KEVIN OLUSOLA "DOWN" (MARIAN HILL COVER) I. AM. SHOOK.!!!!!

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I am back at it again with another reaction video, this time Kevin is SOLO! I am so shook by this video and am convinced he is the most talented member of PTX, try and tell me he's not!! Check out my reaction to his cover of Marian Hill "Down" this was off the charts!! What should I react to next?!
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[@BillBeckham]

Every live show has an intermission with Kevin doing a cello solo. He is amazing. He just got married this year.

[@ExotiicButter]

Omg yes! His wife looks like Kate Middleton! I forgot who said that, but that person is absolutely right! His wife (Kevin) looks just like her!

[@Jskew]

Great reaction. KO is legitimately humble. All of the other members agree he is the most talented. He was pre med at Yale when Scott found him. He played the saxaphone at Carnagie Hall his sr year of high school. Spent a year in China as a Jr. Ambassador of the US. Speaks fluent Mandarin and oh yeah invented Celloboxing while he was at it. I highly reccomend all of his videos but please do Renegade next. Much love and keep on keepin on J.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Here's a vid of that saxophone gig he did at Carnegie while in high school. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZiQiISiaL52jLs

[@lealak2]

@@DougRayPhillips Thank you! Great link

[@st4rpt_603]

he also has pitch perfect.

[@avionterria7855]

He also played cello at Carnegie Hall as a teen. Yep, he's dope!

[@bill.godwin-austen]

Yes, Kevin is insanely talented! He also plays saxophone and keyboard. (He's played both cello and sax at Carnegie Hall as a teenager) If you want to hear more solo/lead singing with PTX, his most extensive solo is in "Imagine" where he gets an entire verse, along with some prominent parts in the background harmonies. He has a slightly shorter solo in "Mary Did You Know?", a closing line in "Say Something" and brief bits in several others (mostly Christmas songs). His megawatt smile at the end of this could light up New York City.

[@flex97]

and he speaks Madeiran.

[@fidenemini111]

@@flex97 Mandarin actually. And speaks fluently.

[@joanmilano5302]

Please watch PTX "Say Something" - it's really special. It's PTX, Kristen sings the lead and gives it her all.... Avi looks so cute in it, and Kevin plays the cello while beatboxing!!! It's PERFECT!

[@carolscott1686]

You "what's he about to do on the cello?" ME "girl, hold on to your seat!" :D

[@Ms_Ria]

Ms. Friday hasn't seen kevin cellobox. We need that next

[@kimsowles4044]

I love his "KOver" if Sign of the Times! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Spaceydoodle]

I'd love for you to react to PTX's Gold. I haven't seen any reactions to that in a while :)

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Seconded. It's one of their most underrated performances. They do vocal layering similar to what they do in Cheerleader, but more extensively. It's one of the videos where if you pay attention, you learn to respect Kirstin a lot more, since she gets the most complicated part (even though not the flashiest).

[@Chris-uj3nt]

If you were blown away by this, you should check out his cover of Sign of the Times. Great reaction!

[@linalu5881]

YESS Please! my favorite ❤️❤️

[@vivienmc5983]

Kevin is a genius💗😍

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

He does a great job with his electric cello but if you want to see something really special, check out his original composition "Renegade" which has both insane vocals and killer acoustic cello. He also did an Adele medley with acoustic cello and a fantastic cover of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me". Kevin is not only insanely talented but he is also a great all around human being. I just can't say enough good things about him. He is my favorite member of Pentatonix.

[@Jaybullz34]

Yeah!!!! He is classically trained chelloist, if you couldn't tell! Lol and he went to school on a full ride for chello I believe and studied many different things. He is very multifaceted and very cultured!! He is awesome!

[@BillBeckham]

Bingo! The most talented musician in the group.

[@camillaarauna5334]

Kevin is brilliant in every Pentatonix song. He’s too important.

[@paulkelly6160]

YES, finally, a reaction focusing on Kevin. I'm with you on the brilliance of Kevin. Wow, wow, wow!!!

[@janeramirez8767]

Ha! Your timing couldn't be more perfect! Kevin walks over to the cello, records a couple of bits, and then (around 7:45) you say, "Look at his face." And every Pentaholic watching your reaction goes, "Yeah, Miss Friday, we're looking at YOUR face in about two seconds!" And then Kevin SHREDS that cello like an electric guitar. I love this man so much. I see that this video is from two years ago, so I'm a latecomer, but I just subscribed before the reaction even started because I could tell I was going to like you. Has anyone pointed you toward the live video of Kevin"s showstopping performance on the current tour, "Kevin's Fifth"? You MUST see it.

