Some of their most popular covers have what has been called "a wall of sound", often followed by a distinct silence. It's riveting and powerful.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

It indeed is!😛

It Is a Mad World!...which is why we need PTX in it!

This video is so beautiful. I love the “shadow” of themselves walking backwards, so haunting. Their arrangements are so sophisticated. They know when to use harmonies, unissons and even silences. I am a huge PTX fan and as much as I love them all, what I love most is that the song is always the star. Great reaction. Thanks. 🤗

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much elaine! And I agree with everything you said!

Love Matt’s voice. Really love Matt and Mitch harmonies. Feel back ground speaks to the mad world we live in. Great reaction!!!!

Scott (tall blonde baritone) started the song and when Matt (bass) sang solo, Scott was just "doing" the bass.

Matt’s voice is gentle - what a great description. The bell tones are a speciality of theirs. It propels the song without the background being too “messy”. Great reaction!!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marie! Yes, it gives an extra touch to their songs!

Kirstin makes the key change in songs most of the time. If you pay close attention she makes the key change in "Can you feel the love tonight and "Amazing Grace."

@laptopgirl09

3 жыл бұрын

Sound of Silence too!

@brewswillis9783

3 жыл бұрын

Kirstin is my "Mitch". ;-)

I’m sure someone would’ve have mention but just in case...Kevin sings tenor. Scott covers the low end when Matt sings lead.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Haha indeed Becca, you're not the first :p Though, I actually knew that already, but that's why it surprised me, because in the video it seemed that way :p But thx for your comment ;)

@susanpeterson9947

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic it’s also possible that Matt’s voice was double tracked in this song. They do that occasionally, though Scott covers the bass line very well in live performances. Also regarding those higher-pitched single notes you didn’t have a name for, we called “bell tones” when I sang in church and high school choirs about a hundred years ago.

@labrat8876

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanpeterson9947 in barbershop acapella, they're called bell chords. Awesome!

Your reaction videos are so interesting, genuine, and entertaining. They enhance the experience of watching Pentatonix. Thank you for the effort you put into them.

Another great reaction! Thank you very much for reacting to this amazing Pentatonix cover. I agree about Matt's voice. It's very warm.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

With pleasure! Thx so much! Glad you enjoy my reactions ;)

Yuri - I like your reactions. I especially like how you "break it down" for us so we get an education as well as enjoy it.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Celia! So glad you enjoyed it, and that it’s kind of educational, thank you!

Your videos make my Fridays. The particular version of 'Mad World' I found mesmerizing and haunting. What is cool is that you understand music and can offer us pretty interesting commentary about the music composition and the quality and how you feel hearing it.

Great reaction. Love that you appreciate their talent. I love them.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joan! Of course, how can any musician/singer not appreciate this, it's too good :p

I think you are referring to the ‘bell tones’ they make in the background, I love those as well! Great reaction - thank you!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do, that’s a great name for those parts indeed! Thank you Laurie! Thx for watching again😉

Kevin is a tenor, that low note is Scott

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh ok, thx Angie! It just seemed that way because when they showed Kevin in the video in that part, the shape of his mouth gave me that impression :p

@bridgethaines7127

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic Scott covers the bass when Matt (or Avi prior) sings lead. Scott has an insane range for a baritone. Face it, they all have insane ranges. Also it's Kirstie (Rhymes with Thirsty), or Kirsten.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@bridgethaines7127 Thx Bridget, I know but the video made it seem a little like it was Kevin at that point :p guess I was wrong :p And when I search for the PTX members online, I find that her name is Kirstin, but I noticed that indeed they call her Kirstie.

They are going in circles in the background because "when people run in circles it's a mad world".

Endless possibilities, indeed! Thanks for posting and I hope to see you doing more PTX.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

With pleasure! :p Thx for the support! And yes, there will definitely be more PTX ;)

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT "NEW RULES X ARE YOU THAT SOMEBODY?" MASH-UP. AMAZING VOCALS, HARMONIES BY PTX? LOVED IT. ALSO, "WAVING THROUGH A WINDOW". GREAT REACTION, YURI. BILLY BOY

Those “traces” are tribute to “Donny Darko”- the movie that features this song. Bass parts are not by Kevin; he’s a tenor.

