When Avi/Matt are singing, Scott covers bass

@catherineharger8069

3 жыл бұрын

You can see him singing the bass in the live version.

@gailseatonhumbert9199

3 жыл бұрын

Not until later in the band's development. For example when Avi sings lead in Mary Did You Know for a phrase or 2 there is no bass line until he is done.

@gailseatonhumbert9199

3 жыл бұрын

@@catherineharger8069 what? Scott covers Avi in Hallelujah. Nobody covers bass in the beginning of Mary did you know. It comes in after Avi drops back to it after the beginning solo.

@kbdemonbain4568

2 жыл бұрын

scott's range is just mind blowing

@RevuitNet

2 жыл бұрын

That’s true, avi is the main bass but Scott has fantastic lows in his baritone range and can get up to tenor heights… excellent singer

You should check out the live version of Hallelujah on there Christmas special. That way you can see Scott take over the bass & you can see how incredible they are live.

@Mrdogmanandcatmansquires

3 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more!!

@Kim-zm7dc

3 жыл бұрын

YESSS

@dreyhawk

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin is absolutely amazing in this one too. Well, actually he is in all of them....

@dizzylizzybeth

2 жыл бұрын

The live version is even better I am so impressed!! It’s amazing!! I cry every time lol

"he's pushing hard for that" Um...Mitch can go higher than that with one vocal chord tied behind his back. ;)

@itbearmi

3 жыл бұрын

and then there is the octive of Mitch's whistle notes ... lol

Pausing in the middle of a Mitch solo is blasphemous! 😂😭

My understanding is that this was filmed in the summer for their Christmas album that year, hence the winter coats. However, it was hell hot when filmed and keeping their makeup from melting was a serious issue. BTW, your comments are the best parts of your reactions. It's why I keep coming back. Your sheer love of the music is so evident and I always learn something from your comments. Please don't change.

@thetoothlesscarnivore

3 жыл бұрын

I think i saw in an interview that it was 90 degrees that day. they were dying

@MommaBird52

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you wrote this so I didn't have to 😉

@AndySwede58

3 жыл бұрын

I think they filmed it about 5-6 miles NE of Barstow, Ca

@tonyfro23

3 жыл бұрын

Agree on comments I just found them and all I use KZread for is reactions

hitting that note was effortless for Mitch. He goes way higher 🙌🏻

@aikenodubitan5256

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! My only critique of their reaction - hitting that pitch and note was literally effortless for Mitch! He may have worked his vocal cords out during rehearsals, but here, in this video, hitting that note was pure class and yes, effortless! Thanks for pointing that out Sharon.

I'm laughing because you are the FIRST reactors I've seen that, instead of being totally blown away by Mitch's voice, start focusing on Avi's bass accompaniment to it. Yes, you gave Mitch his props first, but then you went back to listen to Avi. Which he fully deserves, always, but EVERY OTHER REACTOR, bar none, is avidly watched by the Pentaholics for what we call "Mitch face." That stunned jaw drop during his solo. Well, going back to check, yes, you also gave us a lovely Mitchslap face, and I thank you for it. I love watching you guys react. You're both fully engaged and informative.

@freddiegillespie_05

3 жыл бұрын

I swear I love Mitch. His voice is a miracle. What he does with it is amazing. Everything about him is amazing. But what Avi does in the background while everyone is getting Mitch-slapped in that section is possibly my favourite bit of music in all of PTX music that I've listened to so far. I don't know why. I just know that I'm grateful to hear I'm not alone in the appreciation.

@melissacoviello2886

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair it wasn’t the first time they heard Mitch, so they were able to appreciate everyone without being so overwhelmed by Mitch. I love all of them.

@aikenodubitan5256

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Barbara! They are very sophisticated reactors!

Great reaction as always! Scott does bass when Avi/Matt are singing. He's got a huge range!

@innaua6037

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, when you are listening to their cover of Sound of Silence, it's pretty obvious that Scott can go low)))

Scott cover the bass when Avi sings 🔥Scott is INSANE 🔥

@gailseatonhumbert9199

2 жыл бұрын

It's standard for acappella that the baritone will cover the bass.

