Scott has soooo MANY sides!

They usually become the Wall of Sound at some point perfection. Imagine had my favorite Wall so far.

@amyerffmeyer4347

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Love "Wallof Song"...perfect!

My favorite part of this is that if you have seen any interviews with PTX, they say all the time that Scott is the one that always forgets lyrics. They gave him a part that wasn't even English and he freaking rocked it. I really feel like Scott gets forgotten about sometimes but not only can he do great in lower register and higher register but he also writes a lot of music and, if it wasn't for him PTX wouldn't exist. Him and Ben Bram are they ones that put the whole thing together for the sing off.

@amyerffmeyer4347

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He is their rock...think that's why he often opens a song...

@milissaleatherwood6837

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@@amyerffmeyer4347 Kevin is my favorite member but everyone in PTX are aliens. I saw a reactor the other day that was watching Kevin's cover of "down" and he was like, "this is why I have no talent, Kevin and PTX took it all" it's 100% accurate and I feel that reactor's pain.

@Maggie_cats

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​@@amyerffmeyer4347 equipment

This is my anxiety relief song by them. This is what I play to feel grounded, to feel grateful, to feel right sized (humble). They did a phenomenal job with this one. Everyone shined, everyone stood out as their best self in this. They released it too late to be considered for that years Grammys, but most agree this should be their 4th Grammy.

@melissacoviello2886

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You should watch Seasons of Love (live on the 4th of July) it’s my favorite Kirstie moment. And then check out Defying Gravity by Superfruit (Scott and Mitch) you have to watch passed the SUBSCRIBE screen for the bloopers on most Superfruit videos. and then also check out Waving through a window, by Pentatonix.

I would suggest you listen to the Celine Dion and Andrea bocelli version, then listen to the Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin version of this song and you will get a grasp of what pentatonix did here. This is a phenomenal mashup that hardly anyone realizes. It's just out of this world the talent and creativity they all possess along with their arranger Ben Bram. Great reaction. Thank you 🙏🏾❤️✌🏾

Written by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa, and Tony Renis. Originally recorded in two solo versions for the 1998 film _Quest for Camelot,_ in English by Celine Dion and in Italian by Andrea Bocelli. This was followed by a duet version with Dion and Bocelli which was released on their studio albums, _These Are Special Times_ (Celine Dion's album) and _Sogno_ (Andrea Bocelli's album). See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prayer_(Celine_Dion_and_Andrea_Bocelli_song) It's a beautiful song, and I love Pentatonix's version of it. And you're absolutely right about Mitch's voice being angelic when he's doing the initial solo. Also note that he's almost whispering on "just like any child," like a breathy child's voice. Mitch has marvelous control of his timbre. I'm glad that you've noticed how close Kirstin's voice is to Mitch's. Many people don't quite believe that she can sing as high as he can, largely because of the times when they've arranged songs so that Mitch jumps in to finish the high note on one of Kirstin's solos (I'm thinking primarily of that high "For me-e-e" in "Bohemian Rhapsody," which Kirstin could have done just fine herself - I'm guessing that since Mitch had been taking Freddy Mercury's role they wanted him to be included in that "me").

Another one of my favorites from them is Amazing Grace. Shows the talents and vocals of ALL five of them. It is another gorgeous setting as well.

@TexasRose50

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Yes! Amazing Grace(my chains are gone)is absolutely gorgeous!!

This song does truly get you in a spiritual mood. I grew up in a Catholic family, and even taught Sunday School for over a decade. As I have aged though I have pulled away from organized religion. Listening to their music, it makes me believe in angels and miracles. Spiritual is a perfect word for how I feel when listening to them! Thank you for your PTX reactions! I'm really enjoying them!

Thanks for the shout out to Matt. I'm nowhere nearly as talented as Matt Salee, but as baritone, and a bass on my good days, it's nice to hear someone recognize a really exceptional talent.

