Pentatonix - Havana - Reaction

[@LeskeyC001]

I’ve given up trying to explain what they do and why it does the things it does to me. I just know I love them so much. Kevin is a classically trained cellist and saxophonist too. Of course he plays the piano as well.

[@Ciaransworld]

Love, love, love this reaction!

[@Strider0170]

As well as cello, looping, and keyboards, Kevin is also a world-class saxophone player.

[@ishort0967]

Yes! Kelvin’s solo works really shows all his talents!

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

I can’t wait to start down the KO rabbit hole!

[@Maerahn]

I love that Matt looks like he's having the greatest time all the way through this! That's a man who LOVES his job!

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

It has to be fun Maerahn, I agree with you he looks like he is having an absolute blast!

[@chrispavlich9656]

My mom was born in Havana and she said this was the type of music reminiscent of Cuba and where she grew up. I really enjoy your PTX reactions. Please try and squeeze in their rendition of Can you feel the love tonight. If you can. They kill it❣️

[@denisehart7104]

Fun reaction ! Try PTX cover of Kiiara's GOLD. Mitch gets the notes without any enhancement like she uses, and the whole group can shine. They rock !

[@lucylastic]

Your level of gobsmackedness is a sight to behold... your chuckles, and loss for words, say SOO much

[@kensanders2342]

Bohemian Rhapsody, DaftPunk, Hallelujah, and Imagine...All great. HAIL!!

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Go Blue, looked good on saturday!

[@kyarilee]

Thank you, I didn't know they did this song. Love this version

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

My pleasure kyarilee, thanks for watching!

[@laurypalmer4808]

Kevin is unbelievable. He plays several instruments. Speaks Mandarin. He was pre,med at Harvard. Amazing!

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

I agree Laury, the man sucked up like 10 peoples shares of talent lol

[@jeffg9203]

Ok off the wall... Your voice is so soothing.. just love hearing your reactions and views.. keep them coming..

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thanks J griffis, I really appreciate that!

[@jeffg9203]

@@rocksolidreactions3901 my pleasure.... Jeff.

[@vidsorama2]

Nice reaction. Thanks.

[@ryanje8147]

Kevin's jacket is too cool for school!! love it.

[@geriatricptxer2362]

They performed this on tour last year and their choreography was hilariously good. I'm pretty much convinced they can be whatever instrument they want to be. You need to react to their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody and see what they do with the percussion AND the guitar solo.

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thanks for the suggestion, and for watching!

[@sean1849]

What's good bud...Hey Ptx fam

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Hey Sean! How are you, hope all is well my friend!

[@sean1849]

@@rocksolidreactions3901 Could always be worse bud

[@auntieangie6546]

Good evening Sean

[@dianad3080]

Hey Sean 😊

[@Mahiahtree]

Hey, Sean ?????

[@jeniferrosenberger827]

Check out Kevin's solo stuff, its just ridiculous what the man can do musically. Cello, beatboxing, looping, keyboards etc etc. One of my favorites is 'Down' just search under Kevin Olusola. He calls them KOvers. Also as an FYI, he went to Yale for pre med studies before joining PTX.

[@karmakkaze]

You forgot that he is fluent in Mandarin. Why? Because he is SUPERHUMAN. What else do you say about the man that CREATED Cello-boxing? React to his "Sign of the Times" cover and his "Down" cover!!

[@davidwiger6024]

I know that "etc etc" is a catchall, but the instrument that you don't see unless you specifically look for it is the saxophone. He is fluent in that, also.

[@laurypalmer4808]

You're right. I misspoke.

[@elainecourteau6231]

Lol... I was shocked by the exactitude of Kevin’s bongo sound and that little scrappy thing and then the trumpet! I think pretty much all of Mitch’s fan love his free spirit in styles. He’s adorable and it takes a lot of confidence and dare to go for it the way he does. I also love the colour scheme on this video, very exotic. Their stylist is killing! They all look amazingly beautiful. Great cover! I enjoyed your reaction. 🤗

[@pjschmid2251]

I know it’s really hard to find a good place to stop but a great policy when you do you have to stop is to back it up five seconds so that you maintain the integrity of what you’re listening to and you don’t miss anything really cool. Oh BTW Kevin is also an accomplished classical saxophone player. There is an old video on YT of him getting an award when he was in high school and he plays the sax and is put on the spot to perform his secret new passion ... beatboxing LOL

[@kathyastrom1315]

That was a PBS series filmed at Carnegie Hall. Definitely worth watching.

[@buddasquirrel]

Love this one!! Very nice reaction. Thanks man!

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thank you so much buddasquirrel!

