Kevin Olusola (PENTATONIX) - Down FIRST REACTION! (THIS EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS!!!)

[@Butterflyandhearts95]

Ever time I watch his Down arrangement, I don’t want it to end. I just want him to keep adding elements to it. Mind blowing.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Each of PTX is insanely talented, yet somehow they remain humble people and show no egos when putting their music together. Unicorns all. And I love them

[@colleenstapleton2120]

Sign of the Times cover by Kevin Olusola

[@jakesmith5278]

Yeah Kevin is a true musician.

[@callalily9842]

Great reaction! Kevin is an amazing human being. He is incredibly sweet, funny, smart (Pre-Med @ Yale, speaks fluent Mandarin) and humble. When you add in his immense amount of musical talent, I sometimes wonder if he is all human. Lol. Besides cello and piano, he also plays Sax. When he was 17 he played the Sax at Carnegie Hall. You should definitely check his cover of Harry Styles "Sign of the Times". Another one of my favs is Bach's "Prelude" where he plays cello and beatboxes at the same time. It's pretty mind-blowing!

[@dwfarr]

Recommend his Sign Of The Times.

[@lorriredmon7531]

He's literally a genius!

[@zoew_]

i love watching people watch ko for the first time! its amazing!

[@FayolaOnline]

Ha , one of the first things I noticed when I first saw this was his studio setup, then it was him drumming out his own beatbox, then it was the distortion on the electric cello. Kevin is a beast! By the way Olusola is pronounced Oh-Loo-Sho-La, Nigerian name.

[@celiachristman104]

The LOO is the accented syllable.

[@patriciaferguson9204]

Accent is on the second syllable O-LUS-ola. Kevin is the Renaissance man - cello, saxophone, piano, beatboxer extraordinaire, tenor.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Here's a vid of Kevin, at 17, playing Sax at Carnegie Hall. He speaks English, Spanish and Mandarin. Invented celloboxing while he was on an assignment in China. He has a music degree from Berklee, and completed pre-med at Yale. Was persuaded to join Pentatonix in 2011, right before they appeared on The Sing-Off (each group was required to have at least five members). So, he's never actually gotten around to attending med school. Maybe someday. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZiQiISiaL52jLs

[@ruth2141]

Kevin never actually went to Berklee. He started at Yale as a music major, but switched to Asian Studies. Then when he started cello boxing he decided to do musical school instead of continuing his medical studies and applied to Berklee, but Pentatonix recruited him right after he graduated from Yale.

[@DougRayPhillips]

@@ruth2141 Okay. Some online references say he graduated from Berklee. But I did kinda wonder how that could all fit into the timeline.

[@vidsorama2]

@@DougRayPhillips It was Matt who graduated from Berklee. While there, Matt was part of the renowned college a cappella group, Pitch Slapped.

[@DougRayPhillips]

@@vidsorama2 Matt Sallee? Okay. I could see how folks might ox that up.

[@rlhcat7662]

It's Berkeley.

[@lindajohns7063]

Renegade really shows off Kevin's celloboxing skills. It's a gorgeous work of art!

[@beverlykrebs4372]

That's my fav MV of his!!! I love Kevin like he was my own son. Just adore all of the Ptx members like they're my kids, but I have a real fondness for Kev. He is absolutely my favorite! 💜

[@debbiea4786]

I absolutely love Renegade by Kevin ❤

[@vidsorama2]

Thank you for reacting to Kevin's awesome performance video. Glad that you liked it. Kevin is a genius. Everything on his KZbin channel is amazing. Please react to more of Kevin's music. Please react to "Sign Of The Times", "Stay With Me" and his original "Renegade". Kevin has written or co-written some of my favorite Pentatonix original songs. He's great at arranging too.

[@melissakrueger4121]

Loved the reaction! I read in another article Kevin actually has perfect pitch which from what I read is not that common. Go figure lol he’s a musical prodigy.

[@kellianjoseph1527]

He played the keyboard in signs of time cover…

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

KO is so freaking talented & sweet! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

He is so talent but what I enjoy the best is that he is having so much fun playing the cello, he looks so happy!

[@billyboy4774]

KEVIN IS SO TALENTED. NOT JUST HIS VOICE BUT THE INSTRUMENTS HE CAN PLAY. I ESPECIALLY LOVE LISTENING TO THE CELLO WHEN HE PLAYS IN "SHALLOW" AND "SAY SOMETHING". SO BEAUTIFUL. ENJOY YOUR REACTION, AGAIN. LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT GH REACTION.BILLY BOY.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Lol! This is my fav song to watch ppl react to, coz no one ever expects this!!! He also plays sax & there is a yt vid of him playing sax at Carnegie Hall when he was 17. You should really check that out!!!

[@kayecastleman6353]

So great to share your discovery of Kevin's outstanding talents with you. He is definitely multi-talented!

[@tamaramcfarland8677]

You should also check out Renegade. An original by Kevin

[@ClaireBarn]

Cello: Carnegie Hall Alto sax: Carnegie Hall Fluent in Mandarin Represented QUINCY JONES at the Montreux Jazz Festival Degree from Yale University Accepted to Harvard medical school So much more! - read his wiki

[@edwardweaverling7312]

His cover of Harry Stiles song "Sign of the times" is great!

