The video that introduced us to Kirsten's half smile. Kevin has stated that the mouth percussion on Avi's solo is among the most difficult he has ever attempted.

This was my introduction to Pentatonix if I remember right, this or "No". They are great, and it's always nice to go back and see Avi again.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

So good!! And a lot of fun hah!

Honestly Jen trying to imitate Kevin is so cute😅❤️

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

😂 I tried haha

Jen glitching for a moment was adorable 😂😂😂

Pentatonix won the third season of SingOff in 2011. That was also my introduction to them. Right around the fifth episode, by my wife and sister-in-law. They were fans of SingOff, and they did one of those things where they insisted I had to hear these guys. They were great. So I have been hearing them for maybe 13 years now. I have had numerous people tell me about them, and send me videos of them. I like how Kevin showed up the day they played theor first song. They had less than a day to find their mix. Were it not for the fact that Kevin has perfect pitch, he might not have worked in during that first performance.

This was their first Grammy and they made the video in Avi’s apartment. Crazy!

@margretrosenberg420

Жыл бұрын

Actually, I've heard that the video was shot in their makeup artist's apartment, though I can't verify that. The audio, however, was recorded in Avi's closet, which apparently had good acoustics.

@PtxXtp

Жыл бұрын

@@margretrosenberg420 nope they filmed the video in Kevin and Avi’s apartment kitchen. Their original location fell through so they made due with what they had. The band members have talked about this many times throughout the years.

@margretrosenberg420

Жыл бұрын

@@PtxXtp Links? I don't doubt you, but I only discovered PTX about 6 months ago and I haven't seen everything that's available (i.e. way too much to have watched in a mere 6 months), so I tend to go on what people have told me. I would greatly prefer to have a definitive source.

This is why they won there 1st grammy. 🎶❤🎵

Elizabeth Banks was a producer on "The Singoff" where Pentatonix got their big break. She was also the producer for "Pitch Perfect" as well I believe so they were the reason behind the movie possibly. Jessica from "Pitch Perfect" was actually one of the singers from "The Singoff" as well before she was in the movie.

@jeffreycormier3864

Жыл бұрын

And that Avi part is him jumping octaves.

Not sure if you knew this (or if someone else has mentioned it in the comments) but Pentatonix is IN Pitch Perfect 2! They play and sing for the A Cappella group from Canada near the end, although it's a very brief cameo. I recognized their voices before I recognized their faces!

Pentatonix 🤯!! My daughter and I saw them live several years ago. What they do is incredible, then to see them live and it’s spot on is hard to comprehend. Fun reaction. I don’t think anyone can watch this and be still. ❤️

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! So impressive that they do this live 😱

Avi’s solo music is something definitely worth checking out!!!! Change On The Rise is an absolute classic of his and it showcases all parts of his voice, but he also recently had an album (his first studio album that is) come out may 20, and the title track off that album (Floating On A Dream) would also be great to look at. He Don’t Love You Right also seems to be a fan favorite from it too. Glad to see someone else ogling at Avi!!

@rachellephipps1361

Жыл бұрын

Yes so good please check it out.

@professionalvampire1

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! There's not one bad song on Avi's new album. Ogling Avi, however, is MY full time job!

It was nice watching you have so much fun. thats exactly the way I feel when listening to this one.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🙌🏼

As others have mentioned, Pentatonix won their first Grammy for. You check out when they did a private singing of this song (for Make a Wish).

Acapella was on the ascendancy well before there was a Pentatonix. They emerged in the 3rd season of The Sing Off! so the concept preceded 2008. Around that time there was a series about college acapella competitions with Deke as one of the colleges coaches (note: he was involved in the Perfect Pitch movies as well as The Sing Off!). I date the ascendancy of acapella from that series reflected in Pitch Perfect then The Sing Off! which produced PTX. Home Free was active before PTX. Also there was the Swingle Singers starting in the late 60's and still going (doing classical music acapella on the radio).

