Pentatonix Hallelujah Reaction | Just Jen Reacts To Pentatonix Hallelujah For The First Time 

U were just Mitch slapped, that’s why the tears fell. He does it to me every time. 💕

Nah, you're right. Avi (dude with the beard) was with them until 2017 when he needed to step away because the touring schedule was really rough, especially since his mother was very ill. As others have said, he gave them plenty of warning and helped them find Matt, the new bass. I love Matt, but Avi is just unreal. He's got a bass that can shake your soul, I think due to his training in opera, which he majored in in college. The man's been known to blow out sound systems at venues they toured in.

How they met: Scott and Mitch had been friends since grade school. During high school they met, and befriended Kirsten. The three of them, together known as The Trio, started making music together shortly after meeting, and haven't stopped since. Avi, the gentleman with the beard and the hat who, you were correct again, wasn't in Sound of Silence, having left the group for personal reasons a few years prior, they met through some friends. Avi had a reputation, according to Scott, as an amazing bass. Kevin, their beat boxer, they found through a RU-vid video which had gotten about 1000 views by the time they saw it. The reason Scott, Mitch, and Kirsten wanted to find two more members for their group in the first place was so they could enter the competition the Sing Off, for which they needed a minimum of 5 members. But, as it turned out, they had found lightning in a bottle with the other two members of the group. They entered the Sing Off and won their season, season 3. One of the prizes for winning was a recording contract with Sony. They recorded their first album...and Sony promptly dropped them. The sales for their first album was nothing Sony was used to with other artists they had contracts with, so they figured Pentatonix would never amount to much, as far as record sales went. They were a novelty act, nothing more, as far as Sony could see. So, Pentatonix did what anyone would do in that situation. They gave up. I'm kidding, of course. I don't think any member of that group would know HOW to give up. They took to RU-vid and started putting out covers of EVERYTHING. They gained a following on just about every social media platform you could think of. They did shows everywhere. Anything to keep their dream of making music together alive. And, as they gained that following and did those shows, they made contacts. One of them was a young man they had gone to college with. He's the one who edits their videos. It was he who edited their Daft Punk medley video, which they made in Kevin and Avi's, who had an apartment together, kitchen closet for around $400. And, won them their first Grammy Award. All while still independent. It wasn't long after that the rest of the music industry started taking them seriously. They were signed by a subsidiary of Sony, this time to a much better contract than they were the first time, and started doing tours, domestic tours but tours nonetheless. The rest, as they say, is history. Sorry this was so long, but I thought it was information you might like to have. Also, if you'd like to see where it all got started, you might want to check out their Sing Off performances. Either as a reaction series, or on your own time.

For me, the sign of a true artist is the ability to make people feel things they don't expect. Pentatonix is able to do that and I love it.

For something entirely different, check out their first Grammy winner with "Daft Punk", a medley they made in homage to the EDM band of the same name. And check the date out on it so you can realize how long you have been missing them! Welcome to the PTX fam!

Scott, Kristen, and Mitch went to high school together in choir and Kevin and Avi were recruited

Yes Jen they are awesome. I got really humbled when I heard them sing Amazing Grace and Mary Did You Know! Listen to those two, it will bring tears! Love what you do! God Bless You!

Great reaction. The "perfect match" was born not found. The three main singers, Scott, Mitch and Kirstie were born in Arlington Texas with in 11 months of each other. They became friends at a young age and were in Choir and Community Theater together. Kevin and Avi were added so they could compete on "The Sing Off". So it was ordained that Pentatonix would come into existence and change a Capella forever. Thank you for your very enjoyable videos.

Thank you all for watching and commenting!!! You guys are so nice and very informative!!! I will be doing "Amazing Grace" Next!!!

They were on The Sing Off, which was an a cappella competition show. They won season 3 (2011) and got a record deal from Sony/Epic as a result. Unfortunately, Epic dropped them only a few days later because they didn't think an a cappella group was marketable. They started producing their own songs and videos, then got re-signed to Sony about eight months later. They released three EPs on the small Sony-owned Madison Gate label, then their Daft Punk medley went super-viral and won a Grammy, so they were bumped up to the major Sony/RCA label...and the rest is history. Scott (tall blonde baritone), Kirstie (the only female member) and Mitch (amazing high contra-tenor) are life-long friends who grew up together in Arlington, Texas, are the very best of friends, and have been singing together since they were children. They formed an a cappella group called The Trio in high school. Scott got them the audition for The Sing Off a year after he and Kirstie graduated from high school (Mitch was still in high school at the time), but they found out they needed at least five members to audition. Bass singer Avi was brought in thru a mutual friend and they found beatboxer Kevin thru a viral video on his RU-vid channel where he was "cello-boxing" (playing cello and beatboxing at the same time). They've only had one member change. Avi left in 2017 for personal reasons (he has since embarked on an amazing solo career) and Matt, who was in the Sound of Silence video, joined in early 2018. Mitch and Kirstie are chameleons who change their looks constantly, but it's always them. On tour, Kirstie wears wigs every night, so she literally has a different hair color for every show! Sometimes she wears the wigs in videos too, so it's hard to tell if she's in a wig or has colored her hair again. Her natural hair color is black, but she's also known to color it brown, blonde or red from time to time. Mitch lost a lot of weight at one point and also changes hairstyles a lot too, having gone from short to long to mullet to bald on several occasions! The tenth anniversary of the actual formation of Pentatonix is coming up in just a few weeks.

