When I saw them live they came out and just stood around one single mic and sang this. The entire auditorium was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It was the most beautiful thing ever.

@janetlawson4482

2 жыл бұрын

I bet that was so emotional 😥

@professionalvampire1

2 жыл бұрын

I've only seen them live once, at a Christmas tour show in 2019. They did the same thing then, only it was with "Hallelujah". Like you said, you could have heard a pin drop in the sold-out auditorium - I think most of us were even holding our breath. The most beautiful and special moment I have ever experienced at a concert.

done live without microphones, and you could hear the audience collectively hold breath

This is so haunting and beautiful. Any time it's five of them singing without percussion, I am absolutely transfixed. I'm with you; Avi in this is stunning.

It's surprisingly soft and it shows how much control they all have because if even one of them belts, the others would be drowned out. It's also impressive because (again) it doesn't feel like a capella but it is litterally 5 people singing in harmony with no backing instruments.

Goes to show that even without making any "music sounds" they are amazing. I think it was written by Avi and Kevin.

@janetlawson4482

2 жыл бұрын

I also heard that it was written by Avi and Kevin. When you listen to Avi solo work now, you definitely can hear a strong Avi thumbprint on this.

@moonsinger8408

2 жыл бұрын

Avi/Ben Bram/Kevin/Kirstin/Mitch/Scott . Google the lyric and check the writers listed at the bottom.

@rlhcat7662

2 жыл бұрын

@@moonsinger8408 Yes, they always say officially that everyone was part of writing all of their songs, but sometimes you hear from other sources who was the primary writer and/or arranger.

Avi always blows my mind, no matter what song it is, from his work as a soloist or pentatonix or some other collaboration ... he always does! He is a great artist, they all are, but he is my favorite! I like your videos! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I find this song mesmerizing. I’ve heard that in concert they shut down lights and stand in a semicircle to sing it. I’ve been told the venue gets completely quiet and you can hear them perfectly.

Another oldie to check out, Somebody That I Used To Know.

They sing this off mic. It's unbelievable.

I adore Avi in this. I think because it's 5 part harmony and Avi is singing lyrics not just a baseline. Most say the song is written by Avi and Kevin. The bio credits PTX as a whole as composers. Beautiful song, love your reactions. 😎

@alankadair

2 жыл бұрын

The reason why the bio says PTX as composers is that they give credit to all the members on original songs. Kevin and Avi were the writers of this. Kevin had written the 1st verse and had an idea for the melody. Avi wrote the 2nd verse and together they finished out the song. It was in one of their interviews that they talked about it. To hear this live, here is the link for I think is the best video and audio they have. It was recorded in Vienna. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hX5-tI-Jnqi7hMo.html

@susanbeckmolloy9536

2 жыл бұрын

@@alankadair thank you so much. I thought they had written it, but don't like to misspeak.

@charlottevan_8

2 жыл бұрын

This song definitely has an Avi core running through it. You can hear snippets of what he'd write later for his own solo work, and you can sense the composition, theory and arranging training he had in college while he was majoring in opera and classical music. Ben Bram assisted in the final arrangement.

@PtxXtp

2 жыл бұрын

@@alankadair they used to give credit to the whole group on their originals on Ptx volumes 1-3 but ever since they released their full original album self titled Pentatonix they’ve been crediting only the members involved in writing each specific song. It’s in their cd liners. Ptx as a whole group still is given credit for the arrangements of each song though. Along with Ben Bram of course.

@perfectkismet

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've been pulling the writing credits off Amazon Music and there are very few of only the earliest songs that credit "Pentatonix". I want to say 3, could be a few more.

I love how, at the end of the song, every reactor takes a deep breath. I did the same thing the first time I heard it, because I literally forgot to breathe for most of the song! It's absolutely stunning.

@rlhcat7662

2 жыл бұрын

Yes- I noticed that, too! On this one, and on Hallelujah, too. And Silent Night.

So hauntingly beautiful! 💖 💞💖 Kirstie & Kevin were actually singing together and Kevin was hitting a lot of the higher notes. They just blend so darned well. 🤗

This song is so haunting and amazing. I have trying to learn each part (without the sheet music) by listening over and over for years... this is a masterpiece.