@larryross9492

Жыл бұрын

I wonder why no one ever mentions The Nylons.

@weightman18

Жыл бұрын

Rockapella has been around for over 3 decades...

@professionalvampire1

Жыл бұрын

Yes to Rockapella!

What a great reaction! I love when singers, musicians or beatboxers react to them, because you point out things I haven't noticed, no matter how many times I've seen this. I wonder if you have seen Avi's duet with Peter Hollens on Black is the Color of My True Loves Hair. If not, I really would like to see your reaction to that.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And ok 😁

That last section is crazy - Four vocalists singing three songs at once, with harmonies!

I have watched and listened to this song hundreds of times over the last almost 10 years, and I had NEVER NOTICED Kirsten starts singing a bit from "Around The World" in the middle of Avi and Kevin going absolutely nuts around 12:30. Love your reactions and the analyses that you do!! ❤❤

I’m surprised you haven’t commented on Avi’s overtone singing-not mention the whistle notes throughout by all members-and Kevin’s snare drum “rim shots”! This group, through fate-was blessed from the beginning with two rare voice types-Avi, basso profundo; and Mitch, authentic countertenor! So serendipitous!

In 2009 NBC started a show called "The Sing Off" which Pentatonix won the 3rd season, and Home Free won season 4. But acapella compitions like in the movie Pitch Perfect were a thing since back in the 1890s..... but as of PTX winning pushed acapella into the main stream music world, and helped launch KZread in to a major player in music distribution. But it is funny that PTX was given a Grammy for this which was actually a special rewrite of the category of instrumental to include acapella by name to make sure no one could say it was a mistake. The won 2 more Grammys after that, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy which is no words at all, and in country duo catagory with Dolly Parton for Jolene. So have a good time becoming a Pentaholic(super fan) just like you are a Home Fry for Home Free.

I have seen this song so many times, but your analysis made me discover aspects in this performance I had not noticed so far. And I have seen many reactions to this as well - but none of the reactions I have seen so far managed to point out so many of their clever tricks and techniques - while having so much fun at the same time! I really enjoyed that!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much!

I believe the adjective for Avi's voice you are looking for is 'rich'.

11:58 that was actually my reaction when I've heard his bass voice 6 years ago!

I think you would love "Love Again" - definitely the pinnacle of their club vibe!

@professionalvampire1

Жыл бұрын

Came here to say this. If you want "drum and bass", "Love Again" is the song to check out!

Another great reaction with your technical analysis. I love to see you enjoying yourself so much as you listen, react and analyse!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

This was the video I fell in LOVE with Pentatonix. I think I'm responsible for about ⅓ of .1% of the views. ;)

Very nice reaction. Fun reaction while still talking technical stuff. Loved you mimicing the funny sounds Avi and Kevin make.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Aha thank you 😁

It is so difficult to tell when Jennifer is enjoying herself! 🤣

And please keep reacting to Pentatonix! You’re awesome 😎

Please please please react to their ‘Run To You.’ You will very much appreciate Pentatonix from a choral and blend standpoint!

Avi has some wonderful solo work definitely worth checking out and if you would like to really experience his low register check out Black is the Color of my True Loves Hair with Peter Hollens.

@rimasmuliolis1136

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Peter Hollens is the YT king of layering recordings to make a chorus of himself. Pentatonix never layers recordings because they want to reproduce their music live on stage. Yeah though, it's fun to watch reactors melt to the floor to Avi's best bass. It's a love song with a Celtic feel.

It braught a lot of tears for me. Just remembering how good this sounded the first time I heard it.