Your tears are genuine - be proud sweetie. Music has power.

Thank you for the reaction. Pentatonix won Season 3 of the TV show The Sing Off in 2011. Later this year will be their 10-year anniversary. Avi, the original bass, left the band in 2017 for family and personal reasons. Matt has been their bass since late 2017. That is the only member change. Matt was in The Sound Of Silence video that you saw.

Wait till you listen to them doing, Amazing Grace& Mary did you know💖💖

You spoke of a record label being amazed by them. LOL. Forgive me if I'm repeating any previous comments (I didn't read all of the comments on the board), they won a recording contract when the won the SingOff reality competition. The label then cancelled the contract very soon after they moved out to LA because they didn't think acapella music would be 'sellable' and appeal to the masses. So Pentatonix stuck it out, made their own videos and posted them on RU-vid to build a fan base, and were picked up about a year later by another label. They worked so hard those first few years and ever since, they've maintained the work ethic, doing anything to get their name out there, get their music heard, and just kept it going. Kudos to Pentatonix for doing the work and sticking with it!

The bass in this video is Avi Kaplan founding member, left the group in 2017 on good terms helped them find Matt his replacement. He is an amazing bass with a 5 octave range, you can check out his solo work now. You can also watch their beginnings by reacting to their performances on The Sing Off season 3.

Ohh Jen, another great reaction from you.. You have to watch their Amazing Grace, and bring tissues !! I am not religious in any way or form, but the pure joy of their voices brings tears to my eyes..

Jen, you have so much positive in the glow you wear playing Pentatonix !!! Play Amazing Grace and see the glow in you show brightly. Danny in ST Cloud, FL.

They were on the acapella competition show on NBC 's The Sing Off, Season 3. The band/group is celebrating their 10th year together. The band has only 1 member change, Avi Kaplan (beard), he left the band in 2017 for personal reasons, it was amicable, and he helped them to find Matt.

Mitch, Kirsten and Scott have been a trio since high school. They found Avi, and Kevin just before Sing Off. Avi left the group last year. His mom was ill and he wanted to be with her and do some new things. He helped them find his replacement, Matt. Check out Amazing Grace. It will blow your mind.

there are so many great songs that you could spend an entire day recording Pentatonix reactions and not view them all. I won my bet with myself that this one would "get to you" . Smile Jen. ;)

Oh how many times I have been Mitch slapped! How many more times can you endure the beauty and the tears.

Love the honest and vulnerability. God is good and may he bless you and your family!!

I love this version of Hallelujah so much that I watched 40-45 different people (experts, voice coaches, whatever) critique it. Yours is the only one that I subscribed to.

I know the line that got you: 7:10 "It's not a cry that you hear at night, it's not someone who's seen the light, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah." That line is talking to directly to the religious seekers, doubters, wash-outs, what have you--that is *your* hallelujah. Leonard Cohen really hit out of the park with that lyric. Mixing the biblical references of failure (David pleasing the Lord, but then seeing Bathsheba on the roof, Samson letting Delilah cut his hair) with the contemporary reality of alienation and doubt--what a perceptive and profound recipe for our time. When that message gets delivered in this stunning wrapper--it's going to get to a lot of people. I, for one, cannot get enough of this song--this version. It's redemptive.

Another flawless reaction jen. Mitch's voice is unreal and mind boggling. I always get emotional when he sings. 😱💞💕😢

Welcome to the ranks of the "Mitch" slapped, the extremes from Avi to Mitch is indeed magical.

Scott and Mitch have known each other since they were 10. Kirsty joined them in high school where they became a trio. When they auditioned for the Sing Off they were told they needed at least 5 members. A friend of a friend introduced them to Avi, then they heard of Kevin, he was also doing you tube videos and he joined them.

Welcome to the PTX rabbit hole. Enjoy. Music is the best. Keep reacting Just Jen.

Mary Did you Know is another very Powerful song they do, also Amazing Grace, which both I recommend.

