Friday, November 8, 2013

Pentatonix

Meet Pentatonix.  Never heard of them?  Neither had I until yesterday morning.  While listening to an interview with them on NPR, I could not help but marvel at the simple concept they show.  Not only are they an a cappella group, they use their voices to create the instrument sounds you hear.  Check out their web site.  I recommend that you review the bio page.  They are not much older than you.  Their videos have been seen by millions of viewers on YouTube, and they have featured on National Public Radio's Morning Edition program where I first heard them.  What is their formula?  Start with a beat, then add in some bass.  Next they layer the vocal harmony on top of background vocals.    Now you have Pentatonix.

Check out their web site, watch the video and complete your blog response.     Did you enjoy the video?  Are they a good musical group?  Would you pay to see them in concert?  Would you listen to their music?  Is there a better group out there?  Finally, remember to give us three to five sentences.  Proofread and spell check.

41 comments:

Unknown said...

I thought the group was very talented in how they did there voices and how they did need instruments to make a rhythm. But on the other hand I also thought they were very weird. The sound of the music was alright but when I actually saw who they were, I thought it was very creepy. I probably wouldn't listen to this type of music but I know a lot of people that would. It was a very talented group and that’s why there famous obviously.

Josh Paulos

Anonymous said...

Wow just wow, words cannot explain how much I love this. They are so cool this video makes me want to buy every song they have out right now. Also I loved the effects on the videos and their wardrobe. I can’t wait to tell all my friends about them.
-Mataabea

kaylan Jones said...

I really enjoyed the video, it was very interesting. They did very good with making all the beats and sound effects. This was my first time listening to them and I think they are a good musical group. I would listen to their music and I would recommend their music to a friend, I also would pay to see them in a concert, their group looks like it would really hype the crowd. I don’t think that there is another group out there better, they were very creative.

Anonymous said...

Wow, this group is very talented! It’s hard to believe that everything I heard in the video was coming from their voices and nothing else. That’s amazing if I do say so myself. Talent wise I don’t think there’s a group out there that comes close to them. I would Definitely listen to their music not because of their songs but because of the sounds they can make just by using their voices. Although I’m not sure I would like to see them in concert because it may not be the same as their videos which makes their songs more interesting.
-Brittany

Anonymous said...

I really did enjoy them I think that it’s really neat how they make their voices sound like that. They are a really good group. I would definitely pay to see them in concert. I would most definitely listen to their music. Yes there are several better groups like Jawga boys and the Lacs.

Christopher White

Matthew Saunders said...

I didn’t know what or who they were, but they aren’t bad at all. They have some pretty catchy music and I believe they have much skill and they seem to work great as a group. I would listen to their music or buy a CD, I don’t know if I would go to a concert they have. Their bio is very informal which is good. I love the way they use their voices to make those sounds to make the beat with the lyrics.

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed the video I think that this group has a bright future. I think the way that they use vocals to make the instrumental sounds as well as the lyric parts is amazing. I find it also interesting that the way that they can change the tone of their voices is interesting. I would definitely listen to more of there songs when I get a chance.

Justin Hampton

Anonymous said...

Okay, so I went into that video not knowing what to expect at all, and can I just say that I was pleasantly surprised. First off, not only are they all in their early twenties, but the way their voices all meshed and the chemistry they had together was just beyond amazing. I would absolutely love to see Pentatonix in concert and I would definitely buy their music. I admire people who are able to perform a cappella, but when you are able to make it sound like you have all the instruments, when you don’t, it just amazes me. I cannot wait to learn more about them, and listen to more of their music.
Madison Atkinson

Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed this group, because anytime a music group makes beats with their mouths they go down as a upcoming group in my book. If they make a few more hits they will make it big in the top 10 as best music group for 2013.

Trayvon Butler

Becca said...

I think that it was very cool because every noise was made from their mouths! That is awesome and they are a very talented group. I don't listen to that type of music but I know talent when I see or hear it. It was great!

Anonymous said...

zayne Bankson
This video was very interesting. Each person has a weird quality.
They were good singers. I personal don't care for that genre of music.

holly cook said...

The group is very talented. They did not need instruments to make them sound good. The sounds thay made sounded like instruments and gave their voices a glow. They are very unique.

Anonymous said...

Cassie Hedgepeth
This group was very amazing to me. They had the right type of beats and vocals to go along with this song. The sounds that the group were making sounded just like the exact song but with more hard work and feeling. Every single one of them had a unique style and it was very creative work.

Cory Childress said...

I enjoyed the video. The group is definitely unique and there aren't any others like them. I think it's hard to believe that they're doing that without the use of a computer to make beats.

Rayquan Parker said...

