Singers Reaction/Review to "Kevin K.O. Olusola - Stay With Me (Sam Smith looping KOver)"

[@TampaZeke]

Kevin is definitely the most talented, yet most underappreciated member of Pentatonix.

[@YvonneCClaes]

Ok, here's the story on Kevin: He was the last member to join PTX. Scott and Ben B., who is the group's producer and co-arranger, found Kevin on KZbin, beatboxing while playing cello. Scott, who was a poor college student at the time, and Ben pooled their resources to fly Kevin out for an audition. (Scott is the creator of PTX; he put the group together. It was his vision). Kevin initially said "no" to joining PTX. Kevin, who speak fluent Chinese, was all set to become a doctor, studying pre-med in college. Scott and Ben convinced him to join PTX, and Kevin now says he has no regrets. Kevin often says he never imagined for himself a career in music. Medicine was his destiny, but now he can't imagine a profession outside of music. Thank goodness Scott and Ben were so convincing and got Kevin to join PTX. Also, Kevin and Avi lived together and remain close. Those of us in the Pentaholics community really feared how Kevin would fare without Avi in the group. They were/are so close, kinda like Scott and Mitch. It's good to see that Kevin is OK and moving forward with the group despite not having Avi there. They often refer to each other as "brothers," while Scott and Mitch refer to themselves as "sisters." LOL

[@Falindae]

"He just sang a song with an instrument!" You hit the nail on the head with that :) He really makes that cello sing, and that, in my opinion, is the way to tell a true musician

[@cullensmith0]

Hey guys! Did you know his cello is called Beyoncè. It’s so cute. I have two requests for you. First one is: I should tell your momma on ya by Scott Hoying. You can hear his base really well here. Second one is: Sign of the Times by Kevin Olusola. He’s amazing and so talented again.

[@Falindae]

I totally agree with both of these!

[@jeancaldwell233]

I have no doubt Kevin would have been a great physician, as was his original intent, but oh, what we all would have missed if he decided to turn Scott down and not join PTX! He is an incredibly talented and spectacular musician! We are so lucky to be able to hear and see him.

[@iamkerok]

Savant. Will reach and heal many more with his music, than he would have as a physician.

[@jenniferyoungberg]

Kevin has said that his intention is to make the instrument sing!!! You nailed it!

[@tiffanymonet53]

"The one thing I try to do is singing through the way I play the cello. When I play the cello I'm a singer, and the medium just happens to be the cello" -Kevin K.O. Olusola =]

[@deannakinsman6790]

THIS GUY...JUST ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!!! SANG THAT SONG W/CELLO...STUNNING!!!

[@adelinaadelina3076]

he makes the strings weep, touch your heart, love it thank you

[@janetranslates]

Can you imagine writing this arrangement? Think of all the layers! Multiple tracks of piano, cello, beat-boxing, and voice, each coming in and out and perfectly balanced. (I think some of the piano was looped, but maybe it was all live. I keep forgetting to watch the pianist, with Kevin there.) I picture a giant spreadsheet--probably all in Kevin's head, not on paper or computer screen at all.

[@rayraudebaugh5395]

And people think that cellos can't speak. But only if they have never seen Kevin do what he does so unbelievably well. Please do a reaction of his KOver of Harry Styles "Sign Of The Times". Another virtuoso performance that includes not only cello and beat boxing but keyboard (organ and piano), incredible vocals and percussion.

[@polythenepam6461]

#TeamKevin in the house! 💛

[@ms.laperry8106]

Kevin knows how to make his Cello -aka-(Beyonce) SING.

[@pearljammies]

Yesssssss! Kevin the brilliant.

[@CK-ei5bm]

Kevin is hands down!! one of the top 10 most talented people on this Planet I like to call Earth!! Just Thinking out loud!!!

[@andreazelli1045]

The piano player was Jason Gaviati, aka Gavi and he worked with Lindsey Stirling. Unfortunately, he died of cancer a while back

[@Doc903]

Actually, he survived the cancer, but the chemo itself destroyed his heart. His death was unfortunately a heart attack(or heart failure, I don't know if they're the same).

[@caroleceres]

Oh! That is So Hard to hear… 😔

[@fmcm7715]

Oh no that’s so sad😢

[@janetranslates]

Four of my favorite moments: That riff at 3:23; Marco singing with the cello at 4:01; Kevin's grin of sheer joy at 4:50; and Ali's "Hah!" when the music starts again at 5:42. And both of your facial expressions throughout! Thank you for appreciating Kevin so much. It makes my heart happy.

[@24n8]

You can tell he approaches his playing of these pop songs from a singing perspective. He does runs and ad libs that a singer would do. I think that's what makes him so incredible - his musical IQ and versatility. For example, he doesn't beat box like so many beatboxers do - just making cool effects for cool effects' sake. He does it with a sense of musicality and understanding of how it brings the song to life. Scott is my favorite member of PTX because I'm a vocalist first, but Kevin is the most talented and I believe the most essential to why the group is special.

[@superdre4892]

You two and Kevin. All mvps

[@gregseagler5111]

Kevin is brilliant. How much talent can one human have?!! It's so cool how in this video, Kevin made an instrument sing, while Pentatonix is about turning voices into accompanying instruments.

[@la4598]

He literally sung this song with the cello,kevin is ridiculously talented and beautiful

[@charlottemossberger7176]

would love for you to react to pentatonx Christmas music please! silent night and mary did you kmow are my favorites

[@Falindae]

This! I really love "O come all ye faithful" too!

