PENTATONIX - COME ALONG: classical musician's reaction / analysis 

Check out my previous PTX reaction next! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dknegaerSVQ.html =========== Strict copyright on this one so we've got underwater PTX again 🏊‍♀The unfiltered version can be found on my Patreon

I've told my spouse that if i ever (heaven forbid) end up in a coma, just play this song on repeat and I'll fight my way back! I absolutely ADORE this arrangement from beginning to end. And the harmony/choral rich ending does the same to me- straight up shivers and wet eyes.

Mitch has said " I don't know what it means but it is really fun to sing."

This one reminds me of their cover of Making Christmas from Nightmare Before Christmas . They did it the same year. Also theatric and fun. And for more Matt villain vibes, check out his Grinch.

Matt is very much giving same vibes as when he did Mr.Grinch here.... so yes

Your Pentatonix reactions are my favorite “series” on RU-vid! For some calmer options, you could check out their covers of “Mad World”, “My Heart With You” (super crunchy!), or “The First Noel”. Everything they do is great, so you can’t go wrong.

I believe that you would love The Wizard of Ahhh’s , it’s a Todrick Hall creation, so cool!

You might have heard the song on an Apple iPhone ad from several years ago, where there are lots of people running through the streets in color-coordinated groups.

You should really react to "You're a mean one, Mr Grinch" !

Thank you! MAD WORLD (Cover) next please! You`ll love it!

PTX music may be seasonal but my listening habits are seasonless. I enjoy hearing their Christmas music any time. This is indeed a fun one. Thanks for a most excellent reaction! 😊 Edit: loving the transcriptions! (especially with the use of the organ)

By this time, Kirstie had been on Broadway, in Kinky Boots, and singing with folks other than PTX. I feel she augmented her skills, and her confidence during those experiences..

I do love this arrangement! It’s one Mitch has mentioned he really likes, but then again, I don’t think Mitch dislikes any of their arrangements. They are all choir nerds, after all. I love the semi-creepy whimsy of the song, and I love the artwork from the original song’s video. I get a little giddy from this one, I’ll be honest, lol

It's such a fun song and they look like they are having fun. I'd suggest their cover of Billie Eilish's song "When the Party's Over" Your reactions are always so interesting and informative - love them!

This is what you would get if you asked them for a song that would combine the best wackiness and imagination of Dr Seuss, Lewis Carroll and Tim Burton.

Glad to see your doing more of there newer bangers. Please check out their latest live Vevo performance of Kiss from a Rose.

The tattoo queens are the trio. I think Mitch has the most. Kevin doesn’t have any. I’m not sure Matt does either.

How can something so happy be so spooky?

We Pentaholics appreciate you. I love love the arrangement of this song. I almost said "1 of my favorites " but thus far all Pentatonix songs are my favorite. Depends on the time of day. Greetings from South Africa

Now that you have started reacting to videos with Matt, I hope you get around to some of PTXs most viewed videos from this period. Such as Sounds of Silence, Amazing Grace, The Prayer and 90s Dance Medley. There are plenty of others to react to, but these are the more popular songs from the Matt period. Also if you would like to listen to the 1st song/video Matt did with PTX, then try New Rules/Are You That Somebody.

Once more you did the very best reaction to this song. Bravo! The next time PTX tours the UK I hope they let you sing with them in a video for your channel..

I love your breakdowns, but in the back of my mind, I am thinking, "I REALLY hope he goes back and listens to the song straight thru." 🤣🤣

Thank you! I thought I was the only one who thought of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ when I first heard this song! Awe…..a Heffalump! Thank you for the reaction and breakdown! You are hands down my favorite person who reacts to PTX! ❤️

Thank you for coming back around to PTX, seems like it’s been awhile. They always bring me back down to Earth with the way they build toward the end of their songs and then end them relatively quietly. Goodbye now, I need to rewatch your Carol of the Bells reaction 😊.

Great to see you still enjoying PTX! This song reminds me of Nightmare Before Christmas and other Tim Burton fantasy/creepy creations, so I relate to your comment about Matt's "cartoon villain vibes." If you want to listen to another superb version of Matt's cartoon villain character, I recommend "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." It's engaging from start to finish, an excellent showcase for Matt's smooth base voice, and a captivating glimpse into his fun-loving personality.