I think the fade out is to create the feeling of the mad world but also the repeated line 'look right through me' as they look almost transparent

Maybe you should do some of Keven's solo stuff. It's very impressive and I think you would enjoy him as a solo.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I probably would! I'll check it out at some point for sure, thx!

Loved this reaction Yuri, thank you - you have a new sub, keep em coming. If you watch it again, the shadows of themselves are walking backwards during the 'mad world' line. Personally I think the video shows how mixed up we can get when we spend too much time in our heads, but maybe that's just me :)

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jeannie! Oh that indeed is something I didn't notice during the video!

thank you for this reaction ... i really enjoyed it ....

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Dan, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks so much for your reaction to this, Yuri. I have really enjoyed your reactions alone and with your friend! The part you reacted to with such enthusiasm (starting at10:15 on your reaction, 2:40 in their video) is their signature 'wall of sound', the part that ALWAYS causes goosebumps. They are really known for this in their videos and in their live concerts. They don't have it in all their videos, but in enough of them that you notice it immediately. Thanks once again for the reactions and the musical knowledge you impart. I love it when I learn something new musically or something new that I might not have noticed when listening to it myself. Looking forward to more. Also you are one of the few reactors whom I love going back and listening to over again, they are that enthusiastic and joyful!!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Linda! So glad you enjoyed the reaction! And they must be singers dream to listen to at a live concert, I think! Probably gonna do one of their live performances at some point too!

Again, PTX spicing up the feeling of a quite well known song, in an elegant way Good thing of hearing their covers is that you could listen it 5 times more, each one focusing on each singer... that way the song changes a little every time ! See you in the next one

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That’s indeed the case!😛 thx!

I think one of the best compliments you can give any vocal group is not being able to pick out parts when they sing together. It is a mark of real musicianship. We are always taught to listen to everyone else singing around you and not focus on your own voice. Pentatonix simply prove this with every song they release. Magic and music together! ❤️

You already know that it’s Scott who covers the bass when Matt sings. If you want to hear Kevin’s range, you ought to react to Amazing Grace or his cover of “Down” for the top end, and his awesome throat singing in Love Again for the low end.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Would indeed be interesting to hear Kevin sing more, where you can clearly hear his voice. Thx for the suggestion!

The trace of themselves you see in the background is a nod to the movie Donnie Darko to which this was the theme song and which popularized the cover of this song. There was a video effect used in the movie that they are drawing from here.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I heard someone mention that as well, very nice recall to the movie then!👌

Excellent reaction. I'm sorry I missed the premiere. Matt's voice is so rich. Like you said a harm hug. The harmonies in this song give me chills every time I listen to it. The sounds they are making in the background that you made reference to are called "bell tones." They are experts at them. So so good. Can't wait to see what PTX reaction is next. New Rules x Are You That Somebody mash-up and Come Along are both very good, upbeat songs that I think you'll enjoy. 🙂

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hey no problem Calla, you've watched it now, doesn't matter ;) Thank you! I'll see which ones will be next. But I can already say that the Daft Punk medley and Say Something will definitely reacted to ;)

Really enjoyed your reaction again, keep up the good work!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thx so much larry! I will ;)

I believe it's AMAZING GRACE that Kevin sings more in

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps that will be for a future video :D

Yes absolutely Kevin is a tenor but I have seen him live 12 times and he can definitely hit a low note when needed.

Those "tones" where they "switch the notes" -- that's called "bell tones" by singers because the effect is like a bell choir. As for bass, Scott often backs up the bass track. Kevin is a little higher in his range (and he can go VERY high).

I LOVE YOUR REACTION TO THIS SONG/VIDEO. YOU ARE VERY INSIGHTFUL AND PICK UP ON THINGS I DON'T SEE AND HEAR. I LIKE YOUR ACCENT, TOO. WHERE DO YOU LIVE? BY THE WAY, IT IS KIRSTEN, OR KIRSTY, LIKE THIRSTY TO HELP YOU PRONOUNCE HER NAME. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. BILL

Haunting! Beautifully done.