[@mackowalk2456]

Kevin Olusola is the most talented PTX member! God blessed his soul and gave him many talents. Mary Christmas to Kevin and you! Thanks for reacting to it! I still recommend especially the latest "12 Days of Christmas" by Pentatonix.

[@spideydew20]

This was my first time seeing this as well, and my reactions completely mirrored yours. Just........................WOW!!!!!!!!!

[@andresflores8482]

I love your reaction to this Haha cause when I first saw this I was the same way. You gotta keep watching more pentatonix videos and more of him cause you will act the same way lol but god bless and keep doing videos I enjoy them

[@MissMeganFriday]

Definitely!! Thank you!

[@andresflores8482]

Your welcome

[@ChristopherTate]

i was WAITING for you to notice the smile during the fade-out 😂

[@drewmoore7094]

Everyone in PTX is amazing, but Kevin is the true prodigy, understanding music, sound and vocals on a level most of us could never comprehend. Oh, and he speaks fluent Mandarin.

[@Stevesrssrssrs]

He definitely is the most talented member! He was pre-med before he joined PTX, he's fluent in 5 languages, he's played the saxophone and the cello live at Carnegie Hall, and he has perfect pitch!!!

[@keithshowell6688]

You just nailed my thoughts on Kevin's individual talent, Bravo!

[@kylefrandsen2665]

Yep, just like Marian Hill's version. ;) He can rap too. I know he can also speak Mandarin and play sax, keyboard and probably make music with a watermelon if that's the way he chooses to go but, I didn't want to leave out his rap skills. While you're checking out the members separately, Superfruit's "Guy.exe" and Avi Kaplan's "Change on the Rise" are must-do's. You also need to get back to Home Free's original song "Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget". Great reaction. So much madness in the world these days, it's nice to sit back and share the joy with someone just enjoying amazing talent. Thank you.

[@Nonnie335]

YES!!!!!!!!

[@gracieladuarte1267]

Been waiting for this reaction ❤️ You didn't disappointed ❤️ All his music is awesome...his Adele cover, John Legend cover and cover of "True Colors" are awesome 👍❤️

[@MissMeganFriday]

I will check it out

[@stevek5332]

@@MissMeganFriday His cover of "True Colors": kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5WtenWuZbRnqJI . "Stay with Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKq8eGpmlrJsfNk . The pianist, a buddy of his, had cancer, no insurance, and couldn't afford treatment. Kevin started a GoFundMe for him but the poor fellow passed away before they could start the treatments.

[@johnowen7678]

@@MissMeganFriday The True Colors cover is magical. Can't miss with this one, for sure. I'm sure Cyndi Lauper is pleased.

[@elainecourteau6231]

Ahahah... shred your face off. You’re funny. Yes, Kevin is super talented and super chill. 🥰🤗

[@AssetInvesting]

I love your reaction and unabashed musical love for Kevin. Very refreshing.

[@juliegates3036]

All of this and he has perfect pitch too! What more could you ask for?

[@AssetInvesting]

"And then Kevin says, hold my beer." Hilariously!

[@joannepauley9622]

Kevin’s talent is huge and you can see it on his face. And he has to create. He is like me on caffeine, trying to do 5 things at a time and does it flawlessly

[@fellipefelartiga4985]

You have to react to "Run To You - PTX". It is an original and acapella song made by Kevin and Avi.

[@JoSedunary]

This (and others) are just KO playing in his studio.... his 'smug' look is funny since he's so humble - he is just awesome...and his family are just as awesome. His sister, Candace is a pharmacist and one of the funniest people (watch the Pentacon 2018 vids - she's a scream) he also has a brother (Kellon) who is also studying medicine to become a Dr (not sure if he's finished his degree yet) His parents are also really humorous people... they are both Drs and must be so very proud of all of their children.

[@f1nncess671]

Something I love about the PTX Fandom is how sweet and appreciative they are to every member of PTX, there's never mean comparing, bad comments, favouritism, etc. Each member is so loved and I find it so nice, it's such a great fanbase

[@SWein66]

It’s like he can make anything into an instrument and he can make any instrument do anything he wants it to. Genius.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Thank you. Check his cover of "Sign of the Times" by Harry Styles. He's in that same studio, using looping etc., but he does a couple of things you haven't seen yet.