My favorite song of theirs, perhaps my favorite song ever. The dissonant harmonies are just gorgeous. I've heard a rumor (but have not seen it confirmed anywhere), that they actually learned to lip sync the chorus backwards and that's how they got the effect of the petals floating upwards. Another powerful thing with this song: at the end of many of their concerts, they turn off their in ears and all surround a single mic to sing the song. At one particular show, the Westboro Baptist Church was protesting outside their concert because they're homophobic and Scott and Mitch are gay. There's a video where you can hear the protestors outside, and the 5 of them huddle around a single mic and sing this song and drown out the protestors with their voices. It's truly stunning.

@cailin1375

2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard that story about the protest. That's amazing. I've heard them perform this live a couple of times and it's continuous chills every time.

@thechomiji

2 жыл бұрын

Link to fan-made video of the performance where they drowned out the protestors: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJuFuqhvic6zc7g.html - Pentatonix The World Tour / RUN TO YOU / Jacksonville Florida, Aug 25, 2019: "Singing over the protesters. Love wins." - credit SabrinaPTXtacy for post

@cailin1375

2 жыл бұрын

@@thechomiji that was hard to watch. So much love for them

Mesmerizing, aren't they?

Thumbs up before I even watch this.

@beverlykrebs4372

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, coz we already know he's gonna be blown away!!! 🙂

Loved your reaction Travis, as always. I believe Avi and Kevin wrote this. This group never fails to blow my mind!!

There's something so guttural, raw, and pure about this. From the first time I heard this to the present day, this has been one of my favorites of theirs (perhaps my favorite)! I think this is the best that Avi's ever sounded. No beatboxing, no bassline, just pure lyrical singing! This song just reaches into your soul transporting you somewhere else on the ethereal plane! Your reaction to this was basically the same reaction I had when I first saw this video. Just, so good!

The beauty of music is what it means to you. My father passed 3 years ago. He was on a pedestal and still is. I run to him with every decision I make. He’s one of those thousand angels. He takes my hand every day. I’ll always still run to him. 😔❤️

Those harmonies are absolutely beautiful! Such a lovely video it fits perfectly with the vibe of the song. Another great reaction

Such a beautiful heartbreaking song😥. I remember the first time I was listening I thought it was a breakup song until they got to -I will break down the gates of Heaven, I lost it😥. Thank you Travis for listening, probably the most emotional song I have heard from them and the fact that it’s their original, just wow❤️

This is such a heart tugging song and it is done in 5 part perfect harmony. Watch it again and listen to the words....incredible!!

Because of the many parts of this song that are sung gently, you can actually hear them breathing in unison. Impressive!

♥ When they swap their rhythm section (Avi & Kevin) for the 5-part harmony, it's simply beautiful. Check out their cover of Dreams by the Cranberries. They did Dolores O'Riordan justice!

Want to hear it live? At the end of concerts, they all surround ONE mic, and sing. It’s beautiful. Here’s part from the last concert I attended. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJWryZOdnK6okaQ.html

I just loved watching you sit there, virtually stunned, and totally mesmerized. It could not possibly have been a better reaction to this stunning original song by PTX.

The harmonies in this are epic and the timing is so tight it seems almost inhuman. Avi is the voice I zero in on because his voice is so rich and solid. He is soooooooo good!!

Somewhere on youtube there are some videos of them singing this, live and off-mic at their concerts before covid hit. It's amazing.

I don’t think I took a breath once!!! Beautiful again amazeballs and Mitch is perfection!!!

If there was any doubt about their ability to produce original music, this should silence the critics!!! Pentatonix - all of them - are amazing!!

My absolute favorite of theirs! It’s like each of their vocal cords were dipped in butter before recording this. So so smooth and delicious! 🥰🥰🥰

love this one. so sad....

Absolutely beautiful, when I first heard it I was holding my breath through the whole song. I absolutely love this song. Kevin and Avi wrote it.

Yes Travis! You were not ready😊 Now you see why I and so many others requested this unbelievable song written by Kevin and Avi They all sound beautiful and Avi is just next level great. Probably my favorite of all their songs, really. Thank you😘👏👏👏

Their harmonies are out of this world.. one of their most beautiful originals (for me) 😊

Ahhh!!! I screamed when this notification popped up. I've been waiting for this for SO long! *happy dance* Okay.....going to watch now. :) ETA: I knew you would love it! I told you it was the most beautiful thing ever :) I'm so happy you finally watched it. Avi's baseline is this shines. P.S. Avi and Kevin wrote the song together. Find video of them doing it in concert off-mic and watch it. Its amazing!