Kudos, young man, I enjoy your reactions very much! I do search for them on purpose, actually. PTX are contagious, aren't they. If you want to enjoy Scott's bass than the SOUND OF SILENCE would be the right one. In fact, we hear Scott sings the bass in almost every song; whenever a bass singer (/first Avi and now Matt) has his own solo, Scott is the one who takes over the bass. In Sound of Silence, however, he is the first who “hits” the bass from the start. And if you'd like to hear Kevin's falsetto, you must listening to AMAZING GRACE (also enjoying everybody's tremendous talent there). By now you reacted to the songs where Matt is the bass. He is awesome no doubt; but it would be also interesitng watching your reaction to the songs where Avi was still with them. Basso profondo. Crazy! Anyway, Matt brought the new sound and bright energy into the group. And try HALLELUJAH (double reaction would be nice to watch - official and live version), IMAGINE, HAVANA ... and DAFT PUNK MEDLEY, BOHEMIAN RAPSODY and LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (they were so young back then) are "the must"! And of course DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY - no words, instruments only - just their voices. OMG, there are tones of PTX songs to listen to. Well, hope you will. Cheers from sunny Slovenia!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mutikajj, glad you enjoyed it! Well if you look a couple of weeks back, you'll see that their Sound of Silence was my first reaction video :p so definitely check that one out as well ;) There will be more of PTX of course, rest assure! ;)

@mutikajj6938

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic Oops, of course, I was watching it! Oh, I am so sorry I forgot. That's when I started following your reactions. See you - until the next video. :D

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@mutikajj6938 haha no problem man! Very glad you like them! Thx for all the info though😉

A great reaction. Please continue to do more and more Pentatonix and the Pentaholics we will flock to you. This also includes super fruit which is Mitch and Scott And Kevin has his own channel called KO His cover of Marion hills down Is phenomenal.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the info and suggestions Lesa!😌

I think the lowest I've heard Mitch's lead vocal was probably Take On Me, but I'm going off memory there. He has such a huge vocal range, but because he's so well known for his higher vocals I think his silky smooth low end can often get overlooked and people are surprised at just how low he can go. So with that said, it's possible some of those low harmonies had his voice in the mix too, but it's often hard to be sure unless you get to watch them singing it live with a good wide view allowing you to see what everyone is doing. I know others have pointed out about Kevin being a tenor, I don't actually know how low his singing range is, but he can do a kind of pseudo bass using what I assume are beat boxing related techniques (he doesn't use it here as it sounds more "electronic", I'd say), he uses it in their original Love Again. I don't think he uses it much actually because he's said it's painful to do, so not really sustainable it's more for like a short blast.

Bro, your hair is on point!!!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thx I guess :p

Their images behind them are referring to when people run in circles it's a mad world

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That indeed is a nice reference to the meaning of the song👌

@wyolinus

3 жыл бұрын

Not many notice but during the verses the images are moving forward but when singing the chorus they move backwards...beautifully subtle cinematic touch!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@wyolinus Yes, somebody told me that as well, very interesting! Well thought through!

Your cover of Say Something is wonderful. Check out Pentatonix doing Say Something. It's older, so the original bassist Avi is there, and Kevin adds some cello. You will enjoy it.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And the cover from PTX will definitely be reacted to, as it indeed is one of the songs I've covered too!

Kevin is a tenor, so usually he falls right around the middle of the tones. Scott is technically a baritone but he covers a lot of bass parts especially when Matt or previously avi have singing parts

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thx, I really wasn’t sure here, although I knew that Scott usually is the one who takes over the bass when Matt is singing. But hey, you never know, right, with their talent😛

@TransparentEclipse

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic yeah, to be honest Kevin probably could sing a bass line if he really wanted to, but I think he feels more comfortable in the tenor and maybe high baritone range. Love ur reaction, thanks for it!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@TransparentEclipse I'd assume that too, but you're probably right. Thx so much! Glad you liked it!

@TransparentEclipse

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic 👍 keep em coming

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@TransparentEclipse I will ;)

Their images moving behind them is represents “people run in circle “

Scott is doing the bass. Kevin is actually a tenor when he sings.

this song was written by Tears for Fears on their first recording

The bass note Scott

Kevin is a tenor, and they recorded their parts separately during the height of the pandemic, and they were combined in the studio.