[@cathryntruebloood3913]

Thank you for sharing yourself, sharing your time, sharing your reactions. Please know you make my day brighter.

[@michaeldecker3480]

Well, here it is 12:45 in the morning and Miss Megan keeps me up again.

[@MissMeganFriday]

Haha sorry not sorry! Thanks for watching!

[@avionterria7855]

Ha! 1:03 in the morning for me

[@kimhorn705]

You stopped it and said you felt like he was about to blow it up..... I said out loud “ YEAH HE IS!” 😂🤣

[@beverlyrobertson2659]

Please do 12 days of Christmas 🤩 it's awesome

[@jimhester1205]

So bummed that I can only "like" this once.

[@InstrucTube]

"This guy is sick!" You haven't even seen anything yet. :P *later on* "Now what's he about to do on the cello?" He's about to blow your mind. His solo stuff, my favorite is his Sign of the Times and his Don't Dream It's Over covers.

[@seanofl]

Scott watched Kevin's video of beatboxing while playing the cello and knew Kevin was the guy they needed. Kevin was convinced to sing by Avi who gave Kevin the confidence and now just wow.

[@MissMeganFriday]

Wow, what a great team!

[@seanofl]

@@MissMeganFriday It is truly amazing to think that Kevin and Avi were added to the group right before the group appeared on The Sing Off and their first performance together was the first performance of the show. Destiny.

[@smurfrise]

You’ve got to react to Superfruit GUY.EXE

[@gailseatonhumbert9199]

Here is the background on both the instruments and the singing. Kevin is an instrumentalist, cello and saxophone primarily. He didn't even know he could sing until he was roommates with Avi who taught him initially. Due to the reneging on the award of a record contract to Pentatonix after the Sing-Off competition that they won at the end of 2011 Avi and Kevin Olusola became roommates. This actually was a happy accident because they wound up composing music for Pentatonix together. Avi Kaplan mentioned in a TV interview that he liked "Show You How to Love" because it was the first Pop song he had ever written. Kevin contributed the chorus to the composition. Kevin Olusola, the group's beatboxer, is a Yale graduate (pre-med). He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, loves classical music, and plays piano, cello, and saxophone. He had performed at Carnegie Hall twice as soloist on the cello and saxophone and has appeared on NPR’s “From The Top.” In 2009, he won second place in an international cello competition hosted by Yo-Yo Ma. In 2011, his “Julie-O” KZbin video was featured by CBS, AOL, Huffington Post and the Washington Post, among others. He was named one of 100 “History Makers in the Making” by TheGrio and was chosen by Quincy Jones to represent him in concert at the 2012 Montreux Jazz Festival alongside Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea.

[@Ms_Ria]

We completely agree with you

[@rbrant9615]

Haha, I was so looking forward to this! Kevin is so modest about his talents that many people just don't realize how versatile a performer he is until they actually see what he can do! Loved your reaction!

[@vidsorama2]

Nice reaction. Kevin is amazingly talented. You should set aside free time to check out Kevin's KO KZbin channel and go down that rabbit hole. Everything on his channel is awesome. He also has 3 EPs and some singles which you can buy and/or stream. They are incredible.

[@Blessi85]

Kevin is also a real sweetheart and gives great hugs :D

[@kelseymashinski5603]

I am in love with Kevin and his amazing-ness as well! Check out his video “True Colors”. It’s so beautiful!

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

The night Kevin Olusola broke Megan Fridays brain. Lol That was a great reaction to an incredibly talented and magical being. Hahaha I mean you are right though, Who the hell plays a cello with distortion? The guy is a friggin bonafide genius, and a musical deity.

[@jenniferdoolittle6935]

Fantastic! Thank you!!!

[@p1mmyt0w3ll]

I look forward to you 'sign of the times' reaction. ;)

[@jenniferyoung8551]

He also plays the saxophone, oh and in his cover of Harry Styles Sign of the Times, a little drum ;)

[@scottperil905]

He also speaks Mandarin

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Yeah - everything you just said! Ditto! Well, he also plays saxaphone! Kevin is my favorite- I love him soooo much! He also does an awesome cover of Human Nature by Michael Jackson. He recently released a video of a cover of True Colors. Yes, I should be hired as KOs PR person coz I tell everybody about how wonderful he is! LOL! And on top of ALL his inhuman talent, he has a beautiful soul! Anyway, I LOVED this reaction! PLEASE keep doing Ptx, Kevin & all the other solo stuff from the rest of them!!! I subbed so I will know when you've posted!!! XO

[@ezedzi]

Scott is - he covers for everyone else when they solo - he is the beast of the group.