Loved your reaction to one of my favorite originals of theirs. I loved Kirstie and Kevin’s harmonies against Mitch, Scott and Avi’s trio.

Travis, you beat me to it. I was going to suggest this song to you. So nice to hear PTX singing a more mellow ballad. Another ballad that you will love is “Light in the Hallway”. I believe that Avi takes the lead and his voice is fantastic. Also, “Light in the Hallway” was the closing song featured in the TV series, “Bones”, season 11, episode 16, “The Strike in the Chord”. You need to watch this particular episode because it features Scott, Kirsten and Mitch acting. They were members of different a cappella groups in the show. You are in for a treat! Hope you are doing well.

"I will break down the gates of heaven, a thousand angels stand waiting for me. Take my heart and I lay down my weapons. Break my shackles and set me free." by far the best lyric and part for me. 😭😭😭

@rlhcat7662

2 жыл бұрын

Listen closely, and you can tell that it's Kevin that sings that high note on "set me free" before and after the resolve. It's gorgeous.

The first time I got to see them live,they sang that song off Mic which was absolutely stunning. If Pentatonix ever has a concert near you ,get tickets. You won't regret it.

I love Pentatonix & Your Reactions. I just saw their newest release of "The Prayer". It has to be one of the most Beautiful Songs they've done so far and that's saying a lot. I look forward to your reaction. It will definitely touch your heart.

This is a true Pentatonix SLAP!

@danielcarter837

2 жыл бұрын

Pentaslap

I've seen them live a couple times, and they stood around a single microphone for this and it was sooo gorgeous and perfect. thanks for the reactions, love them!

Their 1st original and my hands down favorite. I have problems ranking the rest of their songs, but for me, this is my #1. Loved your reaction as always!

THANK YOU!!! I’ve asked so many reactors to do this song and I believe you’re the first (that I know of) who actually did it! I’m so glad. This is by far my favorite!

It's the volume dynamics and dissonance that get me with this song. They are experts at using every single musical trick in the book to its full advantage, and deliver it to the point that you just can't breathe. Loved the reaction, Travis!

Loved it as always Travis!! You should start reacting to their PTXPERIENCE videos! They take you on tour with them and are so fun, and I need more videos from you I wait for yours every day! 😭😂 start at Summer 2018 ep.1! (And probably 2 bc 1 is pretty short). Fun fact that actually ties in with this song: in one of the episodes at one of their concerts there were protestors (I believe because Scott and Mitch are LGBTQ🤨🙄) and they sang this song with no mics and it was absolutely beautiful and Scott got really emotional 🥺 and they had a band group hug after!! How cute!! You get a sense of what a family they are and how much they really love each other, I hope you check them out!! 💙

@gingerjohnson1095

2 жыл бұрын

That was in Florida if that helps you find it.

@PtxXtp

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the night they got emotional and the one shown on ptxperience is from the next performance following the one with the protesters. So they were probably really emotional going into it after what they’d dealt with the time before.

@Harley_STAY

2 жыл бұрын

@@PtxXtp I’m not too sure honestly. You can hear them talking about the protestors in that video like they were there but I could be totally wrong 🤷🏻‍♀️ either way I just always think it’s a really adorable special moment between all of them! I just love it 💙

❤ Light in the Hallway. Written by Scott for his little nephew. Scott knew Avi would do it serious justice. Thank you for being a Pentaholic.❤

I love this Thanks

Some people view the stuff rising and falling as snow, based on the meaning of the the song I view it as ashes or dust. Just my interpretation, it just makes more sense than snow, Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

Try listening to this again with a loved one you lost in mind. Soooo painful and yet so beautiful. That love that tries to reach out but can not cross the border. I lost my 12 year old sister 17 years ago, and still would do anything to be able to break down the gates of heaven and just run to her. Beautiful reaction, Travis! Thank you ❤️

You definitely need to watch a live video of them singing this which they normally do off mic. It is simply stunning. Their Harmonies are so tight

PTX is wonderful, there are so many songs I love and am impressed by for various reasons. But, in my personal opinion, this is simply their best song.

In my personal top 3 of PTX songs. Love everything about it!