Pentatonix- eine der besten Gesangsgruppen, die es gibt 👌👏🎶

That was an odyssey. I got snippets of dark Disney, of baroque, of madrigal, of '80s electronica. Lyrics? Beware the jabberwock, my son. Understand the necessity of filters for copyright; this one made me instantly seasick, so I had to look at Sir rather than the video. Cheeky tactic. And your deft, nimble transcription of key bits. Is that normal, you doing that with apparent ease? Very enjoyable as always. 💐

Thank you for reacting to this video. And who doesn’t like a Mitch slap?😂

Can I just say, that really was the perfect video filter for that song! :D Thank you once again for a brilliant, insightful analysis. If you're looking for a calm song, I highly recommend My Heart With You (the official video is a live recording!) or The Prayer - both from the Matt era. I was also wondering if you'd consider reacting to songs that don't have a music video? There are some real gems from both the Avi and Matt era that hardly get any attention (e.g. Love You Long Time, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Rosegold, I Saw Three Ships, When You Wish Upon A Star, Petals, Side).

I cannot wait for your reaction to the prayer! Love the breakdowns. This song is a great pick me up

I love this song. I had to go find the lyrics myself, because I couldn't figure out what 'green anger' was! Gotta love misheard lyrics! Thanks for your reaction. I think you might enjoy Mitch as Elphaba singing ''Defying Gravity'. It can be found under Superfruit, which is Mitch and Scott. Mitch sings it so well with the mistake of one word.

Ahh, another merry mullet Mitch slap for sure! A most excellent RA, this is a perfect one for brightening a dull summer’s day🎶☀😎 Yes, all 3 of the trio have accumulated and modified various body art… Mitch’s hands are showing his beloved bats. He and Kirstie have a matching ‘collarbone’ one, too, I believe. This was good fun for a day that very much needed some good fun Great choice.. thanks!

This is one of my faves PTX songs. So upbeat, great harmonies, happy inducing. Love their outfits, too. Great reaction. Billy Boy

I can certainly see why Come Along would be recommended to you as a lighter, more fun piece by Pentatonix - I've always thought that (to paraphrase Mitch) I really don't understand the lyrics, but it looks like PTX has a lot of fun singing it! And yes, this has a pretty good Mitch-slap in it - unlike a lot of songs, the melody really doesn't "foreshadow" that note from Mitch, it pretty much just seems to come from nowhere! There are at least 3 literary references in the lyrics - "heffalump", from Winnie the Pooh, "borogroves" and "slithy toves" from Jabberwocky, and "shut you ears when sirens sing" from The Odyssey. I always feel like there may be more that I'm not getting, but no one so far has come up with more than these. Boy, you weren't kidding when you talked about Matt's part in the final section jumping all over the place - until i saw your transcription, I had no idea he made that many LARGE jumps between notes, and did it a couple of times!

Hello, It doesn't matter if is not Christmas time, PTX all along music through, any time, everywhere. Its the harmonies and voices!! ☺☺ they are stars that shine beautifully 😌

Your face did what mine does when I watch this PTX vid. I just cant help but smile. It's such an oddly uplifting song the way they sing it. Also, i dont think we purposely recommend songs with mitch slaps, but the slaps definitely make the songs more memorable. He's one of a kind. Thank you for doing this reaction. 😊

10:23 oo yes please to more of you singing!!! This song is such a put it on get motivated and get moving song for me!

If YOU are feeling Christmas-y in June, their new version of O Holy Night (released 15th of December 2023) is probably my highest rated Pentatonix song. I hope you get to it eventually.

So glad for your reaction. Not just technically but your enjoyment of it. Whenever I need a pick me up, this is the song that I play. It is like an adult version of a child's fantasy book. I can't help but bop along to it.

I got soooo excited to wake up to a new Pentatonix video from you!!!

YES!! This is an AMAZING arrangement 🌟

I just love your analysis videos! You have a gift for music! I can't comprehend how you hear all the notes, much less name them and categorize them. Amazing to me. Thank you!