I am so happy that you take the time to notice the skill of Avi's bass in these songs! So many reacts fixate on Mitch and his beautiful voice, but then leave out the amazingness that is Avi ❤️ You guys are doing a wonderful job with your reacts! Thank you and keep going!

The vocal progression that Avi does in the background that I'm obsessed with are three notes (says the person who knows jack squat about music) starting after the line Mitch sings "is how to shoot at someone who outdrew ya" Also, the Aha- Singapore being recommended is one of the performances where Avi's low notes blew out a speaker. Just... fair warning about the quality of the sound there.

Sound of silence next for sure

Sound of Silence and Amazing Grace will blow your mind

Guys check out: “New rules x Are you that somebody” “New rules x Are you that somebody” “New rules x Are you that somebody” “New rules x Are you that somebody” mashup by pentatonix

Welcome to the PTX wall of sound. No one does it better. They also hum better than some sing. PTX owns Christmas! You will love their songs. I can’t wait! Great reaction guys!

Scott always covers the bass when either Avi or Matt is singing lead. His range is ridiculous. Also if you loved Kirstie’s section is great here (and it is) you need to see their version of Amazing Grace. Kirstie reduces me to tears every time.

Scott covers the bass during Avi's solo. You can clearly see that if you watch their live version on their Christmas Special. You'll also note that there is virtually no difference in quality between this studio version and the live version.

@heatherhuard

2 жыл бұрын

I actually like the live version better!

@aikenodubitan5256

Жыл бұрын

@@heatherhuard 👍🏼👍🏻👍🏼

That’s not even close to the top of Mitch’s range - you should hear him singing in his whistle notes, or imitating the sound of a sharpie! XD I would also highly recommend the live Aha Singapore video, to fully appreciate both Avi and Mitch. Also, like someone else pointed out, thank you for noticing Avi’s section during Mitch’s solo. Mitch is absolutely mind blowing, but Avi’s countering notes just make it sound even more amazing. Mitch and Avi together is always fantastic. Imagine, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Love Again, Can’t Hold Us are must-reacts. Also Avi’s “Change on the Rise” and Kevin’s cover of “Down” would be awesome. I love how you guys break down everything, and notice the tiniest details. I’d love to hear your thoughts (ok, see you blow your minds more) by listening to those! Fab work, guys

@shilohauraable

3 жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY agree with this comment! "AHA!" Live in Singapore is mind blowing! Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy is amazing! Possibly why it won a Grammy Award. 😏

@jo-annelebel9819

3 жыл бұрын

Do not forget Scott's - I Should Tell Your Momma On Ya, and Kristin's Break A Little

@mallynn1223

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree he hits notes Kirstie can't reach

@heathertownsend949

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@rebeccawilson9933

3 жыл бұрын

You are right, Aha Singapore is amazing.

Please check out the PTX version of John Lennon's Imagine. You will love it.

Some more Pentatonix to try: Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Mary, Did You Know?, Sound of Silence, Amazing Grace, Imagine, Evolution of Music. And look at SuperFruit (Scott and Mitch and sometimes Kirsty): Defying Gravity, Frozen Medley, and the "Goes Broadway" series.

@shilohauraable

3 жыл бұрын

Yeppers! I agree! 💞

COUNTERtenor! we vocalists draw our soul and strength from mother earth

There's nothing wrong with being a baritone, doll :-) Scott ends up being the backbone a lot of their songs are built around, plus he stretches that "middle" up high and down low so well. Even regular guys like my dad and my husband manage to make some pretty sweet sounds in the baritone range, lol. Thanks for your reaction - I enjoyed it!

I just want to say I love how you guys pick these nuances out. They are so super talented! Can’t wait for your next PTX reaction.

Mitch is a countertenor with a 5-octave range. I like how you really get into the song. You just got hit by what we call the wall of sound at the end.

"Mary, Did You Know?" .. PENTATONIX PERFECTION. Enough Said.

