Bass Singer REACTION & ANALYSIS - Pentatonix | Butter x Dynamite

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[PeterBarber]

Such an incredibly fun song from Pentatonix -- I don't think you can listen to this and not immediately get in a better mood! The perfect summer send-off IMO, and I really enjoyed analyzing this one. Also PSA: I had to file a fair use dispute to get this video un-blocked, so preemptive apologies if it gets taken down! It looks like the claims were removed, so hopefully we're in the clear 😅

[joebarnhart]

You're right on with the Scott/Matt duality and how they augment each other by sharing ranges. Kirstin and Mitch do exactly the same thing up high. They can sing so alike that you literally can't tell which is which. And then take on their "own" voice in the next measure. PTX is super-talented.

[bethvargas]

That Mitch finger sign is thumb and forefinger pressed together. It's a Korean heart sign. Great analysis as ever, Peter. Your bass is good!

[hernameispekka_Rebecca]

It's rare for reaction videos to be something I go back and rewatch. Somehow, your pentatonix ones seem to pop up in my mind on a semi-regular rotation. The combination of genuine enthusiasm with knowledge (without being snobby) is such a comforting vibe.

[stephaniestaley]

The finger gesture you were trying to figure out is common in South Korea. It’s a finger heart - just slightly crossing the thumb and forefinger gives a heart silhouette (if you stand way back and squint with one eye!). Also, all the members of PTX can rap except Avi.

[domagojbatinic]

@ Peter Barber - Pentatonix just announced a 30-day class in which they will show and teach all about how to arrange and sing songs the way they do

[Tampahop]

Scott is amazing. It's wild that he can fill the bass when Matt is singing.

[Ptxlive]

Love this mash up, especially Matt, he is bassing, baritoning and rapping!

[perfectkismet]

Every current member of PTX can rap... only Avi couldn't, though this was the first song Matt rapped on outside of concerts, where I believe he did at some point (I've yet to get to a concert).

I understand the urge to jump on the new releases, but I am still really hoping to see you react to New Rules x Are You That Somebody? (on YouTube 😭) The Kevin/Matt Timbaland beat is so prominent that it just seems perfect for your review-style.

[PtxXtp]

The color part of the video is each time they’re singing dynamite and the black and white is during Butter. Except at the end Mitch is singing background butter lyrics during the dynamite color part.

[lexymich]

I have no idea if 2 years later you will even see this. I love the way you do your reactions. I learn so much from you. Now I'm going to have to binge watch the others. I've taken a very long break from PTX reactions bc my dad got cancer during the pandemic and died. That sort of took the joy out watching them for a very long time. My dad was a lot like Matt. A huge jolt of joy and sunshine. It was interesting how you escribed the video when you said when Matt's part came it brightened the room. Thats what I think happen when he started with the group. In case you don't see this, I'll write the rest of my comments about Matt under the interview.

[priscalynne]

Color - Dynamite ; B&W - Butter. I love they did this mashup, I thought Butter was very reminiscent of Dynamite when I first heard it. I like your analysis and when you sing along. Love your bass voice. Talent recognizing talent.

[sondheimfrk]

Awwww, PETER! You sell yourself short~ with your complexion you could TOTALLY pull off the mint green blazer! And I agree with you 1000% - the skillset of whomever is involved with the arranging of their songs, knowing when to have the backups/support (for lack of a better term) sing/sustain single vowels vs singing text and having it be SO SEAMLESS - it's just riDICulously good. I mean, their arrangements have been solid from the get go from their time on The Sing Off, no doubt about it. And now? GahdDAYUM. And always so FLAWLESSLY executed...SO good!

[lyleb]

Wanted to point out the groove around 9:00, I can't get over how locked in Matt's Grove is. Dude is all over the place with those 2 octave jumps!

[sparkers]

You're like my favorite music teachers, the ones who knew the value of not taking music serious all the time, while still being serious about music. Love your vids 💕

[larrywt]

I'm not a follower of BTS, so I was totally unfamiliar with both of these songs (I absolutely LOVE what Pentatonix did with them though), and it took me a few viewings to realize that the black & white scenes were Butter and the color scenes were Dynamite. Clever editing in this one!

[fredwhiteside]

Really enjoy your technical analyses ... Keep 'em comin'

[joel]

Hey Peter, new subscriber here. Just wanted to say thanks for your knowledge and insight. I’m a big fan of many types of music but especially a capella groups going way back to Take Six. I really appreciated you expounding on the rhythmic relationship between Matt & Kevin (& Avi before) because to me it’s one of Pentatonix’s greatest strengths. They GROOVE as tight as any old school Funk band and that gets lost sometimes because of all the other things they also do so well. I know you don’t do a ton of reactions, but if I would love to hear your take as a Bass singer on the new song “Stranger” by Dimash. Although he is likely the most gifted vocalist on the planet right now, he isn’t that well known here in America. But your analysis and ability to not only break things down, but explain them would be invaluable. Thanks again!

[tamara.]

Your reaction to this song is my favorite, thank you dear Peter ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[maryjanemckittrick]

I agree with you Peter. This performance is a feel good from start to finish. Clever how they went to B/W for Butter and color for Dynamite. "A Little Space" featuring Ateez is their original song with a colorful video. You might enjoy their performance of "Seasons of Love from" this year July 4th PBS. Kirstin hits it out of the park!!!