[@Blue-rl5dp]

That lip caterpillar is his Freddy Mercury disguise. That invisible trumpet is a Fluggle horn. The cello he plays is not invisible. If you want us to recommend what to hear we can keep you here all day. Everything they do is golden. Do you like Christmas songs? whether you do or not you'll love "The First Noel" (or any of the dozens they do.) They don't have a video to it but they do the BEST version of "Boogy Woogie Bugle Boy" out there. Now that you're a newly hatched Pentaholic have you tried Home Free? No competition here, Pentaholics and Home Fries like them both. Look or "In The Blood" and "Champaign Taste"

[@nanaakuapokuaa8155]

Matt is soo talented and I pray this Avi web from some of the pentaholic will one day fade and we all appreciate his talent.. Did you all noticed when Kevin was doing the flute sound it was Matt that was doing the beat boxing and still in bass... A youtuber noticed it and it's few ppl who gets it too... Watch it with keen eyes and don't be blown away by the harmonies

[@badmama1962]

I totally agree with you!! I love Avi, but Matt is sooo amazing and I feel like he gave them a new spark when he joined them!!

[@carolynl.higgins6206]

Yes Nana great comments and observations. I'll look for Matt's beatboxing. Some people (I hesitate to say pentaholics, because I feel a true pentaholic would root for the group) intentionally troll and disparage Matt whenever a reactor or commenter recognizes his skills or beautiful voice. Often one can feel the personal ire and disdain for this young man. Why!?! They are obsessed with comparing. It is quite disrespectful and immature. I've watched old videos with everyone messing up. Pentaholics compiled blooper videos way before Matt got there. But I guess it was just called "being human" before Matt came. So what has Matt done but come in doing an exceptional job, showing growth exponentially compared to the time period the rest of PTX had to grow and having a wonderful time just being himself and what PTX wants and needs. He has a beautiful "no drama" spirit, and God has given him the power to shake it off. Continued prayers for Matt and this excellent band.

[@katieoberst490]

Aww...when you stutter because your thoughts have scattered I feel it completely because they're so good in this that my thoughts go everywhere too lol. Great reaction!!

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thank you so much katie!

[@gsusan11]

I think the percussion instrument that you were hearing Kevin do towards the beginning of this song is the bongos. Very popular in Cuban music.

[@kirkzentner3262]

"Intentional" was the perfect comment. Nothing is left to chance. They plan exactly when they will take breaths so there is never a gap. Some of the sounds they make take 2 people in perfect coordination. They alter their tone to match or contrast the person they are singing with at the moment. Precision so perfect it seems spontaneous because there is still room to improvise.

[@transolut]

Don't forget to listen for Kirsten. She often does not get credit for being the backbone of all the harmony.

[@429_FL_Cub]

Another great video with a similar vibe to this one is their cover of Come Along originally by Cosmo Sheldrake. Kevin is a beast in that one and of course you get Mitch slapped. Their wardrobe is on point too.

[@ellenhulslander2897]

Christmas is coming soon! They are the masters of Christmas songs.🎅

[@wizmeric]

Loved your reaction! They all look and sound so gorgeous in this video! Makes me want to hangout in the den, or library, or whatever that room is with a cigar and a glass of scotch!

[@jeannietaylor4968]

The first thing I thought was it was missing a cigar smoking Cuban in the corner. I wonder if was intentional given that the title is Havana?

[@skycoburn3872]

Love that he's blown away by Kevin's trumpet. Is there anything the man can't do lol.

[@Karen-Campos]

See how we have the common bond of being absolutely shocked by every video they release? Yeah. We get it. You could jump forward to their brand new originals Happy Now and Be My Eyes. Or you could jump way back to Can’t Hold Us...one of my all time favorites... or you could go Halloween-ish and do Making Christmas from The Nightmare Before Christmas which is spectacular!

[@JoSedunary]

Another great reaction - if you're after recommendations, one that is sometimes overlooked is their collaboration with Jason Derulo (If I ever Fall in love ) I ac tually think he blends really well with PTX (hard to do a 6th harmony with an established 5 part)... I always liked him but never really realised just how good his voice is until this track with them. It's pretty epic.

[@mjbartholomew5317]

Yes Kevin plays cello, he can also play cello and beatbox simultaneously AND he plays saxophone!

[@dianad3080]

Thanks for reacting to this. The backdrop is just perfect for this song (cigar bar vibes), the colors of their outfits, their voices. Love PTX ☺️

[@shaunagriffin1178]

You are so fun to watch. Your facial expressions are priceless. We do understand having to stop periodically but just one request is, when you do could you please rewind a few seconds, I like it when other reactors do that.