I love when new reactors say "Did you hear how high Kirstie went in that section?" when a lot of the time it's Kirstie and Mitch both in the stratosphere together. Once you've listened to them for awhile, it's easy to tell each member's voice from the others. Mitch and Kirstie blend so well together but you can still hear which is which pretty clearly. In that last powerful chorus, it was both Kirstie and Mitch singing those angelic high notes.

“2 things” (that’s a Tim Foust reference) I live in NW Colorado also known as southern Wyoming. I feel your pain re winter. Also, I don’t sub to every reactor that covers PTX but being a former choir nerd I love how you dissect their music and abilities. I saw them live in Denver and they don’t disappoint. Thanks, guys, from an old Pentaholic.

@307Reacts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!!! If are ever that way we will have to meet up!

You should listen to their Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

I’ve listened to dozens of reviews of this vid…many comments as to Scott’s set up or opening solo, BUT Chris’s statement of “ like listening to thunder in the distance” is SPOT ON!!! The powerful thunder in the distance foreshadowing a coming STORM!!! Outstanding!!! Philosophical even…lol…A great reaction to a great song!!!

@307Reacts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Tim!! 😁🙏🏼🙏🏼

I'm so happy that they released this video so that we can see it. You both are very entertaining and informative. Thank you for the Pentatonix reaction. They have 6 or 7 Christmas albums so you will have a lot of songs/videos from which to choose.

Their mash up of "New Rules x Are You That Somebody?" will blow your minds. You're welcome.

You noticed how low Scott can sing when he opened the song - he can sing a lot lower than that. he's the back up bass. (He can also sing as high as Kirsty. Incredible range)

Speaking of dynamics, the interaction between you two is refreshing. I really enjoyed this video which prompted me to subscribe. Thank you!

"Halleluuuyerrrrrrrrr" and the noise you made at 18:10 had me ROLLING 🤣

"Let's get a little further into this." Me, knowing what's coming the moment they turn in back on: 😈 Wait for the Avi-shook expression...

Pentatonix and Home Free between them have enough Christmas music to carry you through December. They each have an album of Christmas songs. For Halloween you are going to want VoicePlay. They have several songs from “The Nightmares Before Christmas”. Oh and they do “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch “ too. Thanks for your reaction. Take care

You guys need to check the live version of this from their Christmas special, it’s amazingggg

The instant Mitch starts singing I think "yes child, exactly what would like me to do for you?" WOW Avi is butter, Mitch is the puppet master of my soul.

@sherriejenkins6737

2 жыл бұрын

I think of Scott as butter, Avi is dark chocolate, and Mitch has wings! 😍🤩

PTXmas, awesome idea!

Don't know how I could 4get can u feel the love 2night. The notes Mitch hits ** shivers down ur spine**

Leonard Cohen has said this is his favorite rendition

Nice job. One of the better technical reactions I've seen.. In my book, there are currently 4 top tier groups. Pentatonic, home free, voiceplay, and voctave. Each brings a unique style and hours of enjoyment. Add in Peter hollers and other solo artists, you'll be kept busy.

You MUST listen to their version of Silent Night. My favorite. Immeasurable talent in a church. Acoustics are killer. Nothing edited AT all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

That’s Mitch’s chest voice Scott covers bass They are GOAT

When Avi drops off the low end for solos Scott picks it up seamlessly

When Avi is singing, Scott does the bass

Avi and Mitch just knock it out of the park with this one.

If you want tohear Mitch go high check out Aha- Singapore- Star Vista. It is a live performance. Will blow your mind.

@MommaBird52

3 жыл бұрын

Or 90s Dance Medley!

@rayraudebaugh5395

3 жыл бұрын

I was literally going to suggest that. I think they are ready for that Avi-Mitch tour de force. Yes, definitely mind blowing.

@khaliahall7072

3 жыл бұрын

Yes this comment here

@Kira-yn5kg

2 жыл бұрын

Yup knew this was somewhere in the comments

Scott Hoying, the baritone, covers bass when Avi Kaplan is on a lead. Scott has a really wide range, so the bass coverage is very good. Kind of amazing going from bass to mid-tenor!

