).

This particular version was recorded "live in the studio" for one of the TV talk shows, so it is a slightly simpler arrangement than the studio version, with none of the audio effects heard on the album. When it aired on the show, it was just the five of them standing there singing. All of the jumping from place to place editing was done in post-production, and this became the official video of the song even though it's not the same audio recording. Kirstie was the primary songwriter on this one (she wrote or co-wrote more than half of the songs on The Lucky Ones album), but she gave everyone a chance to shine in this. Many of the songs she writes have very personal lyrics, as heard here.

I love your reaction videos. Pentatonix is my favorite group and you always help me hear more in their videos than I would otherwise. Thank you for your insight!

As a fellow Pentaholic, I've heard this song countless times. But good gracious, your reactions are the best! I honed in on Matt this time, like you said. He's so freaking talented!! It always feels like the I'm listening for the first time right along with you. Tuesdays are my favorite now. 🙌🏼😎

I LOVE MATT - you are SO right he has a silky toned voice. If you are doing Christmas videos Mr Grinch is an absolute must - very Matt lead!!!

‘I just called to say I love you” Pentatonix!

Kirstin wrote this for the Lucky Ones album. This is one of my favorites The whole album is wonderful. Loved the reaction. Hope and joy to you and your family. Pass it on. =^;^=

The originals they put out on the Lucky Ones (original and deluxe) are amazing! Thank you for giving them air time!!!!!

I think Matt has the smoothest baritone voice since Nat King Cole. If you listen to Unforgettable it sounds like Matt is Nat reincarnated. If PTX ever does a volume 2 of Classics Matt should do that song.

I would like to add Kirstin had the lead in this song in both writing and singing. I she is putting her mark on more of PTX in recent releases and performances.

Besides being an immensely ear pleasing song…I find it amazing that they take what could be a very dark subject and relate it in an upbeat manner that allows the listener to explore the subject with the positivity it takes to overcome the problem…rather than brood…

They wear the in ears in concerts otherwise they wouldn’t be able to hear each other. I think they also commented they keep time as well - which makes sense. This video they did individually from home and then edited it together. So not ‘live’, but still live and minimally produced. Kirsten also had a big hand in writing this one. Thanks for reacting to this one…definitely a recent fav of mine.

I am appreciating Scott's awesomeness in EVERY VIDEO AND SONG

Great reaction. Thank you. Kirstin is a co-writer on this song. She writes and co-writes some very catchy and heart-felt songs. All of them are great on the song but I had been focusing on Matt in this song also. When you said that, it made my day.

I really look forward to your reactions of PTX. Try reacting to #7 & 10 performances on the Sing Off. As far as sharing your heart with others, trust me, your actions take the place of words. I'm that 72 NAM Vet. who considers these Kids to be musical savants and you sir, are equally gifted in what you do. I consider their music to be "ear candy" and you help me realize what different flavors I'm tasting! God Bless and Keep You Safe

I love this song. Lyrics, intricacy of the background vocals. Everything.

Loved your comment about the message in this song - almost the whole album has very personal messages in the beautiful lyrics of the songs, it really is a great album and the changing style of their production shows how much they are still engaged and willing to keep pushing the envelope with what they can do.

Matt's voice is buttery!

Hi Janelle! Great reaction video again, insightful comments. 🤗

This is my favorite from this album. The lyrics, the vocals, the layers……everyone has their moment to shine without out shining! I ❤️ it!

One of my favorites in this group is now Matt. Although I guess I truly don't have one favorite because they are all just so darn wonderful! I remember how we all were so upset when Avi announced he was leaving the group, and how sad we all were, thinking there would be NOBODY who would be able to come into this group and take over for Avi. Boy were we all wrong! Of coures Avi and Matt both sing bass, but there the similarities basically end. They each have their own sound, range, and abilities. By naturally being different, I think we were all afraid PTX somehow wouldn't have the cohesive sound we were all used to. Wrong again! Even though the two of them are so different, they each brough something separate and unique to the group and their sound. And to me, both are magnificent at what they do - and magnificent for PTX! Personally, Matt is nothing short of a true master at bass slides! That is something hard to do - and do it in perfect tune! But Matt does them over and over and over! In fact, I listen to each and every song more than once (I'm sure we all do!) and one time through is solely to listen to see if Matt snuck in his famous bass slide! Remember that it was Avi who recommended Matt to take his place in PTX. Avi gave us one last gift with that recommendation. I really don't see how anyone could fit in better or take over for Avi like Matt has!

