PENTATONIX - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Vocal Coach Analysis & Reaction

Finally...ive found a person whose reaction was just as entertaining as a PTX performance. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

The delight in your eyes on the opening bars is to be treasured.

If there's a RUclips creator who can react, analyse, explain, entertain, share love and good vibes, and make someone's day in one video, all at the same time, it's Lolli.
If you want to hear Kirsten, Mitch, and Scott's raw unpolished (yet phenomenal) voices, you just have to watch Superfruit's Frozen Medley (they were called Superfruit before they turned into Pentatonix with the rest of the guys). It's a zero production one take vi, and it's just fun and laughter, especially the bloopers at the end. It's 100% worth (needed actually) checking.

Thanks for mentioning the importance of Kirsten in this one. Her role is so often overlooked.

This reaction is outstanding. Definitely a favorite for me. Lolli is also looking fabulous and her hair is perfect

First time I've ever seen someone break down their background dums. Thanks. They're the best air instrument band ever! You're the best. I love how giddy you get.

I’ve heard a lot of great reactions to this cover by PTX, but this is by far my favorite. I loved hearing you break down the parts, and appreciate each of their contributions. I think you’re the only person who I’ve seen review this who mentioned that the guitar solo includes harmonics by Scott and Kirstie, which I agree, really sells the realistic guitar sound, That and Mitchie bending his vocals like a string. Hearing this live is mind-blowing. They like to use it for their final encore. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for this fantastic reaction!

The wind sound at the beginning was Avi -- he's not only a gorgeous operatic bass, he's also shockingly skilled with overtone singing.

The megaphone is a prop in the most literal sense of the word. There is a video of them doing this song live, no megaphone and sounds exactly the same. The shooting stars are a tribute to Dr. Brian May, astrophysicist and guitarist extraordinaire. Just more PTX goodness which you can never have enough of.

Brian May was impressed with Mitch's reproduction of his guitar solo (with wha-waw). Even more impressive is that the megaphone is a prop and he gives the same sounds onstage in a live performance without the prop.

The left/right pan on "little high, little low" is in the Queen original -- this was just homage to that.

Pentatonix bohemian rhapsody insights
. So, some things to know about this cover and video: -It took PTX years to get the arrangement to where they felt they could do the original masterpiece justice. -The cover, and especially the video, was meant to be an homage to Queen. Some of the moments paying respect were: The mono-recording of the line "easy come, easy go" followed by the panning of the voices from left to right on the line "little high, little low" (which is how the original was recorded), obviously the flashlights being used to mimic the lighting on the operatic part of the original video, the four shooting stars to represent the four members of Queen, as well as acknowledge the fact that Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist, and the overhead shot of them lying on the couch is to represent the Sheer Heart Attack album cover. -The megaphone was just a prop. It is not needed to reproduce the electric guitar distortion. -PTX can, and does, perform this live with no backing track...something even Queen and the Great Freddie Mercury could not do. -Freddy once said he didn't care what people did with his music as long as they "...don't make it boring, darling!", so I think he would absolutely approve. -The overall video--with the "living room" and couch--is an homage to Pentatonix's own journey as a group. They lost their record deal right after winning the Sing Off and moving to LA, so they started putting out videos on RUclips, performing covers. They would sit on the couch in Kevin (beatboxer) and Avi's (bass) living room and just record themselves on Mitch's (counter tenor who took the lead on this song) iPad. Some of their earliest videos went viral and they eventually were able to secure a new deal, record an EP, go on tour, release chart-topping albums and win three Grammy awards...so they moved out of the living room and down this new, unknown road. At the end of the day, though, they're still the same choir-nerds they've always been; just happy to sit together on a couch and sing. Also when Brian Mays heard it..he posted it on his web site with the word "enjoy"

I kinda expected there would be some squeals of delight in this reaction, I was not let down. 😁