[@f1nncess671]

Could you react to Pentatonix tries to sing 100 pop songs in under 10 minutes challenge by Replay, it really shows the dynamic they have as a group and it's a fun video. I hope you watch it next 🥺 It'll be so greaat. I don't know if someone told you this (probably they already have) but Scott, Mitch and Kirstie grew up together, and started singing as a group when they were in highschool. After that they thought about getting a bass for the group and a beatboxer, so they met avi through a friend (bc avi had a deep voice and also liked singing) and then they met Kevin. I just find interesting how a lot of groups form based on very technical calculations and they search for every member to make the best group possible, but ptx just started as friends that liked singing. Even when they got a record deal, the dealer dumped them and they didn't give up. They have that special connection with each other that make them so likable and funny, so it'd be fun to see your reaction and for you to get to know them better

[@HBKCommish]

I'm sure PTX would love to have Kevin sing more. The only problem is when Kevin is singing, there's no beat. They have to pick key moments to kill the beat for a few moments and have Kevin come in.

[@bethcoussou]

I just discovered your channel since I follow PTX. I’ve seen this video a few times and every time a new reaction pops up, I have to watch it! Isn’t he otherworldly? I had the same reaction as you! He killed this!! I really enjoyed your reaction!! I know you’ll probably watch it again! I did! ☺️

[@Jaybullz34]

You should also react to Kevin's rendition of "Sign of the Times!"

[@gregsteele806]

People say he's talented, but the truth is (if you ask him) that he just works his ass off. He won't settle for anything less than his best. He didn't sing at all before joining PTX, but he's been working hard at improving. Compare his high voice in this with the new 12 Days of Christmas track to see how far he has come.

[@MommaBird52]

He is my favorite too, although there is strong competition within the group. When he first joined the group I was told he was not aware he could sing and had some lessons from Avi! He also speaks several languages including Mandarin. He entered Yale as a pre-med before changing to music.

[@dorothywhitney7332]

His talent isn't "inhuman", it's just God given.

[@williamchavez7186]

me was fimed playing sax at Carnagie Hall in his teens and after spending a year studying in Beijing he speaks fluent Mandarin he is one smart cookie

[@mightymjc10]

Add what you are seeing on display right now, and then add that he is a 2 time Carnegie Hall soloist on Cello AND Saxophone, and that he graduated pre-med from Yale.

[@margretrosenberg420]

He also plays saxophone and piano/keyboard. He speaks five languages, including Mandarin, and has a pre-med degree from Yale. The man is a genius.

[@purplesky001]

I've been putting off watching this video.........why have I never seen this guy?

[@joshuawoods7488]

4:35 "This guy is not human" None of them are 🤣🤣🤣

[@libertarianguy5567]

What truly amazed me on this video is how he mixed all of this on the fly. Normally you would lay down a track, then gob ack and lay down the next track, and so on. Not Kevin, he says "I'll just lay down all the tracks on the fly so we can do this in one take". He is truly talented. Now you need to check out Avi's "Change on the Rise" video. I think you just might enjoy it too. It is an Avi Kaplan original song.

[@tommyhg32]

Kevin is epic in his own right. If you want another mind blower, check out Adam Rupp from Home Free. He has a video of a “drum solo”.

[@joanmilano5302]

Also, besides "Say Something" (which you GOTTA watch) another MUST WATCH is "Imagine" ... it's the perfect song for the world today and it will give you the feels.

[@davebrownlee8506]

You’ve been KO’d

[@garrycreech956]

Merry Christmas ☃️😉🎉🥳

[@ThexImperfectionist]

You should take a quick tour through a solo for each of them! I'd suggest starting with Scott - I should tell ya momma on you! It'll blow your mind!

[@stevenmurphy2445]

I'd smile too if I had created something like that. I think Kevin is one of the most talented dudes on the planet. I think he has perfect pitch because his intonation is always perfect. You should check out the video of him playing the sax at Carnage Hall when he was 17. Yes I said Sax.

