So many people say that the drums sound real, that’s Kevin! This group is perfection. Try listening to Amazing Grace it’s wonderful.
@snaggledoodle8589
3 жыл бұрын
You said it perfectly 👌
@maretapeita7549
3 жыл бұрын
True facts
@justinflynn4100
3 жыл бұрын
I thought there were drums until I realised the brilliance of Kevin.
@GaiaCarney
3 жыл бұрын
jennifer McDonald - yes, friend!Kevin Oluwole Olusola is the HEARTBEAT 💗 of PTX! Gifted & beyond beautiful ✅
@HDNoll
3 жыл бұрын
Kevin has an orchestra in his mouth
@darlenecheatham77754 жыл бұрын
They use no instruments unless Kevin the beat boxer plays his cello You need to watch bohemian rhapsody if you really want your mind blown
@DougRayPhillips
4 жыл бұрын
In their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody, Mitch does vocal effects to simulate Brian May's lead guitar lick in the original recording. Mitch is holding a megaphone. But from what I've read, Mitch is actually doing the simulation with his voice and the megaphone is just a prop. Yes, all acapella except occasionally Kevin on cello.
@gregsteele806
4 жыл бұрын
@@DougRayPhillips They put a lot of distortion on Mitch's voice in the studio (from what I've heard PTX say)
@Sadarsa
4 жыл бұрын
this... isn't 100% true. Kevin uses electronic drum pads... otherwise the sounds of his slaps and stomps wouldn't be loud enough. While anyone with 1/2 a brain can understand the necessity, it also means that with the inclusion of the pads it's not longer 100% A Capella
@DougRayPhillips
4 жыл бұрын
I've read that they do amplify some sounds in the studio, so that it's not quite the same as their live work. Could be Kevin's, Mitch's, anybody's. Drum pads... now, that'd be beyond the scope of what I'm aware of. If y'all are sure, okay.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
@@Sadarsa It's still very little added. And I always feel that as long as there are no instruments that they are playing, it doesn't count. But I don't know much about the technical definition of a capella. I am glad that Kevin sometimes plays his cello though. It just kinda puts them in a unique music category. No matter what they use, it's still amazingly beautiful.
@talonsage9543 жыл бұрын
He's a beatboxer of the HIGHEST calibre. He also had the voice of an angel.
@chrispavlich96564 жыл бұрын
You should react to their cover of Mary Did You Know and O Come All Ye Faithful.. The latter will “take you to church,” so to speak. Lol
@SpydaMikeHD
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Pavlich awesome cant wait to hear it!
@susansisson366
4 жыл бұрын
Everybody and his brother will ask for Mary did you know, because their version will give you chills. But one of their best Christmas songs is Ths First Noel, and their version of little drummer boy simply cannot be beat by anyone. Try their versions of Havana, Cheerleader and No, by all means. You will love them all, I promise.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Those 2 songs will blow U away!!!
@mariethemagnificent2000
4 жыл бұрын
100%
@EvilLoynis
4 жыл бұрын
And Angel's we have heard on high, and Joy to the World.!!!
@butchdecker91044 жыл бұрын
Hallelujah was written by Leonard Cohen and is not Gospel. He refers to Biblical stories such as David and Bathsheba and Sampson and Delilah, but the lyrics veer away after that. You pretty much have to listen to the entire song and reach your own conclusions about what it means and what it means to you. It is one of the most covered songs because of its beauty. There are several great covers, but PTX's is definitely one of my personal favorites.
@michellecole6325
4 жыл бұрын
You're right! I'm constantly suprised that people think of it as a religious song. Yes, there are references, but it's essentially a "love gone wrong" song. Of course, the 4 verses included here are the ones most often sung, but Mr Cohen wrote over 70 verses to it and some of them are kissing cousins to raunchy. I think most people don't really listen to/analyze the words: they just really don't make sense in any sort of religious context.
@tomuchcamoflauge
4 жыл бұрын
@@michellecole6325 it's really a 'thank God that I got through the hardships I've faced' song
@philipem1000
4 жыл бұрын
It is the story of a failed love relationship, told with biblical imaginery. It is one of the most covered songs around, because it is so beautiful, simple and complex at the same time...
@nightthornkvala94132
4 жыл бұрын
Jeff Buckley, k.d. lang, and 2CELLOS has also covered this song and its beauty moves me to tears every time.
@philipem1000
4 жыл бұрын
@@nightthornkvala94132 I love KD Laing and Jeff Buckley version have to look for the other. This is my favorite. I love that the covers are so often very diffeent.
@fenris33734 жыл бұрын
he almost cried on Mitch's part. The Mitch Effect
@ryanglass7837
4 жыл бұрын
Fenris I thinks it’s called the “mitch effect” an overwhelming of emotion of an angel’s voice
@Joreel
4 жыл бұрын
Mitch has such an amazing voice. All of them can sing beautifully, but no one would expect such a high and powerful voice from a guy. Mitch is their secret surprise 😂
@tss9886
3 жыл бұрын
The Mitch Effect.
@debbiec4516
3 жыл бұрын
I get goose bumps every single time!!!
@sheevpalpatine61394 жыл бұрын
Oh yes. He's making those sounds. Hes a beat-making genius.