This is why we love Fairy Voice Mother 🎉. You not only celebrate such a great group and cover along with us, but provide that detail on why it's so great on arrangement and execution with dissection.
In this case breaking down the tremendous background support Kirstin , Kevin, and Scott did and how they did it to fill in the guitar chords and crisp arpeggio sections.
I didn't even notice before everything Kirstin was doing specifically to be the ultimate team player rover in this song

Nice analysis. I like that you highlighted how important Kirsten’s part is even though not the lead. A lot of people don’t notice what she is doing in support of Mitch and Scott

Once again after watching numerous coaches reacting to this already, you brought up multiple small details that were missed, confirming my theory that you are in fact a musical genius, hiding amongst us. 😀

That was F***ING BRILLIANT

Regarding the wind noise you speak on at 4:46, I'm about 85% sure that that is Avi and it isn't dubbed in after. I'm pretty certain he has mastered the ability to sing bass notes with his throat/mouth/tongue and make wind noises with his lips/teeth at the same time, similar to his ability to do Mongolian Throat Singing. Another instance you can see/hear him at this is in Pentatonix's Daft Punk Medley, around the 1:57 mark; there you can clearly see his lips formed for the wind noise and see his larynx moving like he's hitting his bass notes.

Nice to see you back on the a cappella train again, if only for one song. Your reactions are always entertaining, and it is nice to have a reviewer put effort into their editing instead of "push record, push stop, upload."

Late to the party here, but I love your reaction! One thing you pointed out that I totally agree with is how full these five people make this song sound. When they competed on The Sing-Off, one of their competitors, the Dartmouth Aires, include this in an excellent Queen medley. They only did the Scaramouche section, but even with 16 members, they didn’t sound nearly as good. One of the Aires’ biggest issues was a notable lack of a strong low end, so they couldn’t get the fullness that Avi’s powerful bass gives PTX here.

Avi is crazy talented where he could lay the baseline and do the wind noise all at once! How he does it? Idk... But he has done similar things live where he would lay a constant baseline and hum/whistle something higher over it. There's a video of him doing it at a concert on RUclips

To me Pentatonix are by far the best akapela group I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. I have followed them for years. I love how humans can come together and crwste beautiful things together for us all to enjoy and go on a journey with.
Of course I will always love Queen. Absolutely love this vocal analysis and reaction like always. Music is the language of the soul

I'm so sorry that your b*tch knee is making you grumpy! Watching this video dissolved all of my own grump, and now my face aches from smiling because your joy is just infectious! I adore you. 💖
My parents are flying out from NYC next week, and I'm taking them to see Pentatonix on 12 September. None of us have ever seen them live, and you have increased my excitement 100-fold! 🥳

🎼✨️✨️✨️🎼.. okay Lolli .. your reaction geta a hundred stars ! . Who am I kidding ? .. more like 16,866 stars. You are a clever musician. The song is off the charts , I have heard it quite a bit , and I am still baffled. I am so glad you reacted to this masterpiece. All of the si gers from Pentatonix are exquisite !!!!!!! TY Fairy Voice Mother. Made my night ... ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️🤍🧡🤍☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️

I've seen a lot of reactions to this, but you are the first to point out Kirsty's role in supporting the others; thank you for that. As for other recommendations, I keep hoping for someone with a music background to react to Bob Seger, Turn the Page (live at Cobo is a good version).

Damn, your analysis is f*cking ON POINT. I’m really, like sincerely impressed.

Thank you for your amazing explanations of how they were able to make certain sounds. You have an incredible voice and range, and I love the way you can mimic others’ voices. Most of all, I appreciate your love of music, and the performer’s efforts in sharing their skills.

Mitch's voice is truly out of this world.

The thing is, you always gotta respect the tiny dude who can properly sing "mama, I just killed a man".

Among Kirsten’s many talents… her voice… as a sound is among the most beautiful thing my ears have ever heard.

