Vocal Coach Reacts to Pentatonix - Evolution of Ariana Grande 

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There’s an invisible 6th PTX member - Ben Bram, who is co-founder/arranger/producer. He does the basic arrangement, often working with Kevin & Scott. Then they bring the arrangement to the group as a whole & they circle jam to work out the final product. They have two Grammies in the “best arrangement, instrumental or a capella” category, and all 6 names are on the awards. (Those songs are Daft Punk, 2015 & Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, 2016.)

the effect mitch’s voice has on people is insane

Props to Kirstie, the unsung hero of Pentatonix. Her voice cuts through and fills so much room, and is always clear and bright.

4:15 You fangirling over Mitch is my new spirit animal

One of the 'silent' things that Pentatonix does is that aside from being masters at their 'role' in the group, each member is adept at picking up on the other parts when they need to. You pointed out one, when Kirsten takes over a lower melody so Mitch can hit a high note. Another is that Scott actually sings bass whenever Matt/Kevin are busy doing beats or melody! Check out Scott's (not the full group, just scotthoying ) cover of I Should Tell Ya Momma On You. He shows off that while he usually sings runs and does the melody for PTX, he's more than capable (see: really good!) at other skills too.

I love how Scott has always had a habit of mouthing lyrics when other members are singing and also when he smiles at something awesome or unexpected that Mitch does. I think they challenge each other and that's an excellent relationship cuz it'll make them better singers! =)

Can we just address the fact that kirstie freaking killed it and basically kills everything she does?!?!

Oh my gosh now I NEED a video of you just talking about Mitch singing for an hour. He is the most talented vocalist I’ve ever heard, so I love when you break apart all the insane things he can do that I never even realized he was doing.

If you really want to have Mitch totally disgust you, react to Superfruit's 'Defying Gravity' cover. It is insane. PS The blonde wig from the Frozen medley makes another appearance.

Pentatonix-Aha! The star vista Singapore is fire 😍😍😍😍Mitch is shining like a star!

Mitch has the perfect voice for Ariana. Love the effect he has on people 😍

It's a real treat to hear Kirstie use the lower register here. She has a really rich , smooth contralto lower range - I first really heard it in her solo in "Where are you Christmas?" and she uses it so sparingly that it's a wonderful vocal surprise, much like hearing Kevin vocalize. Someone had mentioned the Mitch has a higher upper range than Ariana and, no disrespect to AG, but I can believe it..Thanks, Tara!

I think it was in that hot sec there before PTX found Matt that the covered Robyn's "Dancing On My Own". That's a good one.

The thing with Kirstie and Mitch is that they both are excellent in either high or low, but there's a certain quality about Mitch's higher register and Kirstie's lower register that is just... I don't have the words, but they're seriously impressive.

The arrangements are usually Ben Bram, Scott and Kevin combined, for the most part, I believe, although they've all pitched in with specific songs they've championed. As for Kirstin's sweet spot being low? That's always been the case. Her best work is usually in her low end.

Citizen queen Evolution of Girl Groups is MAGICAL I must see it like wow

The thumbnail was my exact reaction when I saw Pentatonix uploaded this evolution 😂

I think you tend to notice Mitch's solo work more when you talk over Kirstin's solos...

My favorite part about this mashup is how *exposed* the main vocals wind up throughout the whole thing. PTX has always been a powerful ensemble, but allowing one person to sit out, almost completely unsupported, and still slay it, is so impressive. I'm echoing requests for you taking a look at Citizen Queen.

Please react to Superfruit's Empire! Scott has a beautifully soft part and it's probably my favorite cover of theirs!

it's funny how you mentioned adding mash ups to a setlist because Pentatonix has a few on their setlist for this tour they're on now! they have a section that's basically like an "evolution of Pentatonix" where they sing a few bits of Sing-Off arrangements, a mashup of a few songs from their early EPs, and a bit of the Evolution of Music! i'm seeing them in Columbus, Ohio this June and in St. Louis in August which will be my 8th and 9th shows, I hope you're able to see them! Also - you should definitely check out Citizen Queen (Scott helped put them together and they're one of the opening acts on PTX's tour!)

“What else is there?... Unicorns dancing? Marshmallows falling from the sky?” Haha I love it! 😂

Please react to Avi Kaplan-Change on the Rise💕

I'm not sure I love anyone more than them 😭😭😭😍😍😍...and I appreciate your love for Mitch!!!!