They have SO Many Great Songs! Hallelujah, sound of silence, Bohemian Rhapsody, say something, Radioactive (with Lindsay Sterling) All great songs! Carol of the bells, Mary did you know, little drummer boy, the first Noel Are my favorite Christmas songs of theirs. And Jolene ( with Dolly Parton) 😁👍

Pentatonix performing Daft Punk is a killer combination. That was a great time too. Pentatonix was establishing themselves. Daft Punk was all over the radio with songs from Random Access Memories, Macklemore was crushing it too. A lot of great electronic dance. Djs like David Guetta, Zedd, Calvin Harris and Avicii, featuring some great vocal talent. Ahh, good times!

Jen, Pentatonix began with the trio, Scott, Kirstie, and Mitch, who all went to the same high school in Arlington, Texas. Mitch and Kirstie met when Kirstie was 8, I believe, and became good friends. Mitch and Scott met when Scott was 10 (again, I believe - I'm not certain of the age details from their childhood) and became good friends. Kirstie and Scott met when they were both 14, and became good friends. Kirstie and Scott were in the same class in high school, with Mitch one year behind them. They were all involved in community theater, and all joined the school's choir. Additionally, these three formed a trio which sometimes performed with the choir, or on local television. It was named "The Trio" (they've gotten better with names since). Scott and Kirstie graduated in 2010 and each went off to college (different colleges), basically waiting for Mitch to graduate. At the time there was a television show named _The Sing-Off_ where a capella groups could perform. They'd do numerous presentations all season long, and at the end of the season the winning group would receive $200,000 and a recording contract. So Scott had a dream of The Trio going to L.A. and appearing on _The Sing-Off,_ and he managed to talk the other two into it. But then they found out that the minimum size band allowed on _The Sing-Off_ required five members. Ben Bramm, a friend of Scott's and one of the arrangers and coaches employed by _The Sing-Off,_ suggested that they'd do well to add a bass and a beatboxer, and recommended Avi, whom he knew from the amateur a capella community, as the bass. Avi agreed (even though he'd been offered a job as a bass in a professional opera company - do we see Scott's considerable persuasive skills at work again, or was Avi's heart truly in a capella rather than opera?). For a beatboxer they looked on KZread and found a channel with a guy demonstrating his skills at something he called "celloboxing," which is beatboxing while playing the cello. That was Kevin. Mitch had to skip his high school graduation ceremony to audition for _The Sing-Off,_ and Kirstin and Scott dropped out of college. They appeared on the show throughout its third season (2011) and eventually won. The videos are all available online, and are well worth watching. They range from cringe-worthy (dancing badly to songs that didn't need dancing) to spectacular. The producers were aware that Mitch and Scott are both gay, and they *didn't* want that to come out on their family-friendly show, so they made some really stupid (IMO) decisions about how to prevent that from happening. The biggest one was based on their belief that Mitch's high range was effeminate and their fear that if Mitch were allowed to fully display his range it would lead to the revelation that he's gay. So they made a rule, which applied only to season 3, that each group had to have a designated lead singer who would *always* be their lead, and they told Pentatonix that Scott had to be their designated lead. This rule resulted in poorer performances from the other groups, and did, indeed, succeed in preventing Mitch from displaying his high range except as part of the harmonies, where people could conclude that they were hearing Kirstie. But Pentatonix found ways to push back against the rule. They'd perform a medley of songs from a female artist, for instance, where Kirstie *had* to be one of the leads. As Avi and Kevin began to be noticed by the judges they began increasing the stage presence of Avi and Kevin, even going so far as to give them a delightful duet in their 11th performance. Also from the 11th performance they did a mash-up of "Since U Been Gone" and "Forget You," which they presented as a break-up argument between Scott and Kirstie, which required both Scott and Kirstie as leads. This all came to a head with their 12th performance, the last one before the winner would be picked. In this one, the judges picked a song for each group, and the group had a week to come up with a performance. For Pentatonix the judges selected "The Dog Days Are Over," by Florence + The Machine. Pentatonix was having a bad week. They were all exhausted, and Scott had a cold which was ruining his voice. Their dress rehearsal was an out of tune disaster. They were convinced that this performance would result in their losing the contest. There was just one thing they could salvage from the disaster - they could *finally* give Mitch his proper solo and introduce the world to the wonder that is Mitch Grassi's voice. They had an excellent arrangement and had done some fantastic choreography, so they went with that and did their best, in order to give Mitch's solo the best possible setting, and then they absolutely nailed it. Scott's voice gave out entirely with the last note of the song, but it didn't matter - it wasn't official yet but they'd just won $200,000 and a recording contract. And a week after they signed the contract the record label dropped them, saying that they didn't know how to market a capella groups, but this comment is already too long so we won't go into all that. By the time they made their "Daft Punk Medley" they did have a new recording contract, with a minor label, but their operating budget was low. For this song it was $400.