Dear Fairy Voice Mother... I have been waiting on tenterhooks for you to react to another Pentatonix video. It seems like forever ago you did the last one, but this was certainly worth the wait. Joyful, comprehensive, entertaining analysis, as always. The next time you're moved to share some PTX with us, please consider their cover of Kiiara's "Gold." The original is a digitally enhanced, over-produced and yet unremarkable song (in my opinion) the wizards of Pentatonix stripped down to a one-take exhibition of vocal gymnastics that I think will surprise and delight you. PTX and FVM... it doesn't get any better! 🥰

I just saw them live in Phoenix Saturday. BoRhap was one of their encore songs, and it was fantastic. They also invited the audience to sing along, and all 20,000 of us did just that!

Not really listened to Pentatonix much, I’ve been more into VoicePlay but after this I must listen to more!
Great reaction and breakdown as always, amazing 🌹🌹🌹

You're the best Lolli!!! Best analysis.👩‍🎓 Best reactions.😲 Best demonstration.🗣
Lots of love to you!!! ❤🫂

This is why I love your reactions! They are unlike any other even within Voice teachers. The way you broke down how they split the chord amongst themselves blew MY FREAKING MIND! I’ve seen this video and heard this song countless times and seen reactions to it and not one has highlighted that. You made me fall in love with this arrangement all over again. Wow!

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The Fairy Voice Mother is smiling at the great music! WOW!
I needed this, really :)
Your colorful nails, your red lips, your fancy glasses,
your overwhelming smile, your perfect fingers,
your deep eyes, your amazing soul, your outstanding talent...
this video gathers it all, I'm bowing to you, my mistress :)
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Let up hope it is just a beginning of New World :) With The Fairy Voice Mother as THE King and the Queen! ;)

My cheeks are as sore as yours. My pleasure is seeing your pleasure. So happy this finally got posted. This was perfect to take the grump away. btw, the break down of the dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dums was outstanding.

It is hard to believe this perfect group could survive losing a member even though we know they did. It actually surprises me that the rest stayed together as they all have solo quality voices.

I loved how you started out describing the acoustics of the room they were in. Then they sang, "Is this real life, is this just fantasy" and the walls opened up to show it was not a real room after all, just a fantasy. That was the most perfect setup ever! 😂

Now that‘s what I call an analysis! Best analysis of this piece I have seen so far!

Your joy is infectious! Yes, PTX as a group has a SPECIAL ENERGY ❤️🤘

Fantastic informative reaction! I love the 'Grassi guitar' - the megaphone is just a prop though for the video, Mitch sings the guitar solo live just with his voice and it sound sjust as good! I really think they should have won a Grammy for this one. It is one of the best a cappella arangements ever in my opinion. Brian May thinks so too. He posted it on his socials when it came out with just one word 'Enjoy'. They waited six years before doing this one because they wanted to do it justice. They are just aliens from the planet vocal genius! I love them all but I'll be a Mitch fan for live. I've been a Pentaholic since they started in 2012 but only managed to see them live for the first time in May this year in London and they were phenomenal. In nearly 40 years of going to concerts I've seen some amazing artists but none of them were a patch on PTX live. I think the fact they are so close and Mitch Scott and Kirsty have known each other since they were 8-10 years old and sang in high school together is what makes them so in sync. They were born to sing together - along with Kevin and now Matt. Matt had big shoes to fill in Avi but he has been brilliant. I would really recommend some of their original music - it's very underrated. Their brand new song I Rise is amazing and really anthemic!

Great reaction Lolli. You pointed out things on the guitar solo no one else has, that it wasn't just Mitch on the megaphone. Brilliant dissection of PTX's performance. BTW, for your viewing pleasure, I recommend "[Behind the Scenes] - Bohemian Rhapsody - Pentatonix". It is their video of them filming and staging Bohemian Rhapsody.

Ms Lolli,
As usual, you’ve made the music magic! PTX put five years into this song and I think we all agree that they really accomplished something. I love how you always point out something that I had never noticed, and I’ve seen this video a hundred times before. Having to do with your post about your health issues, I’ve been through a lot of instances where my body has betrayed me, so I know what you’re going through and I’m sending my love and prayers for improvement of that naughty knee.