Dozens? Nah more like hundreds! 🤣🤣 This song always gives me goosebumps. Thanks for sharing your time with us. ☮️

Such a joy to wake up to, thank you Travis. Its just stunning isn't it. I've seen live performances on KZread of this where they put their mics down and everyone is just silent, gives me chills. Especially the one where the Westboro Baptist Church were picketing them and you could see Kevin and Kirstie looking at Scott and Mitch checking they were ok and they just sang louder and more powerfully till they drowned them out. So emotional. I don't understand how anyone has that much hate in them as that so called church. Your face says everything as you watch them. Getting closer and closer till you see them live too!

This is so many pentahollics favorite right here.

This is a stunning song. I loved it. Touches your core.

I believe Kevin and Avi wrote this

It's a beautiful song it almost makes me want to cry. I also noticed that when they are singing the verses that the snow is falling down but when they sing the chorus it goes up. Watch it and you can see what I mean.

i knew you'd be hit. This is one of my all time favorites. Gosh, I say that too much. This, Standing By, & Light in the hallway are some of the most touching songs. Anytime I need a good cry I'll play these in a cycle with a couple other songs.

My absolute favorite. You were mesmerized😊 This and their cover of Amazing Grace will be played when my ashes are spread.

This song is called true a cappella and it was a collaboration among the group. It is a masterpiece!

This was my introduction to PTX years ago, and it's still one of my favorite Pentatonix performances. The song was written by Avi and Kevin. btw: Really enjoying your reactions.

OK, I just watched it & I am now happy that you finally heard it!! It's so amazing to me that they actually wrote that! For such young people (at that time) to pen something with so much depth & emotion, it just blows my mind. They sang this at the end of their 2019 concert that I went to, and you could have heard a pin drop. We were all mesmerized by the beauty of it. There is a live version on YT & also on PTXperience where they go backstage afterwards & Scott is literally crying, saying he feels like that was the best live performance they'd ever done of that song. They are all hugging each other & it is so touching! So glad you loved it! (I knew you would though! Lol!) XO

the skill it takes to arrange something like this, just shows how crazy talented they all are. not to mention the several songs they sing in other languages like the perfume medley - kzread.info/dash/bejne/i21ppI-dipaYpbQ.html or Papaoutai (with Lindsey Sterling) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZd4q82Hk9TAmqg.html

Kirstin's part is so hard but that is Kevin singing with her not Mitch. Mitch is harmonizing with Scott.

@rlhcat7662

2 жыл бұрын

Not many people realize that that high note on "set me free", is Kevin. I've seen it live, and it is.

@marykuettner752

2 жыл бұрын

@@rlhcat7662 When Kirstin and Kevin harmonize you always hear her a little more on the first note because she is more sure of her pitch. People don't always realize that Kevin is a tenor and can harmonize with Kirstin while Mitch stays with Scott.

@rlhcat7662

2 жыл бұрын

@@marykuettner752 Yep, agree. Kevin's pitch is always perfect, but he blends so well, it's sometimes hard to pick him out when they are all singing. In this one, as each one of them is shown, the producer amped up their vocal, so we do get to hear Kev a bit better, which is so nice.

That song just held you captive until it was done with you. Loving your reactions.

Yes! I've been waiting for this one. It's my favorite of their originals. Love, love, love it. Love your reaction.

Avi and Kevin wrote it

Having a moment imagining how neither the me who watched this when it was released nor the me who saw them perform it without mics in concert could have imagined this moment of watching someone I’ve never met but appreciate so much experience it for the first time. Life is wild. Thank you for posting these videos. They are a treat.

@TeaTimeWithTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! 💜

this one makes me so emotional all the time!!!

Thank you. This is absolutely my favorite original of theirs. I will be going to their concert in Baltimore on Nov. 27th and can't wait to hear them LIVE!!!!

I so enjoyed watching this reaction. It's been a while since I watched this video, and it was wonderful to see it with you again. It is my understanding that Avi and Kevin did a lot of the writing and arranging of it, although they all probably played some part in it. One interesting note - During the chorus, when the flakes are going up, they learned to mouth the words backwards and then played the video backwards and sang over it. There are only 4 words in the chorus "I'll run, run to you", so it wasn't too hard, but it's an amazing effect. I also love how the very last humming note is like a question - it never resolves.

Beautiful! One of my favs, along with Light in the hallway.