"The Prayer" is originally from the 1998 animated movie, "Quest for Camelot". Only a short version of the song (about 90 seconds) appeared in the actual movie, sung by Celine Dion. It was also from a different point-of-view, being a mother watching her daughter start off on a dangerous journey, so the first verse of what you hear PTX do (basically Mitch's opening solo) is about all there was in the movie, just change the words "we" and "our" to "she" and "her". "The Prayer" became most famous as a duet between Celine Dion and the Italian operatic tenor, Andrea Bocelli. It won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1999 and a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2000.

@allisonthorp4295

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It also launched Josh Groban’s career! David Foster helped launch Groban’s career at the age of 17 by calling on Groban to stand in for an ailing Andrea Bocelli at the rehearsal of a duet with Celine Dion, “The Prayer,” at the 1998 Grammy Awards. The video is amazing! He was studying at Carnegie Mellon at the time and had no recording experience or anything.

@ms_scribbles

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And on an only slightly related note... watch Quest for Camelot. It is a really underrated animated movie.

@indigohalo3421

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Yes..they are amazing also..

Matt is the only one with a music degree. Scott and Kirstie each did a year of college. Kevin graduated from Yale pre-med. I'm sure they all have voice coaches

@avionterria7855

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Kevin is a classically trained Cellist. He also plays piano and other instruments. He performed at Carnegie Hall twice, a different instrument each performance. Kirstin, Scott and Matt met in highschool musical theatre. Scott wanted their group to audition for the Sing-off. He discovered groups had to have a minimum of 5 members. They found Kevin on KZread, the beat-boxing Cellist. Avi was referred by a friend of a friend. Their audition was their first time ever performing together as Pentatonix. I literally watched their formation...millions were blessed to witness. It was beautiful. 2011

Scott loves Broadway - so does Kirstin. Scott, Kirstin, and Mitch were all in the same high school performing arts program. Scott and Kirstin graduated the year before Mitch: they both went into musical performance programs at different universities. Scott met arranger (and baritone) Ben Bram that year; Bram has arranged the vast majority of PTX music, although the groups makes lots of changes as they rehearse and get into it. Mitch went directly from high school to The Sing-Off with the others; he missed his graduation for the audition. ETA: When those three were in high school, they had a vocal group just called The Trio. So if a reactor refers to The Trio, those are who is meant.

I have been waiting for you to react to this one! And I wasn’t disappointed- your face was sooo expressive. The vocals here are phenomenal, and I really think this arraignment and performance are Grammy worthy. Thank you!

Hey,friend, great reaction! If you love Broadway (Kirstie was in Kinky Boots a few years back) here's some covers you'll love- Waving thru a Window (Dear Evan Hanson), Seasons of Love live, Superfruit(Scott & Mitch) Defying Gravity(Wicked)& with friends the Frozen medley,La la Land medley, Hip Hop goes Broadway 1&2, Pop goes Broadway, & PTX performance of What is this Feeling? from A Very Wicked Halloween! Did I miss any, friends?

My mom passed away 6 weeks ago after a 9 year battle with dementia, this song bring me so much comfort. Absolutely beautiful!!!

@sandyleewhite

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❤❤❤ *So sorry for your loss* ❤❤❤

@bbm4473

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Sorry for your lost. My condolences. Sometimes music hele the pain. I am going throw that now. Take care all love.

💕💙🎶🎵🎶**IF THERE IS MUSIC IN HEAVEN, IT WOULD SOUND LIKE PENTATONIX** 🎶🎵🎶💙💕

Loved your reaction! Hoping this will earn them their fourth Grammy. It is such a beautiful song. Please do more PTX. I love your breakdowns and appreciation of their talent.💕💕

I'm an ex hockey player, Brockton mass home of Marvin Hagler and Rocky Marciano..Damn, Mitch can sing..Gives me a smile, all of them

"The Prayer" was written for 1998's "Quest for Camelot" by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, who were major songwriters in the 70's and 80's and beyond. In the movie Celine Dion did a short version with different lyrics, voicing the mother, and Bocelli did a full solo version in Italian during the credits. They later recorded a duet version which appeared on both their albums. About 10 years later Dion did a live TV version with Josh Groban that was a hit.