These guys are just flippin amazing alien unicorns! It took them 5 years to feel ready to do this song and to do it the justice that it deserves. They are all massive Queen fans. Brian May, lead guitarist from Queen, heard this song when it came out and posted a link to his socials with the one word comment 'Enjoy!' I feel like that is giving Queen's Seal of Approval right there!
They also inserted a lot of references and easter eggs into this video in tribute to the original video - which by the way, if you haven't seen - you should probably check it out! Queen couldn't perform this song live because of all the layering they did in post! And not only can Pentatonix do this Live, but the Mitch Grassi Guitar has no need for a Megaphone. Mitch just saw it lying around the set and decided to use it to draw attention to who was doing the guitar solo part - the megaphone was not on, Mitch can do this live!
The couch is in reference to their beginning videos where they recorded themselves on various of theirs couches to post onto RUclips after they were dropped by Sony because they didn't think that Acapella would be popular enough to sell records. It is also a tip of the hat to Wayne's World movie scene with the car and head banging to this song which brought in a whole new generation to Queen's music!
The part where Mitch is laying on the couch is in reference to Freddie's death and the members walking alongside are his coffin's Pallbearers. A lot of the visuals in here are in tribute to the original video's trippy graphics; like when they all line up and do the 'oh, oh, oh's' one after the other, and also when they line up behind Kirstie standing on the couch only to fan out behind her with their vocal parts.
The shot of the sky is in tribute to Dr. Brian May who is Queen's lead guitarist and also an astrophysicist! Each shooting star represents a member of Queen. When they all collapse onto the couch with the shot from above is a homage to the cover art of Queen's record 'Sheer Heart Attack'
Also I am pretty sure, Mitch is a reincarnation of Freddie Mercury - one...he can grow the Freddie Stash and looks so much like Freddie that it is kinda creepy - two...he can sing just as high if not higher than Freddie could - and three...Freddie died 8 months before Mitch was born!

You have a wonderful ability to lead us down a path that shares the technical creativity that creates the music, and to share your emotions and emotional responses at the same time. At some point in my life, I realized that the power of art is to evoke emotional responses within people. Be it cinema, music, poetry, visual art, dance, etc, we all have the capacity to allow art to help us connect with emotions within us.
I believe that this is why so many actors and musicians end up with stalkers, since the stalker is not able to separate their emotional response to the art from the actor/artist who is creating the art.

I took my wife and granddaughter to see Pentatonix live in Charlotte NC this summer and they were awesome.

I am so pleased this got released by RUclips in the end. Was worth the extra weeks wait I’ve been checking the feed since last weekend. Outstanding review of this brilliant song.

RUclips notifications suck, I’m so sad I saw this 9 days after you posted it. But I’m so glad I finally saw it. Your energy and reactions always make me so happy! They are the trio, they belong together! They perform this live! Queen’s drummer has posted this video on his socials multiple times and said “enjoy”. The only thing missing from this video is Mitch with his Freddie Mercury stash.

The insane amount of talent you have, its OUTSTANDING. And I'm not only talking about the great musical ear you have, but also the great knowledge and technique about your own instrument.
Added to an excellent and educational way to transmit your thoughts and observations.
I congratulate you, great reaction.
By the way, the editing of the video is amazing too.
Greetings from Argentina.

I've listened to dozens of reactions to this video, and this is my favorite by far. BY FAR!! Thanks for mixing contagious fun and educated insights so fabulously! ❤

Their, "AHA! Live, at Star Vista..." = best thing I think I've EVER heard!!!!!!

I think I probably "bloody" enjoyed watching this more that you "bloody" enjoyed making it! Bloody hell, you're awesome!

Your reaction is so infectious :D And I love the way you explain every little details! And I've heard lots of covers of Bohemian Rhapsody... All of them never satisfied me! Until Pentatonix came along and made it their B*tch! Seriously only Pentatonix can cover such a timeless classic and slay ♥

Wow! I've listened to these guys for years and never heard some of the things you pointed out. Thank you!