@ephennell4ever4 жыл бұрын
Beat-boxer Kevin does all those percussion sounds himself, for real! But he also, like the others, has an excellent voice; listen to PTX's rendition of 'Mary Did You Know', to hear *all* of them in an awesome performance! You should also check out their *amazing* performance of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'! You'll have problems believing what you're seeing/hearing! *Enjoy!*
@davidvlhmar3493
3 жыл бұрын
He use an electronic drum pads here,its clear int he live shows.He also use it in Sound of Silence but its still impressive.
@chelsea9339
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to leave almost the same comment lol
@willeenlogan3448
Жыл бұрын
I second that!
@katt92084 жыл бұрын
I looooove the smile the first time someone hears Mitch. 😍
@tonia4934
Жыл бұрын
Mitch slapped lol
@sethfroman70443 жыл бұрын
Yup, Mitch will do that to ya lol. So glad everyone is finally noticing these guys.
@Hey_Jamie
3 жыл бұрын
....finally? Just because you haven’t been around long doesn’t mean people are ‘finally’ noticing them. They’re multiple time Grammy winners. No one is not noticing them.
@cassidyx4to5674 жыл бұрын
Finally a reactor that appreciated kevin
@tracyjohnson80573 жыл бұрын
I seen your reaction when Mitch opened his mouth, you're not the only one.
@LunaciaBooks3 жыл бұрын
My favourite Pentatonix video is the cover of John Lennon's "Imagine". Makes me tear up every time.
@susanapeguero
3 жыл бұрын
I am with you! The cadenza at the end is a choir of angels!
@catycudd56144 жыл бұрын
the two guys on each end are the instruments ,beat boxer, kevin and bass avi
@donaldparlettjr32954 жыл бұрын
You should see them live, simply mind blown and that is a guarantee.
@Texastigerdigsdetects4 жыл бұрын
He does that drum sound live as well...Kevin when not singing or playing the cello.
@michellecole6325
4 жыл бұрын
...and even when he IS playing the cello! ;)
@Mimi-un5tr4 жыл бұрын
You need to listen to Mary Did You Know by them. They will knock your socks off with that one.
@tonia4934
2 жыл бұрын
And bohemian rhapsody
@joebarnhart44604 жыл бұрын
Realize this was recorded in the studio and then the sound was matched to the video in post production. Kevin is widely known for his amazing kick and snare impressions. All the drum sounds came from Kevin but in the studio he uses better EQ and a "stomp pad" for his percussion.
@kathryncalabro21133 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear their version of Mary did you know I get goosebumps.
@playstationnintendowin489
Жыл бұрын
makes me want to cry and I only heard it a few days ago
@carstenglaser31774 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, thank for your reaction. If you want to see how Kevin Olusola creates sound, watch his "down" video please.
@Nmiller4486
4 жыл бұрын
Yes i 2nd that!
@jennachtigall
4 жыл бұрын
3rd!
@DougRayPhillips
4 жыл бұрын
4th.
@hstppt
4 жыл бұрын
5th! Down is a masterpiece.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Yes- it is so creative & beautiful! Kevin is just amazing! (He's my favorite!) He has his own solo music. You should check it out!! Oh, and I 6th it! (?)
@TETobey594 жыл бұрын
Being that you come from a gospel background I think you would love Pentatonix's Christmas music. Check out "Mary Did you Know", "Little Drummer Boy" and "The First Noel". I love all their Christmas music.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! And in Mary Did You Know you will get to hear Kevins amazing voice, which is rare!
@sloopy1975
3 жыл бұрын
Pentatonix is the only Christmas music I can (and do) listen to all year! 💖💖💖
@beverlykrebs4372
3 жыл бұрын
@@sloopy1975 Me too!
@randomperson19433 жыл бұрын
Kevin’s percussion is always so realistic. I love them so much
@r.d.durfey58623 жыл бұрын
My favorite song by them, brings me to tears everytime.
@stephaniekesler643 жыл бұрын
First time I've heard this song from this artist and had goose bumps from head to toe! I LOVED it🥰 I've heard many musicians sing this but this is by far my favorite.
@r.a.morelock80394 жыл бұрын
Talking about the sounds Kevin makes. He actually has several patents for things he's made to use in studios and on stage to get some of his sounds right. I remember hearing about it when this song first came out - specifically around the foot stomp. I don't know much about it but it's not just a foot stomp.
@Adam1984_
3 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that it's basically a pad that he stands on and can stomp, which amplifies the sound of the stomp/can have reverb applied to it.
@patrickrooney67784 жыл бұрын
I would also recommend Home Free's "How great thou art". Awesome version of that song
@SpydaMikeHD
4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Rooney hello!I just reacted to that song today and the video should be uploaded tomorrow.Be sure to tell me what you think!
@joiewick187 Жыл бұрын
Pentatonix are exceptional singers; it's so amazing how their voices blend; they're all different
@cherylwilliams93604 жыл бұрын
The song is a cover by leonard Cohen. There's no doubt this was recorded in a studio.. then the video was made.. however, ALL sounds are made by them only.. percussion was by Kevin only. Their arranger/producer, Ben Bram has won Grammys along with their 3 to date. Their live performances of this song are sound just as impressive! Thank you for your reaction! MARY DID YOU KNOW is another must..