The song is not an original and has been around for a couple of decades. The version I’m most familiar with was a duet by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. PTX did an amazing job with it.

I LOVED this reaction. This song is a masterpiece. I don't even know where to start. Watch Frozen medley by superfruit. What else? Hip Hop goes Broadway part 1 and 2 by Superfruit. Pop goes Broadway. All superfruit. Since you like Broadway... 🙂 Mitch. What can you even say? This is literally one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in the history of ever. If you ever want to cry, just turn to this.

@tiffanytosh1569

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Also check out Superfruit’s Defying Gravity from the Wicked soundtrack.

I agree about Mitch. Most covers Pentatonix does, they can't really showcase what Mitch is capable of doing. But this song the Prayer was able to give him that opportunity. Also FYI, I've been waiting so so so so so long for you to finally react to the prayer by Pentatonix lol. Glad you finally did

terrific reaction all your reactions are terrific 🎶💖

This was written by the late, great Leonard Cohen. He heard PTX version & said ít was not only the best cover he heard. It is his all-time favorites!!!

Loved watching your face as you reacted to this. If you loved hearing Kirsty belt, you need to react to Amazing Grace. She soars!

Check out Amazing Grace

You asked about Scott's musical background. From a very young age, Scott was very dedicated to have his life in music and entered several of the "talent" shows. I believe it was a version of "America's Got Talent" for youngsters where he made it to the finals. All through high school he sung in all the choirs and with Mitch and Kirsten whenever he could(did you know these 3 went to school together?) After high school Scott entered USC as a Music Business major. At the end of his freshman year, he entered Pentatonix in the NBC show, "The Sing Off". They of course won the competition and have been performing ever since.

Pentatonix will pierce your heart.

Close...with respect to Scott, it's operatic in this song. Makes sense, he has a musical theatre background. Mitch and Kirstie have a similar voice range.

@hernameispekka_Rebecca

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Nah, its not operatic. Classical yes, operatic no. An opera singer reacted to this and praised them for not trying to fake opera it.

If you want to hear a really good song for Kirsten then I recommend you listen to "Say Something". She's the lead in that one and really gets the emotions across.

@pughead2

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100%

@shortybarnesyanik

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Or Seasons Of Love from Rent since he loves Broadway!

No stress in his voice when he hits those high notes

I agree with the others, you should check out Amazing Grace. They are all amazing in it, especially Kirsty. And if you want more Kirsty focused music, highly recommend "Say Something" and "Shallow". "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" will make you fall in love with Kirsty for all sorts of reasons. 😏

Mitch and Kristine have the same singing teacher since age 8. Scott and them were friends and in the same choir in high school in Texas.

Scott is the PERFECT balance for Mitch in this song!! LOVELY!!!

You are so right about Matt’s base (and I’ll say Kevin’s percussion) are priceless. The whole production is amazing. To me, this should get a Grammy. It’s interesting that you mentioned Kirstin and Mitch’s tones being so alike at times. I have pointed this out at other times. If you will listen they sound exactly alike at 10:29 (Kirstin) and 10:32(Mitch).

You should check out Amazing Grace. Kirstin is phenomenal in that one. Great reaction, new (Pentaholic) sub ☺️

It's good to cry sometimes..Omg, this got to me..

Matt holds the group together and leads the way. He just wraps his bass around the group and holds their feet to the ground so they don't ascend to Heaven each time they sing. They are all gifts to the world. You should watch their cover of Imagine

If you have not checked it out, yet, there is a behind the scenes video of “recording of Evergreen” which was filmed during the 2nd of the two weeks allotted to complete the Evergreen album. One of the clips shows a discussion in which Scott and Ben Bram discuss this song with Kirsten. It also gives you a glimpse into how they create their sound.

Love your reactions. Your next should be "Can you feel the love tonight" and "Shallow".

Their Amazig you can feel the music going through your body what an experience .My favorite group number 1 they are the best

God's great children at their very BEST.... Semper Fi Rob.