For an amazing 5 part harmony, please react to Run to You by Pentatonix ( it's an original ), and it has their original bass Avi Kaplan. It just a beautiful song. For a wall of sound please do their cover of Imagine by John Lennon, it is hard to describe except it gives you eargasms.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I assumed that "Run to you" was a cover of the original song by Bryan Adams. Is it not? You can be sure there will be lots of PTX in the future, so many videos haha :p

@terib470

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic no, it's not a cover of Bryan Adams song. Same name different song, beautiful harmony and Avi's bass line and singing is amazing on how it guides them throughout the song. No beat boxing at all just glorious sound.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@terib470 Oh ok then, sounds interesting, thx Teresa!

A studio recording uses multiple layering to achieve a fuller sound. It may be a combination of Scott and Matt’s layered voices.

Hi Yuri, how are you doing? You look amazing.

I see folks have already let you know that Tears for Fears (TfF) originated the song, in 1982. Their version is fast and poppy, but has the same brilliant lyrics. Where Gary Jules comes in is that he and Michael Andrews completely rearranged the song in 2001 for the soundtrack of _Donnie Darko._ This is where the slow, haunting melody originates. So in a way you are correct, this is a cover of Gary's (and Michael's) *arrangement.* Take a listen to the TfF original. I didn't like it the first time I heard it, but I've grown to appreciate it a bit more since then. I still greatly prefer the _Donnie Darko_ arrangement, though.⬅ Regarding the shadow/ghostly imagery in the background, my guess is that it is a callback to the movie. It had themes of multiple realities and was intentionally "off" in subtle ways (and sometimes not so subtle). In that context seeing the Pentatonix folks with perhaps their own separate realities is quite fitting.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed they have but thx for all the detailed info, it’s pretty interesting👌 thx r0kus!

You have such a nice reaction

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bonn!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

If you want to hear Kevin, react to Mary, did you know, Amazing Grace or Imagine.

When Matt first comes in I get chills, then they do the discordant harmonies witch gives me goose bumps, and when Mitch says LOOK RIGHT THROUGH ME, I catch my self on a sob.....and the shadows behind them kind of goes along with the words of PEOPLE RUNNING AROUND..., But, as many of us with anxiety disorder, it can definately show how we feel when we are overwhelmed. Thank you once again for your reactions to PTX! P.S. There is a MSAWARENESS concert tomorrow (Multiple Sclerosis) at 5pm CT....PTX is going to be apart of it in case you want to tune in. I do believe the link is on PTXOFFICIAL.COM

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Marty! That indeed sounds like a pretty accurate interpretation of the video. Oh really? What time if I may ask?

@martycullison4095

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic 5pm CT....

@martycullison4095

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you will see this in time. It is in 20 minutes, at 7pm cdt time, I apologize for the error.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@martycullison4095 haha, well I guess it will be for another time😅 thx anyway😛

Check out Matt in the Sounds of Silence video! WOW

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Haha John, look a couple of weeks back in my vids, I already did a reaction to the sound of silence😜

@johnheizelman6160

3 жыл бұрын

@@YBPlaysMusic Just introduced to PT a couple of weeks ago and I'm addicted. Can't get them out of my head.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnheizelman6160 Haha I can definitely understand why :p they also play a lot with a nostalgic factor often, with all those well known songs they've covered so far! Even though their repertoire is wider than just covers from what I've heard :p

Would love to see you check out their cover of “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hm, never heard of that one before🤔

Awesome reaction, keep the PTX coming. Kirsten is pronounced Ker-sten but she goes by Kirstie which rhymes with thirsty.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Ok haha, thx for the info😅

@grazynawikert-unger2122

3 жыл бұрын

She is not KirstEN but KirstIN.

@troylape3848

3 жыл бұрын

@@grazynawikert-unger2122 doesn't matter, she goes by Kirstie...

@grazynawikert-unger2122

3 жыл бұрын

@@troylape3848 I know what you mean and I understand, but I also know that it is very important to Kirstin.