I’m glad you loved it. I’ve been a pentaholic for years but seeing them through your eyes makes me feel like I’ve rediscovered them. When you get to Christmas songs look for Mary did you know and thank you. They’re my favorite. Love your reactions. You’re my favorite pentatonic reactor

Woohoo, my lucky day! Two new reactions to my favorite song. Thank you so much. Loved it.

Another original you should check out is Light in the Hallway written by Scott. Avi takes lead vocals and the harmonies are stunning. One of my favorites. Love your reactions...keep 'em coming!

I had not seen this before. It is beautiful perfection! Thank you for reaction.

It was written by Kevin and Avi. When they filmed the video that had to learn to sing some of the words backwards, so they could film the petals falling down and then rewind the recording and it looks like they are singing but the petals are flying upwards! Dedicated!

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!! This was my favorite song the year after it came out!! I had completely forgotten (had a baby at the end of 2014) and thanks to this I was able to add it back to my regular writing playlist. Thanks so much!! ((great reaction too lol!)) I am always, always drawn to Mitch's voice in this song. Honestly even though it's the main melodic line it's just so haunting, characteristically Mitch, so beautiful. The altered 'I'll run' line right after 'set me free' may be one of my favorite musical moments of all time, really. I love them. OH OH I wanted to tell you. Now that you've listened to them so much and pick out the lines separately so well, go back and listen to Hallelujah and listen to Avi's bass line right around Mitch's solo. He does the same line the verse before but not as obviously, it's so musically clever, you gotta listen for it, you'll be so delighted! I even want to say do another reaction to one of the EARLIEST songs you did of PTX with either your thoughts on having heard it so often if you have, or thoughts on listening to it again after having heard so much stuff in the interim! Love ya man, thanks for all your reactions!

That's the one I told you about in an early reaction. There's a live version where they were open air. You could hear people outside the Stadion hear chanting hate-patrols and they sung over it. Beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. - different topic. My bestie is contacting you on IG about your dental surg. in turkey. You were so generous to offer that opportunity recently.

They actually put sheet music out so choirs could sing it! So cool! The same with their original called White Winter Hymnal! Another great one to check out. It is considered a Christmas song I guess so you may want to wait until winter, at least. I'd love to hear your reaction to it anytime! If you look out on KZread after you react to it, you will see many groups performing it. Would love to see your take on it! White Winter Hymnal has got my vote! Thank you for your reactions! Love the Halloween shirts!

As I recall, it was written primarily by Kevin and Avi, from the PTX II EP. Officially credited tp Pentatonix and Ben Bram. Obviously, everyone contributed, but I remember hearing that Kevin started writing, got kind of stuck and Avi pitched in. I'm not 100% on that, but that's what my memory is telling me. Damn. The song makes me cry every time I hear it.

You are so right, intense is how I'd describe it also. I love your reactions.❤

I love this live. If I need a good cry I seek this song out haha. Thanks for reacting

Yay yay yay!❤❤ I knew you'd love it! When you're ready for a tear jerker, Thank You will do it!

There was such theater to their vocals.

Kevin and Avi wrote this!! PTX originals are all amazing but this one is captivating!

I saw this live, and they all put down their mikes and just sang it without all the engineering. The whole venue was quiet-you could have heard a pin drop.

To me, this was a PTX masterpiece. It didn't have their usual percussion and effects. The song just utilized their amazing vocal prowess and showed why they are the best at what they do. Incredible!!!!

And this is why IMHO you need to hear more of Avi's solo music💜💜

Loved this, love this song, I think it was avi,Scott and Kevin that wrote this. They do have a live version of, my favourite one is the one they done in Jacksonville,Florida, they sang it with matt, and a strike going on outside, and they kept getting louder and more stunning,

This was actually a full collaboration, with all five of them writing.

Ive spent the day watching all of your ptx/superfruit reactions...seriously since 2 pm Ive been on your channel. I have never clicked so fast as when I sae Run To You..and now Im crying. Thank you for my joy today, it meant so much at a serious and challenging time for me. ❤️

@TeaTimeWithTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you and I hope things get less challenging for you ! ❤️

5 part harmony using only voices...perfection.

👏👏👏 great review - mouth open for the entire thing, very still. Shows how impressed you were.

Literal gasp when I saw the notification. So glad you did this!!!!!

My favorite!!!

Definitely check out the live version that's been linked, it's incredible!! Love the videos, Travis! ❤