I really wish Kirstie had done the whistles in Imagine even if they just added them to the end with all the different songs. We all know she easily can cause she has a ton of ease in the whistle register and it’d be great to hear her use it in a real song. I know Mitch can do them too but he does them in a different way that isn’t really a whistle. They sound good but Kirstie beats him with whistles. That would have made the mashup absolutely perfect imo.

you should react to Pentatonix's live performance of The Sound of Silence on Jimmy Kimmel!

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I loved watching your face during each transition lol they are truly unmatched when I comes to mashups and medleys! I'm going two shows this tour and I can't wait to hear this live! Thanks for reacting ❤

Pentatonix puts their mashups together. They work very hard, and they have always dine their own arrangements. Even on The Sing-Off they arranged and choreographed every performance by themselves, even though help was available. The techncal issues for recording and what mic for who has always been Ben Bram. They played The Forum the ither night, on Kristin's 27th birthday! And, get this... They're going to be playing Madison Square Garden!! ❤️ WOOT!

Love that we get to see more and more of your personality

YAY I've been waiting for this! Please keep doing more Pentatonix and Superfruit reactions!! Love ya

aaaack i've been waiting for you to react to this!! thank you so much and have a great time on their show when you go 💕

Omg love your personality and how your just so genuine

I really feel like you are talking about Kristie too little 😅

Avi Kaplan "Change on the Rise" would be very interesting. He did all the vocals.

Could you react to their Come Along video?

*U look SO happy in the thumbnail 😂😅...love this reaction (as usual) 😊🖤*

I love your reactions! They have really taught me a lot!

I’ve been watching you for a few weeks you are an amazing voice coach and a beautiful person looking forward to more of your videosDo you explaining things so simply great job

Could you react to superfruit la la land medley and superfruit defying gravity and ptx aha!Live in Singapore? Please.

It would be great if you could to react to Citizen Queen's evolution of girl bands. Scott Hoying help organise the arrangement and they are actually touring with Pentatonix too!

Thank you for explaining things so well for us non technical folks. I really enjoy listening to what you say

I love how you're mostly jamming and enjoying it! 💙

Another great and meaningful reaction, thank you Tara

Was waiting for this video!!

OMG thank you SO MUCH for that tip on doing runs!

I need to hear your reaction to Avi Kaplan’s Change on the rise and pentatonix version of come along. Please and thank you! Love your reaction to pentatonix. They are my fave band!!

There’s something magic about playing together, especially singing harmonies..unbelievably i have never heard these guys before .... you're right mashups give people something that deeply excites the brain in a highly condensed form, which keeps em listening ..... holy cow is right x

Can we appreciate what a great voice coach she is! Gives very constructive lessons in an easy way to grasp even for beginners like me. Thank you

You have to check out Avi Kaplan: "Change on the Rise!" or "Otherside" !!

Thank you next 🥺 They literally nailed it😱

I’m going to their show in San Antonio in a week and I’m so excited!

I was waiting for this!

I love who you are Tara! You just shine!!

I feel like I've learned so much by watching you! I know about the voice from an actor's perspective, so it's so interesting to hear the techniques behind singing!

They are incredible live!!! I saw them for the first time last week!

I saw them in Oakland, on their first show on their World Tour, on May 11th, and it's hands down the best concert I've ever been to. Their voices are incredible and it's such a memorable show. I would definitely recommend going if you can!

Thanks for doing this! Love your reactions to all things Pentatonix. A good one for you to do would be their live performance of “What is this Feeling” from Wicked. They performed it in the Halloween special “A Very Wicked Halloween.”

More pentatonix please !! I love pentatonix 😀

Agreed 1000% Tana!! It’s so fluid!!!

Thanks for including the tip on doing runs. I'm auditioning for the Tenor soli in a performance of Handel's "Messiah" and always have trouble with "Every Valley."

Do you know why Tara is the best vocal coach reactor on RU-vid? Because she makes her videos very entertaining even though the video itself is already entertaining. Love you Tara! And thank you for always reacting Pentatonix. I mean since 2012 i am their fan so it's a big deal for me. I love them forever! xoxo

Explaining how to do runs you straight up sounded like a drum teacher I love it! It's all about breaking it down slow and perfecting it before you go fast :)

This thumbnail is very interesting.

Going to see them end of June in North Dakota, coming down from Canada- and I am absolutely shaking with excitement.....Mitch is scary insanely, flawless in this- it's sickening to me that he keeps getting BETTER. the arrangement for this mashup is absolutely masterful, agreed.

I subbed because I've learned from your reactions. Thank you!!