First off - really glad to hear the good news about the arm. I hope it keeps on healing well. It's Scott that covers the low notes in here when Avi is doing his lead vocal bits. Scott has a really quite remarkable effective range. And finally - I'd like to agree with everyone saying that Aha! from Singapore is a fantastic showcase of the highs of Mitch and lows of Avi

Oh .. you'll need a month for Christmas Accapel music between Pentatonic, Home Free, Voice Play, Voctive, and Straight No Chaser

@eiznekcamekim1059

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got Straight No Chaser in there. They are my home boys. They were still part of the Indiana University show choir, a 'featured ensemble' out of the larger choir at the time I was a grad student there. My acapella group, Soulstice, even did a couple of joint performances with them.

If you really want to hear Thirsty's power and range, and whistle notes, you need to listen to seasons of Love. You'll be blown away.

How do I know you’ve not spent a lot of time in the desert? It gets cold AF in the desert. Back to the song. Amazing piece of art.

after I got Mitch-slapped after hearing this for the first time, I probably watched maybe over a hundred reactions for this performance just so I could listen to it again and get other people's perspective. since then, I've come to understand how poetic the song is and appreciated how PTX did a marvelous arrangement to express the emotion of each verse to their audience. I wonder if there's a music sheet for this arrangement because it's really really wonderful to behold.

I have heard other reactors comment on how effortlessly Mitch pulls off those high notes while still in chest/head voice, where most guys would have to reach into falsetto to get that high. You have yet to experience the full Mitch-slap. Try "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" or "90's Dance Medley," or any of the others recommended here. I would save" Aha! live in Singapore at the Star Vista" for later, when you are a full-fledged Pentaholic and can overlook the inferior audio-visual quality of the fan cam for the sheer bliss of hearing Avi destroy the sound system while Mitch goes full-throat on multiple Red Bulls.

He does more in Say Something and Mary did you know. Plus his single Change on the rise is awesome

Kirsten can also sing whistle notes. And she was on Broadway in Kinki Boots.

Scott does the bass part when needed. Kevins voice is high! You need to see them sing Hallelujah, at their live Christmas show!! Also, if you want to hear Kevin sing. Watch, " Imagine " and " Amazing Grace". Matt is in the "Amazing Grace" video. He joined after Avi left, to do solo, and family needs. Other videos, you need to watch. Home free, singing , "Ring of Fire", featuring Avi! And also their " Country roads". PTX, other videos,...watch - " Mary did you know", Bohemian Rapshady

When you do your Christmas week, make sure you include Home Free and their song "Do you hear what I hear" is insane and was arranged by Adam Rupp.

Avi"s bass line is just like Kirsten holding the end of the notes in Bohemian Rhapsody.

Omg! First time watching you all....hilarious! But yet a great job reviewing thw greatest Pentatonix!

I love your breakdown! I was totally hooked all the way to the end of your reaction. Thank you!

I really cannot wait to see y'all watch Imagine and hopefully their full time on The Sing Off.

I just came across this video and you talking about it not snowing in Wyoming on Christmas had me rolling. The way you guys described it is spot on. Although it did snow on Christmas this year. The first time in years. I'm in cheyenne and I was shocked when I woke up to go to work on Christmas morning and it was snowing.

You know they haven't heard Mitch at his highest, or really know just WHAT his voice can do, when they think THIS was him stretching it 😂🤣😂

Lol! Do-it! Do-it! Do-it! Do-it! Do-it! 😆😆😆

Mitch is a counter tenor. His voice is once a generation. Avi goes down to E2 and he can do octive jumps without losing pitch. They're going to be at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Almost sold out. Tickets range from $74 to just under $1500. Most are in the $300-$400 range.

Make sure you include "My Favorite Things" in the Christmas reactions. It's a Christmas with a little bit of a dark twist.

I love to listen to the groups alone , then with you guys reacting to it then, watch it again keeping your reaction in mind. I will watch you guys several times. Keep up the good work.

@307Reacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kathy!

So happy that you won so that we could see this reaction! I love you guys. If you want more PTX harmonies and dynamics check out Say Something (cover), and their original Run To You.