Straight No Chaser were my introduction to a cappella, and I found them in the early 2000s (particularly their 12 days of Christmas and Christmas can-can). That lead me to The Sing Off and both Pentatonix and Home Free - the latter still being my favourite band now!

@margretrosenberg420

Жыл бұрын

I first ran into a capella in (I *think*) the mid-1990s, with The Swingle Singers (now changed to The Swingles). They're a much larger group, more of a choir, out of England, who specialize (or specialized - I'm not sure about their recent releases) in classical music. They don't stick to just a capella, but they have some beautiful a capella covers of classical instrumental music, Bach springs to mind. I bought a couple of their albums, way back when.

@angiepen

4 ай бұрын

Ditto -- Straight No Chaser's 12 Days of Christmas went viral and I watched it a bunch of times back in the '00s. Great stuff, really fun. :)

There is a video of them performing this without microphones, mixing, or any edits ... worth a peek. It's amazing what they could do live.

there is a video of them doing this song live in a green room kinda setting if you wanna hear an unmastered version

This is one of my favourite Ptx tracks, and the video is so good. Remember the Hound and the Fox, who sang with Adam Chance of Home Free? They were two thirds of FifGen films, who created this wonderful video, and many other for Ptx, Home Free and others.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice!!

Please, please listen to their newest non Christmas album, The lucky ones, I would suggest Praying (Kesha cover), Mitch hits the crazy notes. There isn’t a video unfortunately, but it’ll help with copyright issues. Also Anchor and love me when I don’t.

A lot of joy is an understatement.

I very much regret not subscribing to you before. I discovered Pentatonix last year. Had no idea how to describe their ability because it's... supernatural. Became friends with a Texan...ANOTHER Texan. And he says we can see them perform in September. So, you bet your by golly wow, I'm gonna be there! ❤

I remember how impressed I was with this arrangement and the performance. It was fun to watch you bop to the music, too. Nice reaction, Jen!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

12:51 &12:53, your Vocal fry is amazing! I am pleasantly surprised that you can reach those notes. Brava!

They are brilliant. I absolutely love them! Your personality really comes through on your videos, and it’s quite fun to watch!

their newest, the prayer, with mitch singing the celion dion part, is one of their best. enjoying your analysis.

A fun reaction. Yes Pentatonix rode the acapella wave. If you ever want to analyze Avi Kaplan's solo music he has been quite busy since quarantine lifted. His band members were chosen as much for their ability to harmonize with him as their instrumental skills. As a singer-songwriter his music is usually originals. I'm Only Getting Started is his newest video release or First Place I Go is quite good as well.

Right. I’ve commented on this before but, even at 75, I’ve grown. Thanks for the education.

Babytonics! Yes, it's an awful lot of fun. Maybe you want to go back to some of their Sing-Off performances, and see the *real* Babytonics, the just-formed group who took the championship of that season of the a capella contest show? It was in 2011, and The Trio (Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch) were just 19, and Avi and Kevin just a couple of years older.