Thank you again for a great review!

I'm going to their St Louis show (Maryland Heights MO). It will be my 2nd PTX concert. I saw them in 2017 right before Avi left, so this will be my first show with Matt.

Hiii! Please react to Kevin singing Sign of the Times! He is a great singer too! He’s literally sooo talented! Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk!

Quality of the videos look different! I love it!!

this is one of their all-time best medleys.

Great video and great information. If you ever want to do old Pentatonix, you should look at their performances in the Sing Off competition. It's a bit old, 2011, but it is live. Also Superfruits Hip Hop goes Broadway 1 & 2. There are bloopers, which shows both Mitch and Scott missing the notes :D :D

Yuusss!! Your reviews Tara of their songs, mash ups, especially this one!!! Was the last straw. I was like "THAT'S IT...I MUST SEE THEM LIVE" .. so I bought tickets to their November 30th show in NYC Madison Square Garden WOOOO I'M SO EXCITED. I'm handicapped and have ALOT of physical therapy to do to be able to make the trip(wheel chairs and NYC subways DON'T MIX)..but DAMNIT I'M DETERMINED TO GET THESE LEGS STRONGER! Wish me luck!... cuz if I miss hearing Mitch Grassi sing live.....😱😭💔

I was waiting and here it is😍😍😍

Hey there Tara, I love watching reaction videos, especially when they are for the fab five super group Pentatonix! And it just occurred to me that a main reason I enjoy your clips is very similar to the feeling I have after watching Sister Wendy Beckett review a work of art. I feel better informed. It's a sign of a great teacher to not get in the way of topic at hand, but to also know just when to either repeat an important idea, or to stop the presentation and point out for added emphasis (or to clearly demonstrate a trick or technical aspect employed by the artist) which is something I would not have noticed, and once revealed cannot be forgotten because it gives me a deeper appreciation for the work of art. And it's that gift of educating, instructing, and demonstrating that by itself is inspiring, engaging, and informing so many viewers like myself --who at this very moment might have felt the need to reach out somehow & convey my very sincere gratitude to you in a long message that hopefully will make some sense. If not, then I hope it will have at least brought you a smile! Thank you again for sharing your reactions and insights on RU-vid. Best Regards, -Lyle ✌️

Hi Tara!!!! I love what you’re doing here only praise comes from me

You're wonderful Tara! So A M A Z I N G !

Ohhhhh can u plz do Come Along, the PTX Cover ?

OMG...love your reactions.

I love how your personality is showing so much in this video xD

I love your videos so much because you just get it lmao

You’re a really great vocal coach!!

Thank you Tara! Would you consider reacting/reviewing David Phelps and his daughter Maggie Beth Phelps sing “Water” live?

When you are so early you don't know what to write

Love your advice!!! Love you

I went to the LA show. My 5th time seeing them! They only get better. I think they’re so much better live. You should go aha live is something you need to see!

I will not be seeing them on tour this year sadly. I've moved and they aren't coming anywhere near me this year. But I HAVE seen them in concert twice, once when they were just starting to do tours and the other was last year. It is absolutely worth your money and your time.

4:28 Oh Tara dies over Mitch too it’s not just me.

Marshmallows falling from the sky is officially the most awesome thing I've heard you say... these kids are geniuses and still you take the cake!

I think PTX arranges this whole mashup. Don’t quote me on that tho lol and I also love hearing Kirstie’s lower range too!

Going to their Huntsville show. First time seeing them. I’m really excited.

Thanks so much tara i have a hard time do runs and riffs in my chest voice without a mix great help

“Thirsty Kirstie” haha I’m glad you’ve picked that up, love this reaction! Lots of interesting insights.

If you haven't already, I would love to hear your thoughts of Citizen Queen. They are an all-female a capella group that Scott and Ben Bram put together. They are also opening for Pentatonix on their tour. - I saw them on Thursday and I almost cried at how beautiful they sounded. Amazing first concert❤

Points to the Teacher! I've actually learned a lot about singing just by watching your video reactions. You always break everything down so that a tone-deaf newbie like me can understand. My brother and his daughters are the professional singers in the family, and I'm limited to playing a good stereo. Wait, my daughter leads her own blues group in Nashville (hunkerin' in the bunker' these days), so I guess I'm the odd man out. ;-) Again, thanks for your wonderful breakdowns, and for the wide variety of groups and artists you cover.

Pentatonix have always a perfect bass component ahaha

You slaying it queen ☺☺

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I love your reaction