I had a feeling you'd enjoy this. It's so musically juicy and fun!

Yes!!! I was just wondering yesterday if you'd get to this song soon and here we are! Love this song. Matt and Kevin just shine.

Reminds me of Jabberwocky. We sang it in high school choir many (decades!) ago. Great reaction. I love their fun, bouncy songs.

6:54 Carol of the bells is my absolute favourite!! 😊

This one is entertaining.

This is a favorite of both mine and my husband's. They are all having such fun on this! Scott is almost demure and retiring in this one; after his opening mini-solos, he settle into a supporting role, ably executed. Kevin's beatboxing is so forward and driving, and Matt is showing one of his strengths in that his parts are nimble and strong at the same time. And Kirstin and Mitch are just having a blast!

This song is one of my favorite arrangements from Pentatonix!!! I listen to it all the time and always find something new to be surprised about. Thank you for your breakdowns!!

I can see this is going to be one of my favourite of your PTX reactions. I've already listened to it five times! I love it when you get very enthusiastic about a piece and do your transcripts so I can see the breakdowns of the arrangements. I love this one. It's such a fun, but also weird and ethereal take on the song. Cosmo Sheldrake absolutely loves this cover and it stimulated a huge amount of exposure for his version. It's so catchy and even though the video is so simple - they're just sitting in front of a screen with brightly coloured clothes on - it's still somehow extremely effective. I love the big, epic VoicePlay productions with costumes and sets etc, but sometimes with PTX arrangements I feel like that would be too much of a good thing and would detract slightly from their incredible arrangements. For more drama, though, you should watch their versions of 'My favourite things' which is a gothic/Steampunk dark Christmas version. Also, if you like 'the nightmare before Christmas' they do a very theatrical, clever version of 'making Christmas' with costumes etc. they are both really engaging. By the way, you were spot on with your memory of the heffalump from Winnie the Pooh - that is what he was referring to. There are also some Alice in Wonderland references and other fantasy books in there. It made me smile when you said that you thought people were only recommending songs with Mitch slaps in them! To be fair, there are a lot of PTX songs with those in! They're often the pentaholics' favourites too! 😊 I wonder if you are going to finally do Hallelujah as your slow, moving one. That is often people's first Mitch slap moment - but you'll see it's not one insanely high note. Their video of that one is their most watched video of all time - over 700 MILLION views! Their cover of the Sound of Silence is also fantastic. Looking forward as always to the next one. Thank you!

There's still so much older music to explore, but I'm glad you getting to some of the newer stuff too.

I've been waiting for your analysis of this one. I love this b/c of it's slight 'quirkiness' . . and . . It's lack of familiarity. As usual - I love hearing your breakdown that helps me understand why I like it so much. Thanks!

One of my all-time favorites. I loved your insight. I always learn something new.

Tonight we have fireflies in our garden tonight, so need more calm music to enjoy watching:) but just thought to wish a nice evening to everyone

I'm always amazed how you analyze these songs...masterful. I would really love you to jump ahead to some recent songs, or it will go on forever with their playlist. I'm going to plead with you to do "Kiss From A Rose" (Seal), because it is live and shows their amazing growth. My suggestion is that you put their playlist on a board and throw a dart to see which one you review (lol). 😀😀😀

This one is so fun!! I remember the first time I heard this it gave me Dr. Seuss vibes! But honestly I think it was the bright color choice of outfits and the quirky vibes of the song more than the melody! I have heard this numerous times now and just love it! Always Love your reactions and analysis!! ❤

Harmony, joy, and fun. Awesome. Thank you for the analysis. That is fascinating, but I am here for the passion that shines through.

The original is a bit drab. The lyrics are everywhere. Pentatonix really brightened it up musically and fashion wise. It is so different from the original that it may as well be a Pentatonix original. It is just so fun musically. You could listen to this one a hundred times and still hear something you did not hear before. Many Pentaholics think this has cartoon, Disney movie, or theater vibes. Feel free to react to their Christmas music anytime of the year. Pentaholics don't mind at all. I think it is in fact required to listen anytime somewhere in the Pentaholic bylaws.