I’ve just finished all of your pentatonix reactions… first channel I’ve subscribed to in over a year. Your love of the music…the depth of knowledge… the pure reactions. Love this so much. You seem to feel what I feel when I hear these songs. Thank you for what you do 🙏🏻.

This reaction just proved that we definitely need more of your Pentatonix analysis in the future bc no one does them like you. I love hearing all of your insights.

They always finish their songs in such a wonderful way.

I'm writing this a year after you recorded this, but. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed watching your reaction to the video. Your energy, your voice, your humor, everything was so fun. I suffer from depression and have had a very difficult week. Thank you for making me laugh out loud. Keep doing what you're doing, and know that you make a difference to a sad old lady.

It was such a brilliant reaction but now you owe us Voiceplay Queen medley❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I love your style of analysis, and especially your energy! Thanks for paying attention to Kevin's amazing beats!

I’d love to see you react to Pentatonix “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”.
I really feel like you would enjoy that one immensely

I love that you show what they're doing with your voice.

Most EXCELLENT reaction! (Personally, I love a reaction video from someone who knows music and its characteristics.)
It’s a pleasure to hear your reactions to PTX.
And you are so spot on about Kirstin! An amazing soloist who provides richness and support, free of ego. She’s incredible.

Great reaction and analysis! I never noticed before who is doing exactly what in the background. I have been waiting for you to do more Pentatonix, thank you. I think you would really enjoy The Prayer and hearing them live. The Popspring concert has three original songs and their Micheal Jackson Medley. Hope to see more Pentatonix analysis in the future. Editing to add: The video Recording of Evergreen shows how they recorded their last album, I think you would enjoy that, too!

So much more to watch and hear! "Can't Hold Us"; Havana; "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"; 'Amazing Grace". . . The last two of those, btw, really show Kirstie's gifts. Keep going!

I love watching your reactions! Your enjoyment of the music is a joy to watch, and I've learned so much about music from watching your commentary. In addition to the information about the notes and the singer's techniques, it has really helped me understand and appreciate the level of detail and sophistication in PTX"s arrangements. No matter how stunning their voices are, without the arrangements they gift us with, they would never have become as well known (or as enjoyable) without the geniuses behind the arrangements. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of music with such unmitigated joy and vulnerability!

I don't know where you come up with these words, but I like it! Great reaction!

When you dive into PTX again, please, please do their version of Gold by Kiiara! Just them on couches with good mics being amazing. Check out the original if you haven't seen it, to see where they found the start to their mind blowing cover.

you might want to react to their most recent release was “Kiss From a Rose (Live Performance) Vevo” which I have watched 100+ times in the 2 weeks it has been out. This tour de force highlights their ability to mix what appears to be totally independent sounds but they fit perfectly, it also is the best example of Kevin’s amazing cello abilities other than his solo “Down” performance.

Wow! I rarely comment on this type of video but I have to say that this is the most intelligent, entertaining and educational reaction I’ve seen in like ever. A great analysis underpinned by obvious musical knowledge and a great ear delivered with great pacing and never getting boring. You are really good at this and I admire your work. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Outstanding reaction, and may I add you are absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

Sometimes it almost hurts to hear Mitch sing, but in a good way. I don't know how he does it, but he does it in many songs and he can bring me to tears whenever he wants.

YOU are outstanding, I absolutely LOVE your reactions and always look forward to them!

I love your enthusiasm and your analysis is REALLY on point. Nicely done. I even love the outtakes. LOL

Great reaction!!! I love their cover... did you notice that the second guitar solo (17:06), originally strummed by Brian May - is where they pay homage to Brian by showing the meteor shower??? Brian May is an astrophysicist and this acapela voice salute to Brian and the videos tip of the hat is brilliant!

Your reactions are freaking adorable! Love your channel!