@thomasarussellsr4 жыл бұрын
You gotta check out "Mary Did You Know" by Pentatonix. They chose a cave system as the backdrop and the accoustics are tremendous. I really can't tell if they recorded there or in a studio, but it could be either at points. With quality headphones you can hear the wind whispering through and a slight echoing. Plus, you get to hear Kevin (the percussionist/beatboxer) deliver his angelic voice as well. And, it is also a Christian based song. They have also done "Little Drummer Boy" and many Christmas carols.
@rhondadananay2106 Жыл бұрын
Ahhhhmazing a cappella group. Saw them in concert last December and those five voices filled up a stadium of thousands of people!
@tamatirangiuaia1408 ай бұрын
Come back brother. Would love to see more pentatonix reactions from you God bless
@SpydaMikeHD
8 ай бұрын
Hey, I bought some new equipment and I should be recording soon!
@daniellemorgan-jackson41143 жыл бұрын
Yes, when I had a full sound system in my car, the bass on PTX songs would legit make mh sub hit. It was amazing.
@Major22194 жыл бұрын
Love it!! 🎤
@bonnieblair62543 жыл бұрын
Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, sound of Silence, Mary Did You Know. They have so many awesome covers.
@emdet22344 жыл бұрын
Loved your reaction! New sub! They have a great cover of “Mary Did You Know” that you might like, the official video. They also have a live performance of “Aha!” From the Star Vista in Singapore that’s incredible. But anything from them is gold!
@SpydaMikeHD
4 жыл бұрын
EmDet 22 Thanks for the recommendation!
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Mitch can look really scary!!! Ha ha! And everything they sing is on another level. And I am very picky about music.
@louellamoyer5578
4 жыл бұрын
Aha is a must! The live version in Singapore at the Star Vista. Avi has a past history of blowing speakers...LOL!
@TripleTapHK3 жыл бұрын
The ironic part about this is that a lot of the religious symbols in Hallelujah point towards Leonard's secularism.
@markalan75523 жыл бұрын
Just so you know, I love how you listen. I love how you hear. Thanks.
@SpydaMikeHD
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@marionhays27823 жыл бұрын
🌟GOD LOVES Y’ALL SO MUCH🌟
@TiaMargarita4 жыл бұрын
Avi sings overtones. A continuous long low note at the same time he is also doing the lion sleeps tonight!
@cindylawrence1200Ай бұрын
What a wonderful collaboration of God’s blessings! God blessed each with a gorgeous voice
@LivingwiththeLongwas4 жыл бұрын
This was a great review.They are soooo good!!🔥
@jesoko67243 жыл бұрын
"Hallelujah" as others have said is a pop song written by Leonard Cohen in 1984 that didn't really gain notoriety until it was covered by Jeff Buckley in 1994. Then its popularity exploded and it's considered one of the most covered pop songs in music history (if not the most covered pop song). There are a few really noteworthy covers like Buckley's and John Cale's (which was featured on the Shrek soundtrack and introduced the song to the younger generations), but its one of those songs where you would be more surprised a pop artist DIDN'T do a cover of it at some point. Since the song really lends itself to a more stripped down approach, most covers tend to be really sparse, where the singer just performs it solo with a single instrument. Usually it's a guitar, but I think I've heard renditions with a piano or a violin. Pentatonix's version is a bit unique since it feels faster and grander than most covers, especially ones like Buckley or Cale's where it sounds more like the singer is musing to themselves or speaking to a specific person. The meaning or emotion conveyed also tends to vary from artist to artist. There's an overarching sense of loss, but what kind of loss is usually up to the artist, and Cohen had said in multiple interviews before he passed that "there are many different hallelujahs" and that he was proud the artists who covered the song had picked up on that. For some, the song is about personal loss, romantic or sexual loss, the loss (or the gain through loss) of faith, or the loss of respect or trust. It's truly an every person's song because every person can find something in it they identify with.
@sharontines84
3 жыл бұрын
I watched the interview where he said just that:)
@sherrismith83374 жыл бұрын
Pentatonix also did "Mary Did You Know" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" that you should check out too. Another a cappella group that is amazing is Home Free. You should check out their "How Great Thou Art", "Amazing Grace", "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "In The Blood".
@davidquenneville76112 жыл бұрын
Bro. They're angels. God ginen talent without the wings "imagine"
@markjonnelbautista57814 жыл бұрын
React to Evolution of Michael Jackson for Raw Performance and Bohemian Rhapsody for Goosebumps Pentatonix
@TiaMargarita4 жыл бұрын
They discovered Kevin online playing the cello & beatboxing at the SAME time!
@nonamewriter79504 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Kevin's stuff is prettied up for the official recording, but I saw them live and he stands on this special box thing and damn does it sound accurate as hell even live like that
@redwoods73702 жыл бұрын
Chills over and over.
@anekab19654 жыл бұрын
If you're looking for something with a more religious bent, I'd recommend "Mary Did You Know?". It's pretty amazing.
@txitxinota2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Spain, Mike. I feel like you are a good man 😊
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@jacobfrietze88704 жыл бұрын
Check out Home Free singing How great thou art, go rest high on that mountain and Amazing Grace featuring Peter Hollins. Home Free is another Acapella Group
@alynkuster51383 жыл бұрын
They are making all sounds. That is beat boy, Kevin.
@diandiaz90262 жыл бұрын
When they do that in the studio they can do it closer to the mic so it sounds more real but it is definitely all him, Kevin!
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Great piece of information!
@sunshynff Жыл бұрын
Great reaction, I'm from the Lou also! I'll have to check out some more of your reactions.