This is about my 15th time coming back to watch this one. You just bring a smile to my face as you watch and listen to this one. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and personality with us.

we need more pentatonix reactions

PTX won the third season of The SingOff, an acapella competition. Also, did you know that PTX was in Pitch Perfect 2 playing the part of the Canadian team?

They came out as a group in 2011, but, I remember seeing Scott, Kirsti and Mitch on yu tube as "The Trio". Soerry, just a little note from an absolute Pentaholic. I just found your channel and subscribed immediately. IT is always fun to see someone new to the sound. They are the reason I fell in love with a cappella music. You are doing a great job and I enjoy your analysis. So, in the opinion of a 64 yr old retired ed neck cop, keep it up and keep smiling

This is one of their best arrangements for sure. I've always found it interesting just how difficult this song is to sing though. The breath control required is extreme of course, but listen to this part at 11:36. Large intervals, uncomfortable range, difficult rhythm, staccato attacks, all in just one section. Live performances of this are pretty impressive, even though they often don't completely nail it, it's just such a difficult song.

Really enjoying your Pentatonix reactions. Always engaging listening to someone who knows their stuff!

Love this Pentatonix video. Love your reaction too. Rave ON!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌🏼

Thanks for your reaction and analysis. (Even if you have seen something before, you can still react.) You off-handedly wondered about the start of modern acapella. At least in my awareness, it began with NBC's _The Sing-Off_ acapella competition in 2009. Pentatonix formed itself to be able to compete there, and they won the third season. Home Free won the fourth season, with one of their competitors being VoicePlay.

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

I see!! Thanks for sharing that 😊

Great analysis and break down of technique, Jennifer, you never disapoint

@0:35, I really thought she was gonna say "I may have...had a cocktail or two".

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

On the subject of Pitch Perfect: Pentatonix have a cameo as "Team Canada" at the end of Pitch Perfect 2.

Jennifer, you seem to have missed an Acapella group, Citizen Queen. The first cover they did, but not their first release, was Never Enough. The first release I saw of theirs was evolution of girl groups. If you notice they resemble PTX in their evolution, it's because Scott hoying and Ben Bram put them together. Notice the credits after their videos. Enjoy.

🌟VOCAL GENIUS'S More PTX!!

There were several acappella hits in the 80s, but it was usually backed by either a drum kit or a drum machine. Notable songs include Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band; Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin; The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Nylons, and Only You by The Flying Pickets. There are also a number of spare arrangements with only one guitar by bands like Crosby, Stills and Nash and the Mamas and Papas that feel almost acappella. But I have to admit that if beatboxing was a thing when The Nylons were at the top of their game, it would have added some extra awesomeness.

yesss how have i not found your channel until now??? love the analysis and your general commentary/reaction. fun vids

Been waiting for this reaction, it's soooo epic 🤩

Fantastic analysis as usual!!!! That was fun!!

Rockapella did the Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego theme song in the 90s, so that was much earlier than Pentatonix

I think PTX was the introduction to acapella to most of us...you should check their cover of Hallelluyah o Sound of Silence...those are amazing. As always...great vid 😇

And a beautiful half smile it is.

Love this reaction

This is soooo good

that buway buway is the beatboxer, you can hear AND see him do that.

Avi seems to be doing some of the beat boxing here, and the push of breathes for the wind sounds in this video, and i think he does something similar in PTX's cover of Bohemian Rhapsody. Kevin kills it though

Don't know if you have listened to their cover of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", but I think you'd really like that one!!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wonderful reaction. I really appreciate hearing from a vocalist.

Oh yeah! One of my favorite Pentatonix medleys. Loved this Jen. Such fun! I never get tired of hearing this video. I've shown this what, to maybe 15 people along with a Home Free cover and converted them all to A Capella fans. Love your breakdown/analyses, on point as usual and often hilarious. Keep up them great posts coming. Love it!

@JenniferGlatzhofer

Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you!