Matt’s bass line in Never Gonna Cry Again is freaking mind boggling. They don’t have a video for it, but I mean I cannot with that bass in the background.

Yep, I'm totally in tears now. I'm thankful for the few I can lean on in my not-so-great moments.

❤️🥰🌹They just get better and better, if that’s even possible 🌹🥰❤️

Love the new equipment and how the music video is prominent. You always give great insights & point out things I might miss. I’m really loving their original stuff & watching you react to it. Great job, Janelle, on the set up! Love Tonix Tuesdays!

For me, it's Matt on this one. So f'n good!

Fun fact... Scott Ad Libbed from his solo on... that's not how the studio recording on the cd is... lol. I'm halfway disappointed this version didn't get added to the deluxe. Can we touch on the bass drop at the end of Matt's solo? That would have been Scott... unless they looped...

Great job, Janelle! The set looks great! This is a very uplifting song! Positive message like normal for these guys! I would love for you to react to their original called Sing if you haven't already. Thanks for your reaction!

Love the absolute positivity and care their new album is all about..or latest album...2weeks pentaholics!! NEW Thanks for that man as always great analysis.

Latecomer to this, you were talking Avi's voice compared to Matt. I get sensations from listening to voices, I think Avi's voice makes me think of autumn evening around a bonfire, wearing flannel shirts, just being there as life drifts on. Matt however, the warmth of his voice is more like a mug of Italian hot chocolate, snuggled on a sofa by the fireplace.

Thanks D J for this great reaction. I hear so much more in the songs and appreciate you pointing them out. I think Matt is a wonderful addition to PTX and agree that voice is silky smooth. One of my favorites from this album is ANCHOR. Oh, and thank Janelle for us cause she’s doing a great with you and the set 💕

Hi DJ!!! LOVE tonix tuesdays!!!!!!! Always look forward to them!!!!!

thank you for reacting to this one!! this is my favorite one off of their album "The Lucky Ones"! this really cheered me up when I saw you reacted to this one, I was feeling weird on my way home from school today (10/12/21).

Recommend their Rather Be, Havana, Come Along, It’s Different Now, and Seasons Of Love as televised last 4th of July.

I just think you’re reactions are the best! A bit of musical theory, along with a bit of insight into reality. Thanks for your awesome reactions. :)

God I love your reviews!!! Luv ya's from Kentucky!

The homophonic texture at the end of the song was a nice contrast.

Beautiful ❤️

Wonderful reaction and review! I learn so much when I watch your videos. :)

Love ur new equipment especially making the video bigger and easy to watch!! Great improvements!! Yes, always enjoy ur comments of each video u do. Love how u explain the way the music connects.since i have no music experience. Have a great week. Caught u next time...

Great reaction! Love this message!

This is my other top favorite with Gold, because if the the vocal intricacies!!!!

I really enjoy you reactions to pentatonix. I’d love to watch you react to superfruit as well, that’s Mitch and Scott. They’ve done some amazing and fun covers there too!

Your reactions are amazing!!

Love this album

Matt's voice is like cream blended with honey so smooth! I suggest you watch ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8K8mLLU9_QA.html This may give some idea why Kirstie co-wrote this and "Be My Eyes". Cheers

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Pentatonix always makes awesome sound and music with a lot of hidden or direct messages. The are Vocal-Tastic! See what I did there….no… not really?…. Ok well …yeah..there great :O)

I got stuck watching the flowers move around up front. Over the course of filming they drooped.

Amazing...!

invite them to the college

Oops… sorry for the multiple comments! Just wanted to say the videos look awesome with the new equipment!!!!!! You’ve never looked better!!!!!

Coach next cover CAKRA KHAN - Anyone (DEMI LOVATO) We love you always Coach ❤️😊

How do they get continuity when they are all changing positions? Remarkable.

Oh- I’d rather focus on Scott!!😍😍 Great reaction!

Can you maybe react to Mary, did you now From pentatonix ?

Must be my age, what song they are singing, or that I've sang in acapella choruses in the past, but I prefer the acapella singing and the musical arrangements of Voctave. Everyone has their own taste, probably not many people care for Voctave either.

Whoever did this video needs to wake up a bit. Notice the distant view of Kristin is very different to the close up. Not good. It may be a fantastic song bur not a fantastic video.......