@karenmackie21523 жыл бұрын
They are the most amazing group of none use of instruments rather using there vocals and the music they produce vocally. Amazing, truly a pleasure to hear all there be songs.
@SueDamron2 жыл бұрын
You’d love “Mary Did You Know?” By this group!!!
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Hey unfortunately KZread won’t let me react to it
@freedomesupporter3 жыл бұрын
They are an A cappella group. A darn good one too!
@rondileem31114 жыл бұрын
Yay! More PTX! How about reacting to Macklemore & Lewis' Can't Hold Us or their original, Love Again with Kevin & Avi's sound effects.
@katiejones9106
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love Again! And Daft Punk. ❤
@dawncastrogiovanni39153 жыл бұрын
Love love this group. They sound just as amazing in concert
@randyhodder60152 жыл бұрын
Yes sir,praise God.jesus is love
@pamdaniels10873 жыл бұрын
I'm in AWE. it takes your breath away. GREAT JOB !!!!!
@Bigmikeyj3 жыл бұрын
BLESS YOUR HEART!
@garywhitt982 жыл бұрын
You listen with your brain, because of your producer background. Loved your thoughts on it. Thanks!
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching
@michelleanderson1775Күн бұрын
the musical notes and drums come from them there is no instruments used ever... they are blessed with not only great and heavenly voices but a great ear also
@amandapanda6113 жыл бұрын
What Christmas Means to Me is a really good showcase of Kevin's percussion skills. It will blow you away.
@wvob67523 жыл бұрын
Definitely subscribing since you're a gospel musician. Wish there were more channels of gospel music. A cappella and sounds by beat boxer Kevin. He's also a fabulous tenor and plays musical instruments. Mary Did You know (gospel) is absolutely beautiful as well as Sounds of Silence.
@sheilagravely56213 жыл бұрын
I have heard this song by a gospel with a few words re ARRANGED for it to be gospel. It was totally awesome.
@charlenenowicki96712 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your reaction, thank you! :)
@mamb48012 жыл бұрын
The Prayer is awesome too!
@Silverbell_TTV3 жыл бұрын
Great reaction! This is a perspective I hadn't seen yet in a reaction video. Thanks! :)
@jennifergraham51064 жыл бұрын
U took this like a G... Bcuz I was bawling my eyes out the first time I heard this.
@cheryldorsey47923 жыл бұрын
It showed in your reaction priceless.
@kegginstructure4 жыл бұрын
The song was composed by Leonard Cohen from the Vietnam era. Their fullness is so illusory. For background, look up their work on "Sing-Off" where they exploded on the world of music. Now, three Grammies later they are one of very few DEFINERS of a capella music. If you like religious music, try "Mary Did You Know" and get ready to be blown away by their ability to harmonize smoothly and efficiently.
@nawanamcgaha60654 жыл бұрын
I love them I saw them ! They do a lot of gospel but their stuff is every thing , I love Mitch's voice
@BloodTithingsGaming4 жыл бұрын
Definitely listen to their Christmas albums.
@elizabethsantersero95974 жыл бұрын
Oh, man....I bet you would love their version of "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful" - it's the one I think most comes across as gospel, plus it's a unique interpretation of the song :-)
@hstppt4 жыл бұрын
Kevin's drums sounds are amazing. Bohemian Rhapsody is worth a watch for that alone. And Guitar Mitch. More PTX? Subscribing! What sort of music do you like? PTX has so much, it would help to know what moves you, what you're into, etc. Lush 5-part harmonies? Imagine or Mary, Did You Know. Hip Hop? Are That Somebody x New Rules, Problem, Can't Hold Us. Or, take a look at their videos and pick covers of songs you like -- you are sure to be impressed!
@susanwhite15402 жыл бұрын
I have Loved this version of Hallelujah for a long time! Pentatonix is outstanding!
@sandramurdico30103 жыл бұрын
He is the Beat Box
@sandramurdico30103 жыл бұрын
That guy is the "beat box"!
@technowey4 жыл бұрын
You had the best commentary of any review of this video that I've seen, and I've seen many reviews of this song. If I'm not paying attention, I forget there are no instruments.
@s.vidhyardhsingh38814 жыл бұрын
Gospel music is your genre then you got to watch David Phelps’ Oh holy night, the one where he wears a green sweater kind of an out fit. He’ll blow up your mind half way through the song and the second half is phenomenal.
@jessicagould28613 жыл бұрын
Home Free also does some lovely gospel. "Go rest high on that mountain" and "how great thou art" are amazing
@iimsoshady3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you didn't keep pausing the song to speak about the video. You enjoyed the song *almost* all the way through. They give me goosebumps, the way their voices meld so well together. ❤️
@MrGalthion3 жыл бұрын
Kevin is a master with beatbox drum sounds.
@susandombrowski77113 жыл бұрын
this performance is my most favorite second most favorite production ever!!!!! I'm talking sound and voice quality. If I only had three songs to take to a desert island ... this is a must.
@stevetournay37314 жыл бұрын
It's a studio recording they're singing over for the video, of course; out on a salt lakebed Kevin's beatboxing would not sound quite so full...but that's what it is.
@jeffreyking7013 жыл бұрын
Pentagon is the most amazing a Capella group I have ever heard!. The guy making the percussion sounds is spot on! They ALL have great voices!