Once again, you’ve given me something new, although probably skewed in my case. I think the “pick-a-dee” ending totally fits the lyrics. This is one of my enduring favorites from them, so thanks for the upbeat selection. I’m hoping Mad World is the solemn, introspective choice we’ll get next time. As always, loved your analysis, and it’s nice to have Future Sir back in the mix! Peace …

I had this song in my head for a week after hearing it for the first time. I love it so much! That choral ending is glorious. Thank you for featuring it. I would love to sing it with you!

What a fun song that allows them to play vocally and gives Matt a chance to shine. Matt’s sound to me has a formal vibe to it. More Broadway, less pop sound. Nevertheless, I’m just so glad they found him though because he’s a great fit for the group in many ways. Love your analysis. Always helps me hear things I would have missed otherwise. 👍

I love this song. I have listened to it thinking one day I'll be nauseated but here I am. Still listening. Thanks for the reaction💕

Love the Jabbwocky words.

15:21 its so beautiful at the end ❤

One of my favorite PTX songs that doesn't get enough recognition. Cosmo did it with 8 musicians using voice and 18-20 instruments and sound effects. They did it with 5 voices. If you want some fun there is a video about each member's vocal range that has Mitch hitting the "whistle range".

Great reaction to a wonderful version of this song. The original video by Cosmo is very interesting, with scrolling pictures of mystical sea creatures. There is another reactor who had an interesting take on this song. She said that many of the phrases in the video come from faery mythology, and she said that it's not wise to not take them seriously. That really made an impression on me, as she interpreted some of the lyrics in "faery speak".

As I understand it, clips of this song were used in a telephone company ad, which is how PTX found it. Maybe that's where you heard it before. This cover introduced me to Cosmo Sheldrake, who's now one of my favorite musicians.

Great analysis, Sir.

love this one

I was hoping you'd do this one. Didn’t think it would be this soon. I totally get Carol of the bells vibes from this. Especially at the end. So much so that when they hit their final chord I still always expect Matt to drop a low bass note like Avi does at the end of carol of the bells. It always feels like it's missing and i add it in my head. Kevin and Matt dint have any tattoos as.far as anyone knows. Mitch has a ton on his whole body and I think Kirstin might have more than Scott.

Your PTX reactions are just the BEST!! ❤🎉

Oh I got soo excited when I saw this thumbnail!! This is one of my go to happy PTX songs!! Yay!! 🎉🎉❤❤

I clicked on this so fast lol! Love your analysis. You mentioned Kirstie's vibrato- as shes matured, she def seems to play with it more and more.

This is one of my favourites of their covers. So happy that you did this one, few reactors and analysts pick this. Good job Patreons! Great analysis as always!

That "Away" reminds me so much of the "scream" in Aha 😂

I love your analysis. I’ve learned so much about music from you watching your PTX reactions. I love this song from them. Witchy/fairy/ethereal vibes.

Such a fun one! I had never heard this song before they did it and now know every word. Future requests from the Matt era: My Heart With You (exquisite) and The Star Spangled Banner from the 2023 College Football Championship game. Thanks Sir Hairless!

So much fun. Love your reactions. Was just going back to some of your older ones and realized you haven't done Hallelujah. Unless I missed it or you didn't react because you have heard them do it before you HAVE to do Hallelujah. It's their most epic video.

I love this video! It's so bouncy & happy! 😊 A perfect song for Alice In Wonderland! Almost a Madrigal style. ❤

I'll use one of your words: strange. But a fun one. And that ending... magnificent! This song is a fun listen indeed!

YAAAAAAAAS!!! One of my all-time favorite songs, along with Sound of Silence. Thank you for this analysis! 💕💕

Great reaction - I appreciate your referring back to the original since I was already familiar with it and a second Sheldrake song, Wriggle, yet another distinctly odd but pleasurable listening experience. This Pentatonix performance is brilliant in every way- definitely one of my favorites of their entire catalog.