I think I just said this in my last comment but I really enjoy your reactions & input. They more you listen to them the more you understand them and I appreciate your comments. Can't wait to see more! If you'd like to check out their beginning, I'd suggest watching their Sing-Off performances. The 5 of them met for the first time a few days before the audition and I think the audition was the first time they performed together.

Oh my God, this just crushes me everytime i hear it. Andrea and Celine Delon sang this too. Gorgeous.

@billiemchone6683

Жыл бұрын

Dion, not Delon-duh.

Great reaction, as always! Yes, Scott interpreting Andrea Bocelli is definitely a different expression for him, though I would call it more opera than broadway in genre. I think Scott does a great job, considering how far outside his usual wheelhouse he's reaching. Consensus seems to be his Italian has an American accent, but is perfectly acceptable otherwise. And I totally agree with your comment on their closing remarks. That upbeat "HI!" can really startle you out of a mellow moment! But PTX does love to keep us on our toes.

There are no lead singers in pentatonix as it should be they are all equally amaizing !

I absolutely love this song!! I hope that they’ll be recognized for a Grammy for this!!

Love your reactions but mostly I love that you're a rapper with pink ruffly curtains and a big spoon in the background!

@Kaytrinelise

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I love that spoon! My parents had that in our kitchen!

@ajonteampanalo

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And he says “any-who”, he’s adorable 🤣

I heard the Celine Dion and Andre Bocelli version first but I am addicted to this version.

Only discovered you and pentatonix on journey through KZread rabbit hole. In UK and don’t know anyone familiar with this archipelago group. Love your presentation and reactions. ❤

Go forth my son and find many, many, many more Gobsmacking, jaw dropping Pentatonix songs. You’ll be a Pentaholic before you know what hit you. We’ll come too the Gang. 😱👍🙏❤️🇬🇧🙏❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Great reaction as always to PTX videos. You are so knowledgeable and speak so intelligently about the songs you react to, it's a joy to hear your reactions. I hope you can react to one of their newish albums with all original songs called "The Lucky Ones".

I absolutely love that you go back and listen again. You are just absolutely amazing!!

That "Hi" is just them breaking the spell they cast on us...

I love when masters of different musical genres can still truly appreciate one another's talent! Thanks for a wonderful reaction of this entirely different type of music than your own. You are a true musician!

Another great reaction. This is a stunning song and video. They have a behind the scenes for this. Pretty cool.

@sylvia9049

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I sometimes think that Scott's voice is dismissed and underrated as just "Pop". His voice is so much more than that. There is so much emotion and soul and talent. Kirstie as is underrated but has been getting more recognition since "Kinky Boots".

Next upgrade cover to react by PTX is... Imagine

Great reaction ☺️ PTX Broadway suggestions- Seasons of Love, Waving thru a Window, Superfruit Defying Gravity. Not technically Broadway but Todrick Hall feat PTX Wizard of Ahs and Superfruit Frozen medley are broadway-ish lol.

It does not get better on this earth that this cover. They are flawless. I’m pretty sure they are aliens from planet 🌏 song

My favorite of all

They dont do covers. They do UPGRADES. 🎵❤🎶

Such an amazing rendition! Mitch takes the high notes that most people know only Celine Dion for. And no disrespect to her,. this is just better. Scott is always amazing and has also shown his preference for pop/R&B type vocals. As a former choir/chorus/singer and teacher I have so much respect for him going back to (what I assume) would be some choral roots in singing that gorgeous Baritone Italian. Kirstie here is the true "Broadway voice" as they all have grown vocally. Matt is amazing, as you pointed out in holding this all together! And Kevin is never to be left out because he's never not amazaballs.

You need to see Amazing Grace! you will love that one!!

I am always so happy to watch people react to this one. PTX did a phenominal job with it. This one and their Amazing Grace are my favorites from them. So glad you reacted to The Prayer!