@petuniafuzz90833 жыл бұрын
I love the more religious lyrics to this song. The music is beautiful and I loved each and every person or components of their performance. These young people are so gifted. I hope they live long and continue to work together to form an amazing full wall of sound. Each member of the group is a stellar musician. Together they form something several levels higher.
@rls1109613 жыл бұрын
Mary Did You Know is my favorite PTX song. Absolutely beautiful!!!!
@leanneb98413 жыл бұрын
Mary did you know, is my favourite. They really are impressive. No many how many times I listen to them they give me goosebumps.
@novemberwallace70592 жыл бұрын
The guy is really good playing music with his hands
@mikelombard214 жыл бұрын
These dudes are awesome. Listen to More pentatonix
@sandramurdico30103 жыл бұрын
My favorite of theirs is "Mary, Did You Know"!!!!
@rw7163 жыл бұрын
They had a Christmas special one year and they sang this live in front of an audience and it practically sounded the same! The Pentatonix pride themselves in creating all of the musical sounds by only their voices and nothing else. I watched them live before and man, they sound no different from their KZread videos...freaking amazing! They have already won 3 Grammy awards and are considered the best acapella group in the world....
@brutexx24 жыл бұрын
In most songs (almost all of them, this one included) the percussion relies on Kevin’s beatboxing abilities and the ocasional stomp/clapping you saw on the video. It’s really cool The bass also helps a lot sometimes
@dianefiske-foy47173 жыл бұрын
Great reaction Mike 👍🏻🥰‼️ My son’s name is Mike too.
@SpydaMikeHD
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad you can by the channel!
@nancymunroe36722 жыл бұрын
They are an Acapella group!!! The best I ever heard!!!
@maureenperez99993 жыл бұрын
They are an Acapella group that have been around for at least 5 years or more and they are fantastic!
@secretarts
3 жыл бұрын
They, Pentatonix, were founded 2011. And there is nothing by PTX that will disappoint. Amazing Grace(My Chains are broken) will take you to church and put you on your knees.
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So many people say that the drums sound real, that’s Kevin! This group is perfection. Try listening to Amazing Grace it’s wonderful.
@snaggledoodle8589
3 жыл бұрын
You said it perfectly 👌
@maretapeita7549
3 жыл бұрын
True facts
@justinflynn4100
3 жыл бұрын
I thought there were drums until I realised the brilliance of Kevin.
@GaiaCarney
3 жыл бұрын
jennifer McDonald - yes, friend!Kevin Oluwole Olusola is the HEARTBEAT 💗 of PTX! Gifted & beyond beautiful ✅
@HDNoll
3 жыл бұрын
Kevin has an orchestra in his mouth
They use no instruments unless Kevin the beat boxer plays his cello You need to watch bohemian rhapsody if you really want your mind blown
@DougRayPhillips
4 жыл бұрын
In their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody, Mitch does vocal effects to simulate Brian May's lead guitar lick in the original recording. Mitch is holding a megaphone. But from what I've read, Mitch is actually doing the simulation with his voice and the megaphone is just a prop. Yes, all acapella except occasionally Kevin on cello.
@gregsteele806
4 жыл бұрын
@@DougRayPhillips They put a lot of distortion on Mitch's voice in the studio (from what I've heard PTX say)
@Sadarsa
4 жыл бұрын
this... isn't 100% true. Kevin uses electronic drum pads... otherwise the sounds of his slaps and stomps wouldn't be loud enough. While anyone with 1/2 a brain can understand the necessity, it also means that with the inclusion of the pads it's not longer 100% A Capella
@DougRayPhillips
4 жыл бұрын
I've read that they do amplify some sounds in the studio, so that it's not quite the same as their live work. Could be Kevin's, Mitch's, anybody's. Drum pads... now, that'd be beyond the scope of what I'm aware of. If y'all are sure, okay.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
@@Sadarsa It's still very little added. And I always feel that as long as there are no instruments that they are playing, it doesn't count. But I don't know much about the technical definition of a capella. I am glad that Kevin sometimes plays his cello though. It just kinda puts them in a unique music category. No matter what they use, it's still amazingly beautiful.
He's a beatboxer of the HIGHEST calibre. He also had the voice of an angel.
You should react to their cover of Mary Did You Know and O Come All Ye Faithful.. The latter will “take you to church,” so to speak. Lol
@SpydaMikeHD
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Pavlich awesome cant wait to hear it!
@susansisson366
4 жыл бұрын
Everybody and his brother will ask for Mary did you know, because their version will give you chills. But one of their best Christmas songs is Ths First Noel, and their version of little drummer boy simply cannot be beat by anyone. Try their versions of Havana, Cheerleader and No, by all means. You will love them all, I promise.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Those 2 songs will blow U away!!!
@mariethemagnificent2000
4 жыл бұрын
100%
@EvilLoynis
4 жыл бұрын
And Angel's we have heard on high, and Joy to the World.!!!
Hallelujah was written by Leonard Cohen and is not Gospel. He refers to Biblical stories such as David and Bathsheba and Sampson and Delilah, but the lyrics veer away after that. You pretty much have to listen to the entire song and reach your own conclusions about what it means and what it means to you. It is one of the most covered songs because of its beauty. There are several great covers, but PTX's is definitely one of my personal favorites.