[@katiemarie8580]

Kevin is incredible!! My favorite of his is Sign of the Times! You totally need to react to it, and any others of his.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

I think you would love their new mini video on the. “ making of their newest Album Evergreen”. It’s a behind the scenes look at their process. I loved it. You could react to it. play it for us all

[@ankhgirl3]

Kevin is AWESOME!!! Your bloopers… 😆

[@shellyt3946]

I KNEW this would just amaze and delight you! Really loved watching you catch all his little musical choices. KO is an incredible musician.

[@joanbaillie9925]

Great reaction. Kevin is so talented! Loved every minute.

[@Mahiahtree]

Great reaction! I'm glad you finally got to react to Kevin.

[@heatherhuard]

Love how talented KO is always amazing, and so humble and kind. Avi Kaplan released an album in May Floating in a Dream and it is wonderful! Would love to hear what you think, all 11 tracks are amazing not a bad one in the batch.

[@timcaldwell5241]

I am absolutely embarrassed that as a huge PTX fan, that this is my first time listening to KO solo. What a talent!!! I can’t help thinking how fortunate WE all are that THEY (PTX) found each other!!! I recall an interview where he said that it was a very “interesting” conversation he had with his parents when he informed them that he was dropping out of med school to join an accappela group…every parents dream, lol! BUT, absolutely the right call!!!

[@Spartan_777]

Glad to hear that you've corrected this enormous oversight.

[@davidphillips4476]

Dude is insane...now I know where all my talent went when they gave it out. Loved the analysis and reaction man!

[@larrygranbois4164]

Loved your reaction! Yes Kevin is a musical beast and I'm so happy you're getting around to his solo work! My favorite is FRIENDS but he has several that are so good!

[@chetstevens4583]

Phil Keaggy is another artist who has perfect pitch and perfect time. Equipped with nothing but an acoustic guitar he can sample percussion, harmonies, backing vocals and sound like a 5 piece band and loop it all while he flawlessly performs the song. Phil is pushing 70, Kevin might be the heir to the throne.

[@joebarnhart4460]

I would LOVE to hear a collab of "3 Cellos". It would be awesome.

[@debbierhodes4479]

Kevin is a beast! He is so much more than just beat box drums! He does it all!

[@davidbangtson3109]

I simply loved your reaction! It's exactly how I felt the first time I heard this. Of course, for a guy who has played Carnegie Hall. Just a small point for your long-term English usage, which is already outstanding, in English "cello" is pronounced "chello". Loved your outro. Made me smile.

[@raymondblanton9749]

Yeah. I've found that time spent poking around KO's KZbin channel is time well spent. Take care all.

[@karannewton3481]

Loved watching your reaction! He is crazy talented.

[@caithlin4306]

Loved this! 😍

[@vickimoran1349]

This Is Epic!! He is so amazingly multi-talented.! And you get a great sample of his voice range in this one! Thanks for a great reaction!

[@elbatejeda5081]

Great reaction!! Love love Kevin ❤️

[@lauriefarmer7724]

This is amazing. I am awed everytime I see it.

[@UserHorologium]

I don't know if they are live anymore (as KZbin links are especially prone to linkrot) but there are videos out there showing that Avi and (especially) Scott are just as prone as you to getting tongue-tied. The difference is that you are doing it in a second language.😉

[@dianejustice5232]

You should react to “Renegade” where he does cello boxing- incredible!

[@sandrawalkerhaliburton1884]

Enjoyed it. Love your reaction

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

I know this is an old video so not sure you'll see the comment, but his headphones are plugged in. You can see the chord between his legs on his first beatbox part and probably on some other parts. I believe its probably with an extension on a track system to give him the freedom of movement without getting tangled.

[@kellianjoseph1527]

Check renegade next, it’s his original…

[@susanpeterson9947]

KO is definitely THE musician of the group (not throwing any shade on anyone else, just stating a fact).

[@avionterria7855]

They agree. They've said they can always rely on him for their note because he has perfect pitch.

[@peanut8400]

You must check out KO “Renegade”

[@gloriasmith8557]

I love your reactions. I hope you react to “Sign of the Times”.

[@pjb3583]

Ladies and gentlemen, the great Kevin Olusola. Peace from Ohio …

[@shawnaseverinski3219]

Kevin is the beatboxer for Pentatonix

[@Quincysof]

Awesome reaction, I love his Harry Styles "Sign of the Times" cover. You should check it out.❤

[@tasia2174]

Along with the other songs people have recommended, I recommend his covers of Don't Dream It's Over and Human Nature. :)

[@donnagardner3138]

Amazing!!!

[@Jsman525]

His name is promounced Oh-Loosh-uhla.

[@fredrickabrown6698]

Try “Renegade”

[@sandrawalkerhaliburton1884]

Watch Kevin's "Fifth" Live

[@fredrickabrown6698]

And plays the sax.

[@roberturittpinnick8184]

Renegade!!

[@kirkzentner3262]

o LU sho la

[@jcousins4177]

Kevin is amazing. I would like you to react to his cover of "sign of the times (Harry Styles). Thanks

[@renee176]

They have lots of new music out. Check out "The Lucky Ones (there original songs) and Evergreen (Christmas CD)", you won't be disappointed. 😊

[@zakhariaefendi4331]

Please react to alip bata feat Dimas senopati Another day by dream theater. Cover by Alip bata feat Dimas senopat. Thx dude🙏🇮🇩