[@kennethvanwetering692]

When he played at Carnegie Hall with Yo-Yo Ma,, Yo-yo said that he was the most exceptional player he has ever heard; with a touch that is second to none. Pretty good compliment coming from one of the world's best!

[@staceesgotti9859]

I love your reactions!! Please react to Kevin's Adele Medley!! I love you both!!

[@ms.laperry8106]

Stacee Sgotti Yes plzzzzzzzz.

[@alankadair]

you guys are just too cool. always love your reactions and this time is no different. Great job

[@akinpaws]

I don't know who first said it, but I've seen it commented a few times that Kevin sings with his cello and plays his voice like an instrument. The next time you watch a KOver, may I suggest Demi Lovato's Heart Attack. :-)

[@kikimo57]

he makes his cello SING !

[@linalu5881]

Kevin Olusola sign of the time cover...please!

[@diannakroeger9936]

If you liked this from Kevin you must must must watch the video of Kevin at 17 years old at Carnegie Hall in a program called from the top!!!!!!!

[@vivianecharest785]

great reaction ,like it .very good. mary christmast

[@mecfstraveler]

BTW, have you seen any of the live holiday tour PTX stuff? They're on their 1st Holiday Tour right now! Scott is at the top of his vocal game and is so cute when he forgets the lyrics opening night (to their current single "Deck the Halls" no less.. 😁) and when tries to hide a laugh when Santa comes out and dances with them during "Up on the Housetop" which I HIGHLY recommend viewing. Then we have Matt and Kevin open "Let it Snow" with a hip-hop duet while doing beats and bass! You have GOT to check these out! Tis the season! Love you guys!

[@gingergarza6456]

Sing it boy!! 🙂 I love the way you sing so no need for apologizes.

[@joyrochar6162]

Love this cover

[@xoPanchitaxo]

Have you guys reacted to his ALL OF ME cover??! You really should! Well all his covers actually lol

[@chrztl]

superfruit " feeling myself " cover.. itts awesome.. i love your reactions guys!

[@heidicook2739]

Love this! If you want some Christmas selections, Voctave, Mary Did You Know and Home Free, Do You Hear What I Hear are amazing.

[@BillBeckham]

Have you watched K.O. play his version of Adele?

[@autumnprincess5680]

This with jessie j's cover perfection

[@susanpeterson9947]

I 💖 you guys cause you 💖 KO like I 💖 KO! And PTX too. Have you done The Prayer yet? Their best ever, hands down.

[@caramelcream7412]

Kevin made that cello sing. He's over talented and so very underrated

[@Chloe2002]

Yes I love this! I have a request: "The Butts Remix" by Home Free. I thought you guys might like that^^

[@hsiuyunchang6758]

Dimash ~unforgettable day~please~🙏🙏🙏

[@hsiuyunchang6758]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@mecfstraveler]

Oh, Kevin.. How talented are thee... Let me count the ways... Sorry! Too many ways to count! The finger work is focused on with a lead guitar solo... I agree, camera man... Fingers!

[@maddiewalker2550]

You NEED to react to defying gravity by superfruit. You’ll be so amazed they’re so good. (It includes Mitch with green face paint and Scott with a wig lol, thought you should know)

[@joyrochar6162]

Nice

[@seraphimsakura9205]

I miss your reaction on Dimash

[@anonymousblah4486]

You should check out his own composition Renegade. :)

[@seoheekim8223]

S~~~~o goooood♡♡♡😌❤

[@ElibeniEB7]

Please react to the version of "What's This" by voiceplay!

[@spezie40]

MAProductions Please react to: Daneliya Tulyeshova 'Stone Cold' - Blind Audition . Wowow!!!! This kid is so amazing!!!! She's from Kazakhstan. And... At the beginning of the video she said: "God help me"

[@woodlark391]

Because of its definition, I rarely use this word. Since it is to be used with the one and only K O . . . I hereby nominate "F A B U L O U S" -- If any word belongs with Kevin Olusola, it is fabulous!

[@yeeey8021]

if you guys love michael jackson you should really react to next town down ft alyson stoner michael jackson evolution

[@jaeaquatics2829]

Check out KO's All of Me (KOver, John Legend) !!

[@dorothycarson6339]

Pentagon is can't hold us

[@lucianamendez3755]

React to Pentatonix Joy to the World!

[@chrztl]

please guys react to one of scott hoyings covers. " i should tell ya momma on you" he does an acapella song by himself its amazing

[@morganmurphyloves1D]

React to Postmodern Jukebox's rendition of Sorry by Justin Beiber..... Feature Mario Jose and Shoshana Bean!

[@50Jman06]

React to Mary did you Know by Voctave!

[@justhendryk]

react to Creep by Vintage Postmodern Jukebox Radiohead Cover ft. Haley Reinhart , thanks. love your vids mate.

[@joereinel5339]

YOU SHOULD HEAR KEVIN PLAY SAXAPHONE........ THATS NOT SPELLED RIGHT BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN JOE R...

[@raysmelperez6739]

Hi guys, please i want you reaction to Leonardo Gonçalves: Sublime(ao vivo) byee

[@TanjaVuPoems]

Amazingly multi talented and deeply belonging to music and beyond ...check some of my videos btw guyss;) greetings...

[@anugrahsetiawan8483]

u have 60 comments right now

[@salmahwasli8042]

Pls react my immortal cover by shila Amzah

[@joereinel5339]

HOW ABOUT FANFUCKING TASTIC LOL