@michellecole6325
4 жыл бұрын
You're right! I'm constantly suprised that people think of it as a religious song. Yes, there are references, but it's essentially a "love gone wrong" song. Of course, the 4 verses included here are the ones most often sung, but Mr Cohen wrote over 70 verses to it and some of them are kissing cousins to raunchy. I think most people don't really listen to/analyze the words: they just really don't make sense in any sort of religious context.
@tomuchcamoflauge
4 жыл бұрын
@@michellecole6325 it's really a 'thank God that I got through the hardships I've faced' song
@philipem1000
4 жыл бұрын
It is the story of a failed love relationship, told with biblical imaginery. It is one of the most covered songs around, because it is so beautiful, simple and complex at the same time...
@nightthornkvala94132
4 жыл бұрын
Jeff Buckley, k.d. lang, and 2CELLOS has also covered this song and its beauty moves me to tears every time.
@philipem1000
4 жыл бұрын
@@nightthornkvala94132 I love KD Laing and Jeff Buckley version have to look for the other. This is my favorite. I love that the covers are so often very diffeent.
he almost cried on Mitch's part. The Mitch Effect
@ryanglass7837
4 жыл бұрын
Fenris I thinks it’s called the “mitch effect” an overwhelming of emotion of an angel’s voice
@Joreel
4 жыл бұрын
Mitch has such an amazing voice. All of them can sing beautifully, but no one would expect such a high and powerful voice from a guy. Mitch is their secret surprise 😂
@tss9886
3 жыл бұрын
The Mitch Effect.
@debbiec4516
3 жыл бұрын
I get goose bumps every single time!!!
Oh yes. He's making those sounds. Hes a beat-making genius.
Beat-boxer Kevin does all those percussion sounds himself, for real! But he also, like the others, has an excellent voice; listen to PTX's rendition of 'Mary Did You Know', to hear *all* of them in an awesome performance! You should also check out their *amazing* performance of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'! You'll have problems believing what you're seeing/hearing! *Enjoy!*
@davidvlhmar3493
3 жыл бұрын
He use an electronic drum pads here,its clear int he live shows.He also use it in Sound of Silence but its still impressive.
@chelsea9339
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to leave almost the same comment lol
@willeenlogan3448
Жыл бұрын
I second that!
I looooove the smile the first time someone hears Mitch. 😍
@tonia4934
Жыл бұрын
Mitch slapped lol
Yup, Mitch will do that to ya lol. So glad everyone is finally noticing these guys.
@Hey_Jamie
3 жыл бұрын
....finally? Just because you haven’t been around long doesn’t mean people are ‘finally’ noticing them. They’re multiple time Grammy winners. No one is not noticing them.
Finally a reactor that appreciated kevin
I seen your reaction when Mitch opened his mouth, you're not the only one.
My favourite Pentatonix video is the cover of John Lennon's "Imagine". Makes me tear up every time.
@susanapeguero
3 жыл бұрын
I am with you! The cadenza at the end is a choir of angels!
the two guys on each end are the instruments ,beat boxer, kevin and bass avi
You should see them live, simply mind blown and that is a guarantee.
He does that drum sound live as well...Kevin when not singing or playing the cello.
@michellecole6325
4 жыл бұрын
...and even when he IS playing the cello! ;)
You need to listen to Mary Did You Know by them. They will knock your socks off with that one.
@tonia4934
2 жыл бұрын
And bohemian rhapsody
Realize this was recorded in the studio and then the sound was matched to the video in post production. Kevin is widely known for his amazing kick and snare impressions. All the drum sounds came from Kevin but in the studio he uses better EQ and a "stomp pad" for his percussion.
Every time I hear their version of Mary did you know I get goosebumps.
@playstationnintendowin489
Жыл бұрын
makes me want to cry and I only heard it a few days ago
Hi Mike, thank for your reaction. If you want to see how Kevin Olusola creates sound, watch his "down" video please.
@Nmiller4486
4 жыл бұрын
Yes i 2nd that!
@jennachtigall
4 жыл бұрын
3rd!
@DougRayPhillips
4 жыл бұрын
4th.
@hstppt
4 жыл бұрын
5th! Down is a masterpiece.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Yes- it is so creative & beautiful! Kevin is just amazing! (He's my favorite!) He has his own solo music. You should check it out!! Oh, and I 6th it! (?)
Being that you come from a gospel background I think you would love Pentatonix's Christmas music. Check out "Mary Did you Know", "Little Drummer Boy" and "The First Noel". I love all their Christmas music.
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! And in Mary Did You Know you will get to hear Kevins amazing voice, which is rare!
@sloopy1975
3 жыл бұрын
Pentatonix is the only Christmas music I can (and do) listen to all year! 💖💖💖
@beverlykrebs4372
3 жыл бұрын
@@sloopy1975 Me too!
Kevin’s percussion is always so realistic. I love them so much
My favorite song by them, brings me to tears everytime.
First time I've heard this song from this artist and had goose bumps from head to toe! I LOVED it🥰 I've heard many musicians sing this but this is by far my favorite.
Talking about the sounds Kevin makes. He actually has several patents for things he's made to use in studios and on stage to get some of his sounds right. I remember hearing about it when this song first came out - specifically around the foot stomp. I don't know much about it but it's not just a foot stomp.
@Adam1984_
3 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that it's basically a pad that he stands on and can stomp, which amplifies the sound of the stomp/can have reverb applied to it.