For the record, there is nothing wrong with being a Baritone. You fill the middle. Scott is a baritone. He has the widest of ranges and is amazing. Baritones have the opportunity to expand their top and bottom notes and are basically just the most flexible male members in singing groups.

Came for the Pentatonix reacts, now I'm definitely interested to find out what you two will think of their Mad World cover (it's way down the chronological line, though, so if you don't get there for a while, I totally get it)! It's fun to find new (to me) channels on here discovering PTX. Thanks!

Avi is classically trained and already had an invitation to the L.A. opera house as their bass when Scott found out about him. He has a 5 octave range but is also a polyphonic/overtone singer which means he can sing two notes at once and has very nice whistle notes while singing overtones. Here is an example of his overtone singing. Not for reaction, but to let you know his phenomenal vocal abilities added to his already 3 octave range. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6F9rKVvZbm9ic4.html

Scott takes over the bass line... You can see it better during the live performance, which is also available here on KZread, from a Christmas special.

I will add their cover of "mad world" to the wishlist of ptx reactions 😉

Have you reacted to any of Avi’s solo work? Change on the Rise is amazing. For more of the Pentatonix ‘wall of sound’, listen to Imagine and Mary Did You Know.

Want to hear Kirstie hit the high notes with epic power, check out thier new release of Seasons of Love.

Yes, Kirsty like thirsty! Love your reactions!!!

I get goosebumps listening to this....

And there it is---the fantabulous MITCH slap/face. Avi is considered a natural basso profundo, Kevin is a tenor, Scott takes over bass when Avi sings lead, Kirstie is an angelic voice (Check out her "My Eyes"). Love your breakdowns.

Sleeping With Sirens? Also, if you want to see another amazing a capella cover set in an amazing landscape, check out Home Free's How Great Thou Art.

Thank you guys for making me smile the whole way through, not only are you both entertaining, but your chemistry as friends/mates together is what will make this channel work! You both know what you are talking about, not that that is the main reason I like you both ....you are having fun and NOT making this a 'job'...it really looks like it's something you both love to do....and that is what will make you successful and it will flourish into a full time 'job'...without it seeming so...and that's when it becomes something you love...when it's you fun passion that amazingly becomes sustainable to make a living off it by chance!...Keep up the amazing channel..subbed of course! Love from Canada/UK

Great reaction! You guys are hilarious. Kirstin slays the lead vocal in their cover of Say Something (the arrangement is also killer) and also her part in Amazing Grace. Bring tissues.

Sound of silence next with the new bass 🔥🔥🔥

They came out with a new original btw! 'I Rise', it is so friggan good!

make sure you add Home Free Christmas music too. Love you guys. You are hilarious.

Also check out sound of silence. This is a song after Avi has left the group and Matt joins as new base. Your mind will be bloooown

I love your reaction. This is the first time watching you, and I had to subscribe.

Go check out their cover of Sound of Silence. Featuring their new bass, Matt Sallee! You’ll be blown away!!!!

I have watched at least 20 different people, who are very good at pointing out even minute nuances in this video. But I haven't seen one person, yet, who either doesn't notice, or doesn't feel it is important, that when Avi is singing his solo, the bass is still being sung. If anyone cares, Scott takes over the bass when Avi is singing his lead. Scott's vocal range is crazy!!!

Avi is the GOAT among GOATs

Pentatonix - 90s Dance Medley

There ARE other good acapella groups, but none as versatile. They ARE the best. A step above any other.

I'm so glad you mentioned Avi's bass line while Mitch is singing lead. It's so good but often gets overlooked. The same thing happens in their version of Imagine. His bass line at the climax is crazy. I think he does jump an octave, or very nearly in that one too.

Yes for a week of Christmas accapella, of course with PTX, but Home Free also has so many amazing holiday videos, both funny and breathtaking!

Matt is the blond first singer and he can hit the same low notes so he switches with Avi when he is singing his solo ... both are SO good .. they all are :)

Mary Did You Know, is amazing!

Pie in the face on the Mitch slap. lol!

Kevins beatboxing sounds very low sometimes but when it comes to singing he is a tenor.

You have to watch Hallelujah live on their Christmas special. They sound better if you can imagine. Please you will love it!!