@troylape3848

3 жыл бұрын

@@grazynawikert-unger2122 Really, you state you understand, I was using it that way for Pronounation, not correct spelling for the reactor so nothing need to be micromanage

Kevin is a tenor. Scott still does the bass

Want a great wall of sound? Imagine - their cover of John Lennon's classic

You do great reactions. I suspect I must be early, because you should have about two orders of magnitude more subscribers than you do. The production value of your videos is well beyond most reactors that I've seen. You even do the same depth of field cinematography yourself that you called out in the PTX video (perhaps Dries had something to do with that)? Anyway, keep it up.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Allan for the kind words! So glad you appreciate the quality of my videos! Haha, well, we both have been making videos over the last couple of years but Dries does it professionally, I just do it as a hobby. But you're right, since the beginning we've been influencing each other about this. To give you some info regarding this (should you be interested haha), Dries actually started as a photographer, whilst I made simple videos back in the day, so gradually, while I was learning more about videography, Dries also got interested in videography and I learned about photography through him. And you are in fact right, he was the first one that told me about depth of field (in pictures though but for video it's practically the same thing :p ) ;)

It is very unusual but all of the members have at least 5 octive ranges, if not more. All 4 men can do some bass notes, yes even Mitch and he still go so high you have to look again. Kerstin has an equally amazing range but I have not seen anything below low alto from her, but would not be surprised if she could.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That is indeed very unusual! I'm curious to find out more about their ranges throughout different videos in the future! :D

the shadows in the background are them running around in circles - as the song states

Kevin is a tenor. I can't say he couldn't sing bass, but from hearing him it the past, I would say it is unlikely. The camera focus has a shallow 'Depth of Field'. But the way you explained it is about the same thing. :-)

If you check out Kevin's channel. You will see that he can definitely hit some very low notes

Actually, the original song is by Tears for Fears, not Gary Jules. Although, I do like his version as well as Pentatonix.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I actually didn't know that, thx AMANDA!

Kevin sings in other videos...have you reacted to Imagine yet?

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I'll probably do one of those in some future video. And no I haven't :p But there's more to come for sure ;)

Hi beautiful Yuri. How are you doing? Love you

Scott does bass

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the video made me doubt that for a minute😛

React Amazing Grace

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the suggestion Vilmarie!

It’s a Tears for Fears cover. Gary Jules covered it, so did Pentatonix. Just research the song enough to respect the creators of the song.

Just subscribed for your Pentatonix reactions! Looking forward to seeing what else is here. If you want to hear Mitch sing low, listen to "Take On Me" (no video, only audio). He goes from lower than I can hit, to higher than I can comfortably hit, and I have a pretty wide range as a second soprano (nothing compared to his, though)!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer for the support (and for the comment on my cover of “your song”😌) There will definitely be more of PTX😉

@mcstacia

3 жыл бұрын

He didn't go that low.

Kevin sings tenor, never bass.

Has anyone suggested you listen to Superfruit? That is Scott and Mitch as a duo. They do use music and I think it is a great juxtaposition of their Pentatonix work. Love both and all. Avi's solo work is amazing if you didn't know.

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rebecca! Superfruit has indeed been suggested before :p And so have a ton of other songs of them :p I think, eventually I'll do that one as well :p but probably first a couple of other ones ;)

I wondered why this reaction was over 14 minutes long. Too many interruptions...it's not necessary to comment after every phrase or bar...

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hi domn1c, I can understand your frustration with pauzes, but I have to pauze the video sometimes for copyright issues, otherwise, the video might be blocked (which makes it unwatchable). This has happened to a couple of my videos already as well. What makes it annoying, is that there's no specific explanation on when exactly a video gets blocked or not, because of this, it is different for every video. That's why I try to lower the chance of this happening by pausing sometimes. So, some reactions might get away with pausing less, but we just can't know exactly how often we should pause or not. I do appreciate you took the time to give your comment, I can always try to improve towards future videos, so thank you!

Wrong Version !!!!!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean diane? Because the original is not from Gary Jules?

Your pauses are to close together and too long Makes it very hard to watch Think of pauses like commercials . And how many you would sit through in a program before you said forget it. Less is more

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Art Dancer, I can understand your frustration with pauzes, but I have to pauze the video sometimes for copyright issues, otherwise, the video might be blocked (which makes it unwatchable). This has happened to a couple of my videos already as well. What makes it annoying, is that there's no specific explanation on when exactly a video gets blocked or not, because of this, it is different for every video. That's why I try to lower the chance of this happening by pausing sometimes. So, some reactions might get away with pausing less, but I just can't know exactly how often I should pause or not. I do appreciate you took the time to give your comment, I can always try to improve towards future videos, so thank you!

@YBPlaysMusic

3 жыл бұрын

And then, "Less is more" also fits in the sense that the less pauzes I do, the more chance there is for the video getting blocked. But like I said, there's no definitive length of time that's described for this...