Classical Musician's Reaction & Analysis: PENTATONIX - I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU (live)

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Sir Hairless reacts to Pentatonix's "I Just Called To Say I Love You" (live performance)

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0:23 Intro
1:49 Reaction & analysis
19:08 Final thoughts

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[barbarahicks]

Matt's bass behind Kirsten's solo in Amazing Grace always gives me chills....

[carriekovach]

I believe Matt’s break out moment showing his versatility and style really came with The Sound of Silence. Still one of my favorites of theirs. Matt adds a bit of R&B sound to Pentatonix, more so with each year. I absolutely love that Matt smiles so much while performing… you’ll see that soon, I’m sure! Thanks for another great reaction and commentary.

[bettyf]

“Oh Holy Night” is a MUST. “You’re A Mean One Mr Grinch” features Matt as the lead and he is absolutely amazing. Another must in your journey of Matt with PTX

[ShinyElfriend]

Yes, I'd say the octave jumping thing seems to be a Mattism. The first time I noticed it, as it's hard to miss in this case, was "Sound of Silence." A cool one to see Kevin and Matt working together is their mashup of "New Rules/Are You That Somebody" where they are creating the Timbaland beats. Now that you're in the Matt era, at some point it might interest you to see "Pentatonix - Recording of Evergreen" which is a 17 minute mini-documentary, filmed by Kirstin's now-husband Ben Hausdorf, about the unusual (and very short) recording process of that Grammy nominated Christmas album. As for Matt, he cracks me up in his feature song, "You're A Mean One Mr Grinch" and also really makes me smile in "Attention, " and "90's Dance Medley." He brings so much joy and personality into his singing, and is definitely an energetic match to PTX, that re-invigorated the group - not that they needed it, or that Avi was a downer, lol. He solos more and more over time featuring his soulful, vocals. His part in "O Holy Night" (2023 new magnificent arrangement, not their 2014 arrangement) and "Kiss From a Rose" are noteworthy. He collaborates with Kevin on his "Kevin's Fifth" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Reimagined" which are both available to view from the recordings of live Pentatonix concerts from 2022 and 2023. I saw both live, and the standing ovations were unreal - pretty sure the one after "Kevin's Fifth, " was the exact moment I lost my voice for the next several days, lol! Matt is also a percussionist, and he plays drums during these performances. Can't wait to see your analysis of more Pentatonix!

[TheJennilou]

Oh my days!! Matt's been around for 7 years!...where to start to song suggestions...
Making Christmas. Sound of silence. Oh holy night is a zinger! And kiss from a rose...❤

[lauriep]

Scott was so proud of this arrangement. There was a video he posted of him playing for his mother over the phone and they’re both crying ❤❤

[InkWellideas]

Matt winner/Kevin synchronicity - mash up "New Rules/Are you that somebody", please, and your welcome :)

[jenniferworley]

I loved that you remarked on the Imogen Heap sound reference. Mitch and Scott both are big Imogen Heap fans and PTX actually do a cover of "Aha" by Imogen. They have live version in Singapore and video version available. The live version is my favorite as Mitch was 3 Red Bulls in and was quite animated. Love all your reactions/analysis, not just PTX. You truly make each performance so informative. Thank you. ✌👉

[monykasaso]

Yay!!! We've entered the Matt era. I absolutely love Avi but Matt brings something magical to PTX. Can't wait to see more reactions to Matt and obviously to Avi.

[occamsrazor]

Love your reactions! Matt really shines in O Holy Night. He has a smooth chocolate versatile voice!

[danielcarter]

Matt has really helped Pentatonix grow.
I think he blends better with the rest of the group. He probably can't go quite as low but I think his solo voice may be better than Avi. I also think he enjoys performing live more than Avi did.
I think the texture of his voice reminds me of Nat King Cole singing 'Unforgettable'. I think Matt would just kill that song if PTX ever decided to upgrade it.
I think he and Scott would do great singing Motown music.

[catherinelopresti]

Love Matt's bass! It is smooth like butter.

[GFHarewood]

To hear Matt, listen to Mr grinch, kiss from a rose, amazing grace, o holy night and lots of others…..

[yadiracamacho]

From the "Matt era" I like Mr Grinch and My favorite things

[tammyree]

I do hope you react to "Come Along". Matt sounds like a cello, and there are, what I think, different moods/tempos throughout the song. If you haven't heard the song, I find the ending quite surprising. Continue loving your reactions!! ❤

[ruth]

There's a video about Matt ("Pentatonix - Introducing Matt Sallee") where the other Pentatonix members comment about him, making it clear why they selected him. Obviously his voice fits the group, but he is also a great performer, with a natural confidence onstage that the other group members don't have. And he is a really nice person, which allowed him to fit into the group dynamic with no friction.

[kafinsmif]

Evolutions of Ariana Grande/Rihanna both with Matt are fantastic, stripped down, and one-take

[tasia]

Oh yay! The Matt Era has begun! I adore Avi to bity bits, but I also really love Matt, and I'm SO excited to watch your reactions to ALL of PTX now! For more Matt, please do Kiss from a Rose, Oh Holy Night, and New Rules X Are You That Somebody!

[karajoy]

Before you move on to the next era, you have to do Hallelujah. Seriously it's not to be missed! And if the door is open to both eras then Sound of Silence is just stunning. Both Kevin and Matt solo in that one. Can't wait to see more!😊

[jasgem]

I love Matt and he is extraordinarily talented in his own right. I was always a huge fan of Avi, and Matt is a very different singer, so at first, i thought PTX definitely lost something when the transition happened. But, although they are different now, Matt brings something new and fresh to the group, and, over the years, I've come to really appreciate his contribution.