[@JoSedunary]

BTW, Your set-up and how you present your reactions is just perfect - vision/audio is always balanced - don't change a thing !.... and Thank you for putting in the time for us X

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thank you so much jo, and it is truly my pleasure!

[@cherylfrady4602]

Kevin plays cello on "Perfect". Scott sings perfect lead

[@lvw7668]

Lol, you just gotta embrace Mitch’s ever changing style. He has stated that besides music his other passion is fashion. Having been a very shy kid and dealing with anxiety it’s good to see him finding new ways to express himself. I actually loved the dress he wore for the AMA’s Star Wars performance.

[@stevenmurphy2445]

When Kevin was 17 he played Sax at Carnegie hall. There is a you-tube of it. I have about 9000 liked videos but i'll send you a link if I can find it. I really enjoy your reactions. I don't usually subscribe to reactors, but I am subscribed to you. In Fact I think I was subscriber 800.

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Very cool steven, I really appreciate it! Can you imagine, Carnegie hall at 17!

[@stevenmurphy2445]

@@rocksolidreactions3901 Barely, I was 20 the first time I sang at Carnegie Hall thought I would have a nervous breakdown Prior to preforming

[@martycullison4095]

Imagine you are in Havana, and you are invited to come into the library and have a Cognac and Cuban Cigar, That is this set! Love this song and your reaction, especially to Mitch's porn stache! Keep them coming....Christmas soon!! And do Come Along please.

[@dianaw6929]

Love the ptx reactions. Please react sometime to pentatonix covering Gold ( Kiiera ) It is by far my fav and such a complex song

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thanks for the suggestion diana!

[@My2ndnephew]

See, that's why I said you were definitely a Pentaholic. Besides Pentatonix there's also Superfruit and some of individual Scott, Mitch, Kirsten,Avi and Kevin videos. One of my favorites that doesn't get a lot of play is Lose Us with Scott and a friend of his, Rozzi. There is a deep, deep rabbit hole of music that is Pentatonix and parts of Pentatonix.

[@marythiry2401]

I am new to you but will be back for sure love your reactions

[@davidpitchford6620]

new intro is 🔥

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thanks david, I really appreciate that!

[@lynnswanson851]

If you like what Kevin can do, you should try "Man of Constant Sorrow" Covered by Home Free (another a cappella group). The are doing harmonica and Digeredoo with only their mouths. The song is awesome also!

[@diannecardenas9866]

That picture you have over your right side is very much like an old school Cuban or Mexican or South American Hacienda. Fits the song well.

[@ritathomas5167]

Kevin is a BEAST!! Here's what I have read about him in a nutshell. He is terrifically smart - was originally going to go to medical school but chose Pentatonix! He is the only member of the group with perfect pitch. He plays cello, piano, and probably several other instruments. He has played cello with the famous Yo-Yo Ma. He has lived and studied in China - he speaks fluent Chinese (Mandarin?) and Spanish. He, as well as the other Pentatonix members (with maybe the exception of Matt?) have released their own music apart from Pentatonix. Kevin has several notable ones - he has a cover of the Marian Hill song "Down" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNmGRvaM1nhc0&ab_channel=KO). Kevin also wrote and performed his own creation called "Renegade" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/naDYmoxuatB3aNE&ab_channel=KO). ALL of the members of Pentatonix are just incredibly talented and gifted, but arguably none more than Kevin. Some of us think that, although he is a cello-boxer extraordinaire, we would like to hear him do a little more singing in the music videos sometimes! Great reaction! Thank you!!

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thanks for all the info rita, I agree he is a beast, and so multi talented it's amazing, thanks for watching!

[@larrywt656]

That was really more of a fluegelhorn than a trumpet (I played both so I recognize it immediately).

[@dawnthrasher3606]

Your facial expressions are hilarious (in a good way) Mitch mustache looks like he trying to be Freddie Mercury...lol Have you gotten to Daft Punk yet? That is one of the songs that they got a Grammy for. Crazy Good!

[@professionalvampire1]

He grew out that 'stache specifically because he was going as Freddie Mercury for Halloween that year.

[@MrDavePed]

Here are my favorites by Pentatonix: Carol of the Bells (Christmas) (14 November 2012) Daft Punk Medley (4 November 2013 Grammy winner) Mary, Did You Know? (Christmas) (11 November 2014) Hallelujah (Christmas) (21 October 2016) Bohemian Rhapsody (7 April 2017) Matt replaces Avi as bass (22 June 2017) Havana (23 February 2018) The Sound of Silence (15 February 2019) Can you feel the love tonight? (23 August 2019) Blinding Lights (1 July 2020) Dreams (22 July 2020) TYTY ..