I love that you said "I'm not sure about happy, but it's definitely fun, definitely upbeat." Very true! It SOUNDS happy, but the lyrics are (to take your phrase out of context), "quite unsettling." I can't decide if PTX are playing friends who want to rescue us from "greed, anger, and boredom," or whether they are sirens luring us to disaster. I also liked your description of Matt's solo as "cartoon-villainy" Now THAT is something that had never occurred to me, but I"ll be hearing it completely differently from now on. Now, even if I had disagreed with all your comments, you would have won me over, with all my heart, with your references to "Carol of the Bells," even including a clip. That was the very first PTX song I ever heard and it still makes me shudder in ecstasy every time I hear it. I've written more than I intended, so just one more thing: You say you'd love to sing this, that it sounds so much fun to sing. True--but those slow trills--you said "flutter"--are practically impossible for ordinary people to sing! (Not that you're an ordinary singer!) And then to do them in perfect synchrony--wow. Oh, and as far as I know, Kevin and Matt have no tattoos--for primarily religious reasons, I believe, though neither of them is judgy about it.

First time I heard this song was on an Apple commercial. I love PTX version of this song.

This is a Great song to start the morning with, just fun and upbeat. Thank you for sharing this today ❤

This is where Matt is more theatrical, Matt in you're a mean one my Grinch.. is very similar. He leads that one

This was wonderful. As one who loves both versions for the very different vibes they give I love how you highlight the contrast. I’m also grateful how deep your analysis went. I love this song. I want both versions on the soundtrack of my life. This one when I’m gonna do something fun. The other when I’m being brave. Cartoon villain vibes?! 😂 Bli~mey.

Please react to O holy night by Pentatonix

You’ve done it again. Thanks

I’ve always wanted to use slithey toves in conversation somehow. Memorized Jabberwocky poem in high school. Who knew it would be in a song lyric. Same with borogroves. Guess Cosmo is a fan.

Thanks for the reaction.

I LOVE this song! So glad to see you react to it and give your amazing thoughts. Such a fun song!

Siempre admirables estos chicos, admiro su creatividad y como funcionan juntos como una sola cajita musical. Me apasiona la versatilidad que tienen. Gracias por otra master class mi niño de ojitos cristalinos. Amo cuanto amor, valga la redundancia, que transmites por la música. No cambies nunca tu forma de enseñar y transmitir tu pasión. Un abrazo grande de madre como siempre.

I know your Pentatonix list is huge!! And I don’t want to add to it, but wanted to check if “My Favorite Things” is on it? Their take on it is awesome in my opinion. It’s definitely different from the original. (I meant to comment this when you reacted to Forestella’s version.) It’s one of their more in “costume” & in “character” videos. But the arrangement is pretty cool. Also, in my years of watching Pentatonix reactor’s reactions I’ve only come across 2 reactions to it. Which has always surprised me. It would fall in the “fun” category!!

I LOVE this song!!

I love this song done by PTX. It is not a spooky one but more of an "Alice in Wonderland" kind of vibe and they make it sound like such a fun trip. I want to follow them down this road they are on. Thanks for your analysis. Always very informative.

Good Day Sir, PTX is fabulous! However, I was trying to catch you on the most recent reaction to leave two comments. Gabriel Henrique's I Want Know What Love is. The version on roof top with choir and band. He's doing the Mariah Carey's version. Original by Foreigner. I am curious to know what octave his voice is! He takes it to another level! The other is a group caled Sax for the Soul. They're out of South Korea. I found them by accident but was very impressed. I think you will like them. Thank you.. Be beautiful...❤

I could see this as a Halloween kind of a cool spooky song, reminds me of Oogie Boogie by Voice Play . I'm not sure why. BTW love hearing your talened piano transcriptions.🎹 ❣️R/A🎼🌟

I really enjoy your detailed analysis, very informative. As well as enhoying your reactions. I'd love to see you react to both Sound of Silence and New Rules/Are You Somebody, the latter so you cansee the way Matt & Kevindo some great work together at the start. For something a little different from what you've seen so far, though... I don't believe you have reacted to Can't Hold Us.

Same SH, same! The ending eases me down with shivers and a tear. I absolutely love the resolved chord at the end..... It makes me happy that you enjoyed this so much. Thank you.