Awesome reaction. If you love Broadway, Pentatonix did a cover of “Waving Through A Window” from Dear Evan Hansan. Also, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from Lion King. Oh and “Seasons of Love”, which is a live performance.

PTX PERFECTION 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I've watched so many reactions and I know it's a ton to take in, so much is happening it's crazy. However, I've not found anyone who pointed out that at the end there was Kevin laying down the smooth sauce, respect!

Just AMAZING!! LOVE PTX ❤️❤️❤️

best cover of the prayer I have ever heard

Kevin doesn’t always get any credit for his amazing Beatboxing either 😢 . That guy is a master of his trade. Too say he was going too train to be a doctor. That man was born too Beatbox. He’s incredible at what he does and what can come out his mouth. ❤❤❤❤🙏❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

They don't do covers... They do upgrades!

For a Mitch solo, check out his cover of Billie Eilish’s Your Power.

I love it when artists react to different genres of music! Came for PTX, subbed for you. I am going back through your a cappella reactions and looking forward to more reactions from you.

If you want to see the most amazing performance of The Prayer then you need to react to Marcelito Pomoy on the Wishbus. You will not believe what you are hearing. He also has excellent performances on AGT the Champion Edition, but The Prayer really needs to be the first. Hope you react soon. Please and thanks! 🙏🏼👍

Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli originally performed this for a movie back in the late 90s.

It was actually written by Carole Sager and John Foster FOR Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion to sing, for their voices.

This is sung originally by Celine Dion and Andre Bouchiili (sp.).

Now you really need to watch the version that Marcelito Pomoy does on the wish bus 107.5

Review the beat boxer: Kevin Olusola doing the song "Down". Amazing at all that he can do.

It was written for the movie Quest for Camelot, and was sung by Celine Dion. She later did a duet with Andrea Bocelli. Other people have done covers of this song, as well.

It’s a cover by Celine Deone and an opera singer . Look it up

@dawgeral333

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Andrea Boccelli was the opera singer, I believe. I may have mis-spelled his name. Sorry.

I loves these guys

Amazing, thoughtful reaction.

Mitch is an awesome contra tenor with ridiculous range. Thanks for pointing out Matt Sallee's solid bass background.

I really love Disturbed doing Sound of Silence..

Great job. Please react to more Pentatonix, and consider some older a capella groups like Take 6 and the Manhattan Transfer.

I agree, Pentatonix sings like otherworldly angels, then after the song is done they are just laughing it up in normal voices like a bunch of young silly friends 😅

Great reaction.

Many of the times people think the song has been "worked" in studio, it is just the skills of Mitch and Kirsten to blend or compliment each other's voice work. you think you hear reverb, no it is the two of them just a hair off timed, you think you hear an autotune effect, no they come in with one on a note and the other comes in on the 3rd harmonic, and some times it has sounded like a stepper effect and just the skills of the group doing one octave step notes. They do have way too much talent to be simply human voices.

Mitch is singing Celine's part and Scott is singing ndre Boceli part.

Thank you for the reaction. ✨🎶✨Have you ever heard the TNT Boys. Worth every minute. They are as good as pentatonics but kids Try A Million Dreams or Silent Night

Josh Groban and Celine Dion sang it together too. Also stunning.

@allysonwarren1226

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Originally "A mother's prayer"

Rob I agree with your appreciation of Mitch and Kirsten, Pentatonix rules

She has just a more mellow sound....where Mitch's voice is a crystal sharp and clear high pitch.

Heavenly Choir....those bell chords are just dreamy.

I’m not the least bit religious but the sound like angels and listening to them, for a little while, I actually believe in God and heaven.

Mitch and Scott (especially Mitch) carried this. This is absolutely gorgeous. Also, I recognize that logo, lol. We lived in Champaign for about 6 yrs before we moved to Texas. I worked at the University. We'll actually be visiting soon.

he covers bass when the bass is singing.Mitch has the most rang i have ever heard in a counter-tenor more than four octaves

If you haven't listened to Say Something, you are in for (another) Kirstie treat.

Mitch is a natural countertenor, or contra tenor... very rare.