Faith is important.. Congratulations, and keep the faith. Just Jen, I am here to stay. Let's go!

I have no words but what a beautiful reaction... my eyes leaked too... it was so beautiful.. thank you❤❤

You believe in whatever makes you feel good and pushes you towards your fellow man irrespective of politics, religion, or any affiliation beyond family and love. Whatever brings you comfort, brings you closer to others, keeps you humble and makes you push for a world better than what it is today, is a worthwhile endeavor!!

My very favourite songs are those that touch your soul and this is definitely one of them.

Jen, absolutely love this reaction! ❤❤❤ I believe too 😊 powerful delivery from pentatonix and good on you! Thank you :)

They are such an amazing group. Mitch has the ability to bring me to tears every time he's an angel

We all grow up with different messages given to us but we find our own ways in the end don’t we? Thanks for your authentic reaction.

They said in an interview that only three of the singers knew each other before they had found out that they needed five people to preform on America's Got Talent. So they had to move fast to find two more people, they met in person the same day they had to preform on stage. All I thought was okay, no pressure.😱

Paused the video at the moment you were taught there isn't a higher power. YOU are a child of God. The emotion is very real. The tears and whatnot are a sign of that. When you feel something it means something.

The bass is Avi Kaplan. He was one of the original members, but he left the group amicably. He was replaced by Matt who was in the Sounds of Silence video.

First time I heard this I was jumping up n down crying and goosebumps.

That is Avi Kaplan who left the group in 2017. Matt Sallee took over when Avi left to go solo. Watch beginners guide to Pentatonix. You will learn the history of the group.

Thank You!....That was one of the best "mitch" faces I have seen yet....and I have been with PTX for a long while....LOVED IT

A Great reaction! And that power greater than us, Loves You...❤

Thanks for being there. You help an old man not feel so alone.

Such a powerful classic of theirs. Another early classic is Bohemian Rhapsody or Imagine. A wonderful early original is "Sing".

Avi rolled with the group for 6 years and then left to fly solo. He was seen at the music awards with his sister in tow... both beautiful people. The original 3 that started the group went to high school together and are the same age. (54) [Official Video] Run to You - Pentatonix - RU-vid Jen, thank you so much... BTW, the group done a short interview and let us know they have prayer before every performance.

The Prayer is another where they have a video. They are amazing. If you have a Soul this groups music will move you!!! So happy there music moved you!! Have a great day and keep believing!!! Angela❤️

You are so emotional, just like me. Thank you for your reaction and your tears. It means a lot to me.

Love your reactions! We Pentaholics got your back!

Mitch, Scott & Kirsten all went to school together, they literally grew up with each other, how amazing is that!

at 60 yrs old I did the same thing the first time i heard this version ( tears that is )

God is music, Doll. That's why it hit you right in the feels.

Thank you for the reaction. As a Pentaholics, I will look forward to seeing more of them. Pentatonix has a huge variety of genres for you to react to. From rap, pop, Christmas to a variety of one off performances. (AMA Star Wars,Bee Gees as well as collaborations with Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Pardon to name a few. Plus the three Grammys (Daft Punk medley, Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, Jolene ft. Dolly Parton

"David played and it pleased the LORD....... " So did you guys... Paying homage to the LORD GOD like this is magical, for it also moves his children as well. Well done. 🥲

I’ve watched many reactors do this video. Your reaction seemed the most sincere. Just subscribed.

This moves the spirit of a higher spirit in all of us. I still get chills and cry when I hear the song. No shame in being moved.

Goosebumps and smiles, that’s what this song does to me! Love this! 🥰

They have stated that this is their favorite arrangement they've ever done: not hard to see why!

That bass is Avi Kaplan, he left the group and went solo. He helped find Matt, his replacement. Avi was an original member when they won the 'Sing Off'.

You are right. There is a "Something" higher and He loves you.

If this touched you, check out their rendition of Amazing Grace. It is amazing! No pun intended.

Love you and your reaction. This was my reaction to this. And BELIEVE xx

Thank you for sharing your thought. Amazing what song and music can do to us...

Could'nt agree more, this song really hits ya in the feels. I am a man of science and so I'm not religious, but this song is incredibly powerful and get me to tears every time.

God is good sister and you’ve been touched by his greatness!

This is my first time seeing you and your channel. Loved your reaction to this amazing song and group. May God continue to bless you and keep you and yours.

FYI. They were awarded a recording contract for their win on the sign off. However the label dropped them months after say a capella would never sell. They built their own base on RU-vid and the rest is history 3 Grammys latter.

Hi Jen, thank you for your openness and I hope you will continue to grow.