I have listened this medley so many times, but it took me until now to hear that Kirstin&Mitch managed to squeeze in couple of "Around the World"s right at the end

@TallyDrake

Жыл бұрын

Kirstin also sang Around the World during Avi's solo.

@danielolson437

Жыл бұрын

@@TallyDrake Didn't catch either of those until you mentioned them. Cool. Thanks

Check out the crystal river boys singing rainbow of love, especially the second half were the bass singer takes over, I’m pretty sure he hits a D or D1. You’ll know as your ears are better tuned. Great reaction lass looking forward to the next one👍❤️😁

This was turned into an arrangement for marching band! The French Army Band played it for their president and the former US president back in 2017.

Thanks for analyzing this. As far as I'm concerned, this is God-Tier acapella. I got a lot out of your reaction/analysis!

Keep up the good work

Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

I like your vibe. New subscriber here 😊

AVIIIII IS 🔥 AMAZINGGG

Recommend their I Just Called To Say I Love You.

has anyone asked you to react to eva cassidy? her "over the rainbow" is amazing and, in my opinion, outshines the judy garland version. anything eva sings is wonderful.

I just subscribed, enjoying your reaction! If you love Avi, PLEASE react to "Avi Kaplan, All Is Well, 7 layers sessions # 126 " It is absolutely beautiful, Jennifer!

Love this! Kind of forgot about this one, but it's so incredible! I have a suggestion. You will looove OG3NE singing 'Sing' at this Dutch show called 'Beste Zangers'. And also their at home in isolation cover of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'🌸 Love your video's, so fun and informative!

Thank you for giving Kevin the love he deserves!! 💜 Plus, next time you watch this, pls note that they almost never blink!! Only Kirstie blinks a few times. And I know those contacts were very irritating to their eyes. They bothered Kevin so badly that he ended up just having to wear the sunglasses instead!!

Mitch was the high voice? really...glad I watched this, I would have never known that.

Check out their Private Mix, they dont use mics or any production

Hey Jen ❤😂

Ptx Love Again is another great one!

I really wish that someone would react to the OG a cappella group Stright No Chaser(formed in 1996 and still touring). They are well known for their comedy version of 12 Days of Christma, Who Spiked the Eggnog as well as covers like Marvin Gaye by Charlie Puth.

Love your content always I wonder in the future you teach me how to sing🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️🥰🥰

FYI They won a Grammy for this and created in in a kitchen and Closet, Sometimes that's a better way to do things

Their 1st "video" 1st Grammy, $400 in a closet with an Iphone... Acamazing!

@perfectkismet

Жыл бұрын

This isn't true. They spent $400 on props and filmed the video in the kitchen (the audio was in a closet)... but purely because their scheduled studio time fell through. It was professionally filmed and edited, though, by Fifgen Films, for significantly more than $400. Also, pretty sure Starships was their first "real video". And their early non-official videos were the ones shot on an iPad 😉

I'd like you to do a reaction to their live performance of this medley, it will blow you mind bevause ... well you can guess! 💕

If you'd like to try a different style altogether, Jennifer, and you don't mind reaching back a little further, I highly recommend one of my favorite acappella groups - sadly now disbanded - called The Bobs. They billed themselves as "new wave acappella" and mined a VERY quirky, comedic vein that was right in MY wheelhouse, for sure. I love 'em to death. Especially early on, their arrangements clustered toward the spare end of the spectrum - not at all the full, lush sound that Pentatonix achieves.Their self-titled debut came out in '83 and includes covers of the Beatles' Helter Skelter and The Talking Heads' Psycho Killer along with a whole passel of originals that would be difficult to describe. Their second - My, I'm Large - was, I believe, the only other release to still feature founding member Gunnar Madsen. Other favorites of mine include Shut Up And Sing!, Plugged, and I Brow Club.

Please react to Avi Kaplan's collab with Peter Hollens "Black is the Colour of My True Love's Hair". It's hauntingly beautiful!

yeah. "up on the d" is where we all started