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

Sign of the Times cover by Kevin Olusola

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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZthubOlY7yphrw.html

@ruth2141

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@vidsorama2

2 жыл бұрын

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

@DougRayPhillips

2 жыл бұрын

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

@rlhcat7662

2 жыл бұрын

It's Berkeley.

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

2 жыл бұрын

The LOO is the accented syllable.

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!

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.

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

@beverlykrebs4372

2 жыл бұрын

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

8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love Renegade by Kevin ❤

Recommend his Sign Of The Times.

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

He played the keyboard in signs of time cover…

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

Yeah Kevin is a true musician.

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

You should also check out Renegade. An original by Kevin

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

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

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.

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!!!

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

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!

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

Kevin is AWESOME!!! Your bloopers… 😆

He's literally a genius!

Check renegade next, it’s his original…

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

Loved watching your reaction! He is crazy talented.

Loved this! 😍

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

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.

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

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

Great reaction!! Love love Kevin ❤️

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoyed it. Love your reaction

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

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

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

@avionterria7855

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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!

he was pre med at ivy league college when they found him. also speaks Mandarin Chinese

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

Amazing!!!

Kevin is the beatboxer for Pentatonix

You must check out KO “Renegade”

His name is promounced Oh-Loosh-uhla.

o LU sho la

Watch Kevin's "Fifth" Live

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

Renegade!!

And plays the sax.

Try “Renegade”

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

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