Scott (the tall blonde man) and Mitch (the man wearing a wide brim hat) met and became friends in elementary school. They met Kirstin in highschool and the three of them sang together all the time. They decided to audition for the TV show "The Sing off" in college but the show required that groups have a minimum of 5 members. Scott was introduced to Avi through a mutual friend and he find Kevin by watching his RU-vid channel. The 5 of them met and sang together for the first time either the night before or morning of their audition for the show.

I feel you sis, there is a higher power. I found it.

Super group. love them.. and you are doing an absolutely fantastic job.

AMAZING GRACE!!😀 You're welcome!

Your Beautiful inside and out. Thank you for being you!!!!!

Me hitting the like button is for your honest remark and raw emotion about " maybe there's a God above " Love you for that! 🙏❤🙏

Well, the natural progression into the world of Pentatonix now would be "Amazing Grace" and then "Mary did you know".

Omg the vibes of your house is amazing

I seen them LIVE... they said " for anyone who thinks this is fake , we want to do something for you" they put down all the mics and performed... Beacon Theater NYC ... IVe been following them since day 1 . They won the first season of the sing off. Mitch Scott and Kirstin are the original members . Kevin, the beatboxers was recruited , but is very much his own entity. does his own music as well.They are all very close, If they didnt win the sing off it would have been over, but they went on to win Grammys . They have a different Bass member now, A lot of people are wowed by Mitch by if you dig a lil .... you can hear, Kirstin and Mitch can both do " whistle notes"

Mitch, Kirstie, and Scott all grew up together in Texas. They found Kevin on one of his own RU-vid videos. They later found Avi through a friend. Avi left later on to do his own thing but helped them find Matt who is the new bass.

Hi Jen, john here from Honduras. I really enjoyed your reaction to the song. It seems youve been through a lot in life. You are right to believe. My dad was a minister and i learned but about religion from him and watching him but God wasnt personal to me until 1993. He made himself real to me. Now i dont need to depend on what other people tell me about God. Keep searching He will make himself known to you .

Mitch is the stand out in this song. What makes his verse so special is the feeling it puts into it and the incredible skill he has, singing off the beat when he sings "It's a cold and broken Hallelujah". Avi does the same to a lesser degree. They both hold the Ha, which syncopates the rest of the word. It is a truly special talent to pull that off just right, especially in a capella close harmony.

One of my favorite covers from Pentatonix

The TV appearance on The Sing-Off is what brought them together. (Not AGT.) If you want to see how good they were back then, their Sing-Off videos are still around. In particular, the "Let's Get It On" video is when they KILLED it. The judges were blown away, and their quick shots of the other competitors let you know that they (the competitors) KNEW they were doomed. As to their origins, three of them (Kirstie, Mitch, Scott) went to the same high school. To qualify for The Sing-Off, they needed two more members, which is when they met Kevin and Avi.

I love 💕 your reaction. I feel the same. You are my favorite reactor. You make me very happy. Thanks 👍🙏

That feeling we all have that makes us cry that's the holy spirt

I cry EVERYTIME! Never apologize for tears. ❤️

They originally met in High School, near Dallas, Texas. Kirsten, Mitch and Scott. They found Avi and Kevin when they went on Sing Off. Been together for over ten years.

Loved your reaction. Your face glowed even through the tears. So glad to hear you are healed. You look beautiful and radiant. ❤️😃

Jen, you have a warm glow in you sharing brightly when you listen to Pentatonix. They started as 3 from high school singing, then went to five from Austin, TX. I believe. That is Ayva (pardon the spelling). He does a lot of the bass like no other. Scott is the blonde in the middle.

When you started talking about how you were taught to believe there is no God, I felt that pain. Good for you for speaking up Jen. Our hearts tell us what is true, if we stop to listen.

When your tear fell i lost it

I always love tearful reactions! Excellent Mitch slap

Just found your channel and I can't just say enough of how much I connect with u. ❤

I've listened to it dozens of times now and it still does it to me. Try "Mary Did You Know", "Amazing Grace", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Shallow", "Run To You", "Say Something" and "Daft Punk" for a start.

Three original members met in high school; two members were added to make the minimum of 5 in a tv reality a cappella competition, The Sing Off.

Kirstin, Scott and Mitch all went to high school together! They are all original members!

Just subscribed you out of an Nightwish rabbithole and pumbed into this... woah. This is the song when I want to cry my eyes off only when it comes to musical experience. Powerfull experience.

Im so glad you reacted to this, made my night

They were on the Sing Off. You should look up the story of how they formed the group. Pretty amazing. Also, that part at the end, after Mitch’s solo, when the song builds is what happens when you tell a group this talented to “go for it”

I love how you come out all arrogant and self righteous and God said "step back and recognize"

It is how Pentatonix delivers the sound of the music>>>>>