Oooh, yeah. I love that you mentioned Mitch's vocal agility. It's one of my favorite things about his singing. If you want what I think is the best example of that agility being tested to the limit and passing with flying colors, try their cover of "Gold" by Kiiara. Kiiara has to use computers to do what PTX, with Mitch in the lead on that one, do with just their voices.

Ahhh. . . . Pure sweetness 💖, accompanied with the sweetest❤ lady on You Tube. So fun, my dear. Great to get back to them, they are musical magic. . . . Great to catch up with you. . Love you mucho 🎉 💕. . 🙏✌👍🇺🇸🇩🇰🏴‍☠️

Ahhh the fairification is complete 🩵🧚🏻‍♀️ She pulled out the Oracle cards and it made me so happy 😍

You are GORGEOUS. And thanks for all you do, as always..

First time watching your channel and you open up calling me gorgeous. How wonderful. ❤

THIS IS WHY PTX IS THE NUMBER ONE ACAPELLA GROUP IN THE WORLD🌎
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Thank you for your analysis! I’ve listened to many and still learned a lot. Special thanks for explaining Kirsten’s role, nobody has mentioned that from what I’ve heard.

I always get. Joy-full. Watching you. Nice going girl..💯👌🏼. Grt from Holland..🇳🇱💪🏼

Love your reaction ❤❤ definitely among the best for this Pentatonix video. I really find your analysis so thoughtful and understandable. Even though I’m not a musician or vocalist, you explain things so well that I can easily follow. Plus your enthusiasm and personality make you super fun to watch. Great job! Keep the reactions coming.

So nice seeing someone else get the same chills. I swear some people just don't feel it lol

You grabbed me out of the air on your hallelujah review. You are a super multi talented artist. I am a fan!

Ahhhhhhhh!!! You did it!!! I'm so happy. That you broke it down for us, but mostly that you know about it because I know it makes you happy. **happy sigh** ❤

Loved your excited, fun, joyful reaction! Thank you for the technical explanations and break down of each member and their individual parts and contributions. I have some musical instrument background, but not vocal. Your detailed vocal analysis and information is so enjoyable. Thanks again!

GREAT nails too! You are SO much fun to watch! Thank you for brightening my day!

I just love how much you enjoyed them ❤ pointing out each member's importance to this difficult song... they are just spectacular❤❤thanks again!

Just one word or two: GReat enthusiasm! Which is why I come back regularly.

How damn good are they!?! The bass the whole sound. Big fan 12 years... dayum

Always love seeing people tackle different genres and songs of increasing complexity all with voice. Thanks as always for your insights. Also enjoyed the brief beatbox demonstration at the end, hope we get to see more in the future!

I am always waiting for your thoughts about PENTATONIX. You’re one of the best❤️ my suggestion for the next video is DOWN by KEVIN, singing and playing many instruments! You gonna love it ❤

There are genious, and you too, thank you very much

Oh my!! I can't stop smiling. Their vocals are so tight. I am happy to hear your breakdown of the arrangements.

They did the Panning because that was exactly what Queen did for the ORIGINAL! And if you watch again, you will see that Avi made the wind sound while they recorded it, NOT after in Post production. By the way, the megaphone was JUST a prop. When they sing it live Mitch doesn't use anything except his voice! 🎶🎶👱‍♀👱‍♀👗👗👠👠❤❤

I just found Fairy voice Mother today and LOVE her analysis of PTX!!! I saw PTX in concert in Arlington, Texas some years ago and they are magical FVM! Kirsti, Scott & Mitch have been singing together since junior high & this explains a lot about how they work so well together. You may already know they got their start after winning the 'Sing Off' competition. I would love to see FVM react to PTX doing 'Dog Days Are Over' by Florence and the Machine. This song was chosen for them by the Sing Off judges and you can see Pentatonix is extremely focused and adept at arranging songs to perfection. Please make this Texas PTX fan happy by reacting to Dog Days Are Over... Please! They are my absolute favorite singing group and so well worth hearing over & over. Also a new fan of you FVM!