I would also recommend Home Free's "How great thou art". Awesome version of that song
@SpydaMikeHD
4 жыл бұрын
Patrick Rooney hello!I just reacted to that song today and the video should be uploaded tomorrow.Be sure to tell me what you think!
Pentatonix are exceptional singers; it's so amazing how their voices blend; they're all different
The song is a cover by leonard Cohen. There's no doubt this was recorded in a studio.. then the video was made.. however, ALL sounds are made by them only.. percussion was by Kevin only. Their arranger/producer, Ben Bram has won Grammys along with their 3 to date. Their live performances of this song are sound just as impressive! Thank you for your reaction! MARY DID YOU KNOW is another must..
You gotta check out "Mary Did You Know" by Pentatonix. They chose a cave system as the backdrop and the accoustics are tremendous. I really can't tell if they recorded there or in a studio, but it could be either at points. With quality headphones you can hear the wind whispering through and a slight echoing. Plus, you get to hear Kevin (the percussionist/beatboxer) deliver his angelic voice as well. And, it is also a Christian based song. They have also done "Little Drummer Boy" and many Christmas carols.
Ahhhhmazing a cappella group. Saw them in concert last December and those five voices filled up a stadium of thousands of people!
Come back brother. Would love to see more pentatonix reactions from you God bless
@SpydaMikeHD
8 ай бұрын
Hey, I bought some new equipment and I should be recording soon!
Yes, when I had a full sound system in my car, the bass on PTX songs would legit make mh sub hit. It was amazing.
Love it!! 🎤
Imagine, Bohemian Rhapsody, sound of Silence, Mary Did You Know. They have so many awesome covers.
Loved your reaction! New sub! They have a great cover of “Mary Did You Know” that you might like, the official video. They also have a live performance of “Aha!” From the Star Vista in Singapore that’s incredible. But anything from them is gold!
@SpydaMikeHD
4 жыл бұрын
EmDet 22 Thanks for the recommendation!
@beverlykrebs4372
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Mitch can look really scary!!! Ha ha! And everything they sing is on another level. And I am very picky about music.
@louellamoyer5578
4 жыл бұрын
Aha is a must! The live version in Singapore at the Star Vista. Avi has a past history of blowing speakers...LOL!
The ironic part about this is that a lot of the religious symbols in Hallelujah point towards Leonard's secularism.
Just so you know, I love how you listen. I love how you hear. Thanks.
@SpydaMikeHD
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
🌟GOD LOVES Y’ALL SO MUCH🌟
Avi sings overtones. A continuous long low note at the same time he is also doing the lion sleeps tonight!
What a wonderful collaboration of God’s blessings! God blessed each with a gorgeous voice
This was a great review.They are soooo good!!🔥
"Hallelujah" as others have said is a pop song written by Leonard Cohen in 1984 that didn't really gain notoriety until it was covered by Jeff Buckley in 1994. Then its popularity exploded and it's considered one of the most covered pop songs in music history (if not the most covered pop song). There are a few really noteworthy covers like Buckley's and John Cale's (which was featured on the Shrek soundtrack and introduced the song to the younger generations), but its one of those songs where you would be more surprised a pop artist DIDN'T do a cover of it at some point. Since the song really lends itself to a more stripped down approach, most covers tend to be really sparse, where the singer just performs it solo with a single instrument. Usually it's a guitar, but I think I've heard renditions with a piano or a violin. Pentatonix's version is a bit unique since it feels faster and grander than most covers, especially ones like Buckley or Cale's where it sounds more like the singer is musing to themselves or speaking to a specific person. The meaning or emotion conveyed also tends to vary from artist to artist. There's an overarching sense of loss, but what kind of loss is usually up to the artist, and Cohen had said in multiple interviews before he passed that "there are many different hallelujahs" and that he was proud the artists who covered the song had picked up on that. For some, the song is about personal loss, romantic or sexual loss, the loss (or the gain through loss) of faith, or the loss of respect or trust. It's truly an every person's song because every person can find something in it they identify with.
@sharontines84
3 жыл бұрын
I watched the interview where he said just that:)
Pentatonix also did "Mary Did You Know" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" that you should check out too. Another a cappella group that is amazing is Home Free. You should check out their "How Great Thou Art", "Amazing Grace", "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "In The Blood".
Bro. They're angels. God ginen talent without the wings "imagine"
React to Evolution of Michael Jackson for Raw Performance and Bohemian Rhapsody for Goosebumps Pentatonix
They discovered Kevin online playing the cello & beatboxing at the SAME time!
I'm sure Kevin's stuff is prettied up for the official recording, but I saw them live and he stands on this special box thing and damn does it sound accurate as hell even live like that
Chills over and over.
If you're looking for something with a more religious bent, I'd recommend "Mary Did You Know?". It's pretty amazing.
Greetings from Spain, Mike. I feel like you are a good man 😊
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
Check out Home Free singing How great thou art, go rest high on that mountain and Amazing Grace featuring Peter Hollins. Home Free is another Acapella Group
They are making all sounds. That is beat boy, Kevin.
When they do that in the studio they can do it closer to the mic so it sounds more real but it is definitely all him, Kevin!
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Great piece of information!
Great reaction, I'm from the Lou also! I'll have to check out some more of your reactions.
They are the most amazing group of none use of instruments rather using there vocals and the music they produce vocally. Amazing, truly a pleasure to hear all there be songs.