Rayquan Parker
I really really like this video..The beat boxer is the best one of all. But i really don't listen to that kind of music but this video has changed my mind. I also think that they put a'lot of hard work and effort into this video. It was great in my opinion.

Ashley Whitley said...

I think this group is really talented and they are close to being famous. Not many people realize groups like this. If they were in concert, yes I would go see them because they’re really cool and their music is amazing. Their videos are really creative and you can tell they spent a lot of time on them.

TyKera Holloman said...

I enjoyed this acapella group because they are unique in their own way. I love this music group because they use their selves as instruments. There might be many different and hard working groups out there but I would pay to listen to this group.

Anonymous said...

Steven Cutchins
I enjoy this music. The groups talent is amazing. I think their costumes are neat. I also like the color blue. The effects were mind blowing.

Emily Edwards said...

I bet you have never heard of pentatonix. I believe that Pentatonix is a really great, talented acappella group. They are amazing. Each person has their own type of singing style and that’s what makes them extremely unique. How they change their voices, and there beat and incredible rhythm. They are so remarkable. I’m speechless.

Anonymous said...

Shaquadia Brown
When I saw this video I thought they could really sing and make beats. They sound really good. I actually never have heard of them but today I did.

Demarcus Porter said...

I really like the beat of the song and the group that was singing.They was awesome.I really like the song.

james said...


Not what I was expecting, in a good way, I was expecting some new dub step song. But this is a lot better than what I expected. I think that no matter what they keep going for their goal, whatever it maybe, but this is amazing in all ways.

Anonymous said...

Trey King

The group is talented no doubt pretty cool. i wouldn't pay to see them in concert because its not the kind of stuff that I listen to or like. They might be the best group that does this.

Trevor Cross said...

It was very interesting to see how they made all the instrument sounds with their mouths. It was also interesting to watch how they utilized each person to make the song have a good flow. Overall, it was very enjoyable to watch and listen to as well.

Anonymous said...

It is interesting and something different to hear, I think they were lip singing just a little. Other than that they were pretty good, because they were very unique in there own way. You really don't see many people singing like this. So it was pretty amazing. The tune was catchy.

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed watching the video. Their music was fantastic, if you can be-box and sing without stopping that's incredible. I would probably listen to their music in the future.

Benniqua Allmond

Anonymous said...

Honestly, I enjoyed the video of those guys. They are very talented and gifted. The way there eyes look was kind of weird but it was still worth the 5 minutes. I will be sure to look out for more of there videos.

Anonymous said...

The comment with out a name is Taijii's

Brianna Mcnew said...

I definitely enjoyed this video and think they are a good musical group, but I wouldn't pay to go to a concert for them because its not a group I would like to see. I would listen to their music because their covers are really cool and unique. They are really good at what they do, and probably one of the best out there.

Anonymous said...

To be honest I don’t like this type of music but it was every creative and. I can only imagine how hard it is to make music with just your mouth I think this video is pretty cool.




Jesse Holloway

Anonymous said...

Holden Hyler


I think its one of the best dub step songs that i heard. I think it was cool that they could make the music with their mouth. These people are really talented.

Anonymous said...

Zach Reese,
I think that their ok. I would not pay to see them live because they use too many effects so they probably do not sing to good. Don’t think I would by their CD either. And they mixed some songs in to one if they made their own song I might like it more.

Anonymous said...

I really like this group! I would honestly pay to go to there concert. I enjoyed this version of this song more then the original. I have heard them before and really enjoyed their other song covers.


Imani Horsley

Anonymous said...

Meant their concert - first sentence Sorry!
Imani Horsley

Tabatha Davis said...

I think that this group is very talented. It amazes me that they don't use any instruments except their voices and how they make beats with their mouths. I don't think that I would see them in concert like the way the sound because I don't normally listen to that type of music.

Kelvin Jackson said...

I thought the group was great. They are very talented because they made all the sounds them self. I can"t wait to download their songs.

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed the video, it was very creative. I think that they work hard and they can do any music. My sister said it was really good and I would pay to go to their concert. I would listen to their music. I like them but I can think of people that I would listen to.

Samantha Albert

Landon Newcomer said...

I think they are a very interesting and different sounding group. You don’t run into unique sounding music like this every day. I thought the beat sounded really good also. This group will make it big time one day.

Albert Rawles said...

I really think that this group of singers are very talented and that they should come to Windsor, Va so my family can come and see them. I think that this is one of the best groups I have ever heard.I really would like to see more videos of them and I like how they did this video.
-Albert Rawles

Izabelle Aiken said...

I think they are a really good band. I diffently enjoyed this video and I think I will love to see them in concert someday. I think they are so good I will buy their album on iTunes.

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed the video it was very interesting. I think they are very talented. Even though I don't like this kind of music.





Jesse Holloway