[@MommaBird52]

Check out Kevin's solo stuff. Two great choices that will wow you with talent are Down and Sign of the Times. He will amaze!

[@musicfanatic6558]

If you check out their journey on the sing-off, Kevin had done the trumpet thing in one of their performances!

[@terrynewman2841]

Check out Bohemian Rhapsody. We can be the all the instruments without instruments.

[@lindakramer6075]

Halloween and then Christmas, you need to watch Making Christmas by PTX, it combines both!

[@stevensallsorts]

Subbed, if you want to see more from Kevin in ptx theres Mary did you know, imagine and their original track " sing " for a Matt solo your a mean one Mr grinch

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thanks for the sub stevens, and for the recommendations!

[@stevensallsorts]

@@rocksolidreactions3901 not a problem, I've just started to do a kind of reaction without a pc or fancy stuff lol, but I've heard pretty much every ptx song so can't react to em lol

[@ZekeNYIII]

Great reaction! You should check out Scott’s solo video called “I Should Tell Ya Momma On Ya” you’ll really get a view/listen of his vocal range and talent

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Thanks for the recommendation Zeke, I will have to check that out, thanks for watching!

[@Texastigerdigsdetects]

Kevin plays cello, saxophone and piano.

[@lenakavanaghrattigan9522]

new here from ireland. can you react to these pentatonix songs hallelujah ,the sound of silence, cheerleader, rather be, love again, daft punk, imagine. can you feel the love tonight, bohemian rhapsody, the feeling can't hold us, radio active ,

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

Hello lena, thanks so much for watching, most all of those are on my list if I haven't done them already.

[@martinhafner2201]

It looks they broke into a 1950's Cuban night club manager's office.

[@vivienmc5983]

Please react to Kevin’s solo of Down. It shows off his musical talent to perfection. 😍

[@jeannietaylor4968]

Another great reaction, thank you. We all understand the need for pauses but may I suggest you back up for a few seconds after your comments - it keeps the flow and stops you from possible missing things. Mitch's tache is just Mitch being Mitch - you learn to 'roll' with it. He has a unique style.....and a flawless voice :)

[@cindyadams3683]

Aww... I wouldn't divorce you for that throwback man cave! I'd take you with me and we can hang out in there together. It could be our hideout from the kids. (Not really though - we'd miss them too much) 🥰

[@lvw7668]

Awwww that’s so cute❣️ (...wait, I sincerely hope you’re his actual wife, lol)

[@cindyadams3683]

@@lvw7668 haha - yep. I am. 💍👰

[@joanmilano5302]

Please do their cover of Shallow!!!

[@mikegoodwin2386]

Great reaction. Mitch-stache didn't last long. If you get in to some of their older stuff, watch out. Mitch's looks change dramatically over time. The saying is that if you wonder "Is that Mitch?" it's Mitch. He gains weight. He loses weight. Sometimes wears glasses. Hair changes a lot. He doesn't always look like the same person, but always sounds like Mitch. On that, do try some of their older work: Daft Punk Medley will blow your mind. And it won them their first Grammy. Hallelujah, hard to believe human voices can make such beautiful sounds. Bohemian Rhapsody has to be heard to be believed! Imagine, no spoilers but, it's moving. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - not a single word and they won a Grammy with it. Love Again is an amazing original that doesn't get near enough reactions. You said you like bass? Sing is just fun. Kevin's "trumpet" playing goes all the way back to their Sing Off performances. If you're really gonna be a Pentaholic, you'll eventually have to go through all of them, in order. See how it all started. Enjoy the journey. We're having fun riding along with you.

[@SFWUxSavage]

I would suggest definitely checking out homefree ring of fire ft Avi

[@joanmilano5302]

If you want to see Kevin play cello a Kirstie have the lead, please watch "Say Something"

[@mikescott4215]

react to there cover of mad world

[@rocksolidreactions3901]

I did mike, it was actually my very first reaction on youtube, thanks so much for watching!

[@billjoyce]

You might enjoy Diana Ankudinova, a teenage singer from Russia, doing a quarantine version of this same song - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4OzqqqnqqtpqqM .

[@webigrator]

Here is part of the what is quintessentially Kevin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKLZnmOljLqgmtk

[@geriatricptxer2362]

Request: With Halloween coming up at the end of the week, I'd love for you to react to PTX's cover of Making Christmas from Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ... their special effects and vocals are perfect (as always). Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipnCm2qIitplrK8

[@sonyachavez7976]

Listen to their new song Thank you. It's original.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Listen to Kevin on his own! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNmGRvaM1nhc0