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

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @bonnieflynn4798
    @bonnieflynn4798 2 года назад +56

    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

  • @Butterflyandhearts95
    @Butterflyandhearts95 2 года назад +2

    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.

  • @FayolaOnline
    @FayolaOnline 2 года назад +37

    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.

  • @callalily9842
    @callalily9842 2 года назад +39

    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!

  • @lindajohns7063
    @lindajohns7063 2 года назад +25

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

    • @beverlykrebs4372
      @beverlykrebs4372 2 года назад +1

      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
      @debbiea4786 Год назад

      I absolutely love Renegade by Kevin ❤

  • @DougRayPhillips
    @DougRayPhillips 2 года назад +65

    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.
    ruclips.net/video/cg-WQl3YCVY/видео.html

    • @ruth2141
      @ruth2141 2 года назад +4

      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
      @DougRayPhillips 2 года назад +2

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

    • @vidsorama2
      @vidsorama2 2 года назад +5

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

    • @DougRayPhillips
      @DougRayPhillips 2 года назад +2

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

    • @rlhcat7662
      @rlhcat7662 2 года назад

      It's Berkeley.

  • @zoew_
    @zoew_ 2 года назад +2

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

  • @vidsorama2
    @vidsorama2 2 года назад +14

    Thank you for reacting to Kevin's awesome performance video. Glad that you liked it. Kevin is a genius. Everything on his RUclips 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.

  • @jakesmith5278
    @jakesmith5278 2 года назад +3

    Yeah Kevin is a true musician.

  • @colleenstapleton2120
    @colleenstapleton2120 2 года назад +15

    Sign of the Times cover by Kevin Olusola

  • @lorriredmon7531
    @lorriredmon7531 2 года назад +2

    He's literally a genius!

  • @AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever
    @AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever 2 года назад +5

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

  • @patriciaferguson9204
    @patriciaferguson9204 2 года назад +8

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

  • @patriciaalvareztostado8170
    @patriciaalvareztostado8170 2 года назад

    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!

  • @ankhgirl3
    @ankhgirl3 2 года назад +5

    Kevin is AWESOME!!!
    Your bloopers… 😆

  • @kayecastleman6353
    @kayecastleman6353 2 года назад +10

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

  • @melissakrueger4121
    @melissakrueger4121 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @billyboy4774
    @billyboy4774 2 года назад +2

    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
    @beverlykrebs4372 2 года назад +1

    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!!!

  • @joanbaillie9925
    @joanbaillie9925 2 года назад +9

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

  • @katiemarie8580
    @katiemarie8580 2 года назад +1

    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
    @bonnieflynn4798 2 года назад +6

    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

  • @kellianjoseph1527
    @kellianjoseph1527 2 года назад +9

    He played the keyboard in signs of time cover…

  • @dwfarr
    @dwfarr 2 года назад +10

    Recommend his Sign Of The Times.

  • @shellyt3946
    @shellyt3946 2 года назад +2

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

  • @Mahiahtree
    @Mahiahtree 2 года назад +6

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

  • @debbierhodes4479
    @debbierhodes4479 2 года назад

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

  • @caithlin4306
    @caithlin4306 2 года назад +4

    Loved this! 😍

  • @larrygranbois4164
    @larrygranbois4164 2 года назад +7

    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!

  • @heatherhuard
    @heatherhuard 2 года назад +4

    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.

  • @tamaramcfarland8677
    @tamaramcfarland8677 2 года назад +14

    You should also check out Renegade. An original by Kevin

  • @lauriefarmer7724
    @lauriefarmer7724 2 года назад

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

  • @karannewton3481
    @karannewton3481 2 года назад

    Loved watching your reaction! He is crazy talented.

  • @elbatejeda5081
    @elbatejeda5081 2 года назад

    Great reaction!! Love love Kevin ❤️

  • @timcaldwell5241
    @timcaldwell5241 2 года назад +4

    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
      @Spartan_777 2 года назад

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

  • @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884
    @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884 10 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed it. Love your reaction

  • @davidphillips4476
    @davidphillips4476 2 года назад +3

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

  • @joebarnhart4460
    @joebarnhart4460 2 года назад +2

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

  • @ClaireBarn
    @ClaireBarn 2 года назад +1

    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
    @edwardweaverling7312 2 года назад +2

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

  • @chetstevens4583
    @chetstevens4583 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @davidbangtson3109
    @davidbangtson3109 2 года назад

    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.

  • @vickimoran1349
    @vickimoran1349 2 года назад

    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!

  • @donnagardner3138
    @donnagardner3138 2 года назад

    Amazing!!!

  • @dianejustice5232
    @dianejustice5232 2 года назад +1

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

  • @raymondblanton9749
    @raymondblanton9749 2 года назад +1

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

  • @gloriasmith8557
    @gloriasmith8557 2 года назад +5

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

  • @blitzofchaosgaming6737
    @blitzofchaosgaming6737 Год назад

    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.

  • @UserHorologium
    @UserHorologium 2 года назад +4

    I don't know if they are live anymore (as RUclips 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.😉

  • @pjb3583
    @pjb3583 2 года назад

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

  • @susanpeterson9947
    @susanpeterson9947 2 года назад +3

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

    • @avionterria7855
      @avionterria7855 2 года назад

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

  • @kellianjoseph1527
    @kellianjoseph1527 2 года назад +10

    Check renegade next, it’s his original…

  • @tasia2174
    @tasia2174 2 года назад +3

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

  • @peanut8400
    @peanut8400 2 года назад +1

    You must check out KO “Renegade”

  • @shawnaseverinski3219
    @shawnaseverinski3219 2 года назад

    Kevin is the beatboxer for Pentatonix

  • @Quincysof
    @Quincysof 2 года назад +2

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

  • @roberturittpinnick8184
    @roberturittpinnick8184 2 года назад

    Renegade!!

  • @Jsman525
    @Jsman525 2 года назад +2

    His name is promounced Oh-Loosh-uhla.

  • @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884
    @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884 10 месяцев назад

    Watch Kevin's "Fifth" Live

  • @fredrickabrown6698
    @fredrickabrown6698 2 года назад +2

    Try “Renegade”

  • @fredrickabrown6698
    @fredrickabrown6698 2 года назад +2

    And plays the sax.

  • @kirkzentner3262
    @kirkzentner3262 2 года назад +3

    o LU sho la

  • @jcousins4177
    @jcousins4177 2 года назад

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

  • @renee176
    @renee176 2 года назад

    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
    @zakhariaefendi4331 2 года назад +1

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