You’d love “Mary Did You Know?” By this group!!!
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Hey unfortunately KZread won’t let me react to it
They are an A cappella group. A darn good one too!
Yay! More PTX! How about reacting to Macklemore & Lewis' Can't Hold Us or their original, Love Again with Kevin & Avi's sound effects.
@katiejones9106
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love Again! And Daft Punk. ❤
Love love this group. They sound just as amazing in concert
Yes sir,praise God.jesus is love
I'm in AWE. it takes your breath away. GREAT JOB !!!!!
BLESS YOUR HEART!
You listen with your brain, because of your producer background. Loved your thoughts on it. Thanks!
@SpydaMikeHD
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching
the musical notes and drums come from them there is no instruments used ever... they are blessed with not only great and heavenly voices but a great ear also
What Christmas Means to Me is a really good showcase of Kevin's percussion skills. It will blow you away.
Definitely subscribing since you're a gospel musician. Wish there were more channels of gospel music. A cappella and sounds by beat boxer Kevin. He's also a fabulous tenor and plays musical instruments. Mary Did You know (gospel) is absolutely beautiful as well as Sounds of Silence.
I have heard this song by a gospel with a few words re ARRANGED for it to be gospel. It was totally awesome.
Really enjoyed your reaction, thank you! :)
The Prayer is awesome too!
Great reaction! This is a perspective I hadn't seen yet in a reaction video. Thanks! :)
U took this like a G... Bcuz I was bawling my eyes out the first time I heard this.
It showed in your reaction priceless.
The song was composed by Leonard Cohen from the Vietnam era. Their fullness is so illusory. For background, look up their work on "Sing-Off" where they exploded on the world of music. Now, three Grammies later they are one of very few DEFINERS of a capella music. If you like religious music, try "Mary Did You Know" and get ready to be blown away by their ability to harmonize smoothly and efficiently.
I love them I saw them ! They do a lot of gospel but their stuff is every thing , I love Mitch's voice
Definitely listen to their Christmas albums.
Oh, man....I bet you would love their version of "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful" - it's the one I think most comes across as gospel, plus it's a unique interpretation of the song :-)
Kevin's drums sounds are amazing. Bohemian Rhapsody is worth a watch for that alone. And Guitar Mitch. More PTX? Subscribing! What sort of music do you like? PTX has so much, it would help to know what moves you, what you're into, etc. Lush 5-part harmonies? Imagine or Mary, Did You Know. Hip Hop? Are That Somebody x New Rules, Problem, Can't Hold Us. Or, take a look at their videos and pick covers of songs you like -- you are sure to be impressed!
I have Loved this version of Hallelujah for a long time! Pentatonix is outstanding!
He is the Beat Box
That guy is the "beat box"!
You had the best commentary of any review of this video that I've seen, and I've seen many reviews of this song. If I'm not paying attention, I forget there are no instruments.
Gospel music is your genre then you got to watch David Phelps’ Oh holy night, the one where he wears a green sweater kind of an out fit. He’ll blow up your mind half way through the song and the second half is phenomenal.
Home Free also does some lovely gospel. "Go rest high on that mountain" and "how great thou art" are amazing
I appreciate that you didn't keep pausing the song to speak about the video. You enjoyed the song *almost* all the way through. They give me goosebumps, the way their voices meld so well together. ❤️
Kevin is a master with beatbox drum sounds.
this performance is my most favorite second most favorite production ever!!!!! I'm talking sound and voice quality. If I only had three songs to take to a desert island ... this is a must.
It's a studio recording they're singing over for the video, of course; out on a salt lakebed Kevin's beatboxing would not sound quite so full...but that's what it is.
Pentagon is the most amazing a Capella group I have ever heard!. The guy making the percussion sounds is spot on! They ALL have great voices!
I love the more religious lyrics to this song. The music is beautiful and I loved each and every person or components of their performance. These young people are so gifted. I hope they live long and continue to work together to form an amazing full wall of sound. Each member of the group is a stellar musician. Together they form something several levels higher.
Mary Did You Know is my favorite PTX song. Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Mary did you know, is my favourite. They really are impressive. No many how many times I listen to them they give me goosebumps.
The guy is really good playing music with his hands
These dudes are awesome. Listen to More pentatonix
My favorite of theirs is "Mary, Did You Know"!!!!
They had a Christmas special one year and they sang this live in front of an audience and it practically sounded the same! The Pentatonix pride themselves in creating all of the musical sounds by only their voices and nothing else. I watched them live before and man, they sound no different from their KZread videos...freaking amazing! They have already won 3 Grammy awards and are considered the best acapella group in the world....
In most songs (almost all of them, this one included) the percussion relies on Kevin’s beatboxing abilities and the ocasional stomp/clapping you saw on the video. It’s really cool The bass also helps a lot sometimes
Great reaction Mike 👍🏻🥰‼️ My son’s name is Mike too.
@SpydaMikeHD
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad you can by the channel!
They are an Acapella group!!! The best I ever heard!!!
They are an Acapella group that have been around for at least 5 years or more and they are fantastic!
@secretarts
3 жыл бұрын
They, Pentatonix, were founded 2011. And there is nothing by PTX that will disappoint. Amazing Grace(My Chains are broken) will take you to church and put you on your knees.
@maureenperez9999
3 жыл бұрын
@@secretarts 💖😊
Kevin makes every sound from his voice