[@MrAMoney03]

Please watch all of his other solos that he does on some other songs!!!

[@ardioke4320]

Dimash kudaibergen "HELLO" REACTION

[@swami114]

Loopers are neat when used right. Kevin does insane things with his.

[@keddiewye6517]

So next I suggest you search for Kevin Olusola Carnegie Hall to find him playing saxophone at Carnegie Hall at the age of 17, 15 years ago, plus more. You said you didn’t want spoilers so you’ll have to watch it.

[@JoSedunary]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZiQiISiaL52jLs Link in case anyone needs it

[@im2yz4u17]

They went to China and performed. Kevin spoke fluent Mandarin to the audience. Yes, he can do that too. He plays a mean saxophone and performed at Carnegie Hall.

[@kimhorn705]

I’ve always said they are all ooo talented but Kevin is the most!!! ❤️

[@thontor]

Kevin sings a decent amount in their new song the 12 days of Christmas

[@milissaleatherwood6837]

You really need to check out his cover of "sign of the times"! It's freaking epic.

[@PT62]

Another great reaction!!!! Looking for "Live" performances by Kevin? In KZbin search for "kevin ko live performance" , and you'll get a list of some of his solo performances. I've only watched a couple so I don't know if any of them are what you're looking for, but have fun looking.

[@michaeldecker3480]

Been looking, can't find any other version of this .all the other reactions are this video.

[@MissMeganFriday]

Thanks for trying!

[@krisjohnson2074]

Have you been to his channel on KZbin??? If not...enjoy! kzbin.infovideos

[@specialplaylists3230]

Great reaction Kevin is the central key of PTX and who really make it so unique I guess Avi was hard to replace when he left PTX, but replacing Kevin would be simply impossible Please check his solo "Renegade" song... you won't be disappointed

[@MrDstyle09]

Hey Megan thanks for doing this video AWESOME REACTION GREAT JOB once again! Could you do his cover Harry Styles's "Sign Of The TImes he does a FANTASTIC JOB on that one! You're doing an AWESOME JOB here on KZbin I love your reactions they're HONEST,SINCERE & GENUINE ! So continue being you & know that you're not going to please everyone & you'll be on your way to 10,000 subscribers! Just you know you have a fan for life!!!!!! Sending much love from here in the states! (:

[@MissMeganFriday]

Wow thank you so much for your suggestions and kind words, that means the world to me! Doing my best and I will keep on it :-)

[@bingobillable]

This was a live performance in his studio.

[@alexandrarosanacuibus2205]

you should listen allso too "don't dream it's over". it's gorgeous

[@williamchavez7186]

when PTX was looking to compete on NBC the sing off they found KO celloboxing (BEATBOXING TO HIS CELLO ) and hired him, he has played his cello (which he calls 'Byonce') on a few PTX vids and he never ceases to amaze

[@derekfalconberg3481]

If you haven’t been inundated yet with requests to react to Nightwish’s Ghost Love Score, let me be the first to request it. If you have been getting requests, I’ll add my voice. 🤪😈

[@derekfalconberg3481]

Looks like I might be the first... 🤪 The Nightwish Army might be coming for you. 🤪

[@kevingoelz729]

Before PTX Kevin was in Pre Med then came the call from PTX and the rest is history.

[@davidphillips4476]

Dessert, that was the 7 course meal lol. The dude is the rock and foundation. If you want to fee; real good with PTX try Happy Now a new original...you will smile. Another rabbit hole to fall down into is Post Modern Jukebox (PMJ) They take current songs and spin them stylistically back in time. PMJ Creep with Haley Reinhart, or PMJ feat Morgan James Dream on great starter, Just as a side dish you should check out 2 Cellos doing thunderstruck..it also is amazing. Great reactions by the way!!!

[@balianss6378]

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[@jerrymckinley1569]

He's very good you want to hear him in Mary did you know bye ptx

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Avi apparently extensively vocally tutored him. I'm sure, eventually, the record label, their management company, or PTX as a corporate entity, eventually got him additional vocal coaching as well.

[@dixiee3554]

I just watched a video where he played the sax in 2005 at Carnegie Hall for some show.

[@AssetInvesting]

He also speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, plays one hell of a saxophone, and who knows what else?

[@jerrymckinley1569]

He is a very good beat boxer you need to see Adam Rupp from home free in his drum solo these two seven and Adam are the best in the world beat boxers I have ever heard