Fun fact Kevin's cello is named Beyoncé.!

@shannonperkins9906

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is one of the only good things to come out of 2020.

@rivby3695

3 жыл бұрын

And his electric one is handed JZ

Kyle, I am 73 years old. I been around music my whole life. Pentatonix, blew me away. They're the ones who rescued good music as far as I'm concerned.

@kezrah_shieldwall

2 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a member of a newer generation: Nothing could me more accurate.

@ephennell4ever

Жыл бұрын

John Jones - I'm in my 60s, been listening to music as far back as I can remember, been through my 'Pop' phase and 'Disco' phase [hey, *some* of it is *really* good!] and 'Rock' phase and 'Country' phase and my 'Alternative/Other' phase ... then started to feel like everything was just a mediocre attempt to re-do somebody else's stuff.🙁 Then I discovered Diana Ankudinova and Pentatonix and Home Free ... and they restored my faith in the power, and even the existence, of *Great Music!* These folks have, I feel, rescued the modern music scene! They've even helped me to re-appreciate some of the great stuff from all my various phases! (For that, I am _so_ *very* grateful!) Keep On Keepin' On ... *Like A Tank!*

YES, Kevin beatboxes and cellos simultaneously. I highly suggest their arrangement of Imagine. It’s unbelievable.

@aliciapeterson6303

4 жыл бұрын

Plus the video is incredible

@amricatt

4 жыл бұрын

I second the recommendation of Imagine. It's incredibly moving.

@ds9639

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin also finish all his pre-med courses and graduated from Yale.

@thunderingherddrumline2139

4 жыл бұрын

AND is fluent in Mandarin Chinese

@paytonblake3318

4 жыл бұрын

Imagine is a horrible song.

they collab with Lindsey Sterling in Imagine Dragon's "Radioactive", and Kevin plays cello while Lindsey plays the violin. Very good cover.

@blindlibrarian8956

4 жыл бұрын

Yes one of my favorites as well

@HolisticLivingDownunder

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I second this.

@jamescurfman3284

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Lindsey is amazing as well! Their cover and collaboration deserves WAY more attention!

@Naleanaftw

3 жыл бұрын

That song was how I found Pentatonix! I've fallen in loved with them since I heard it 3 months ago.

You should see Kevin’s cover of “down” if you want to see his genius!

@elaineadams6718

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a reaction to that also!

@ithatoneguy8975

4 жыл бұрын

Yes please. I was going to recommend this myself.

@mamabearess2395

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Agreed!

@Tinkerbellgirl59

4 жыл бұрын

It's great!!

@briandhinton

4 жыл бұрын

Yup I think "down" is a good place to start for Kevin.

This is by far one of their most underrated arrangements ever. Also watch Water live. Kirstin shines in it. She co wrote it too. (An original)

@supposedly1-2

4 жыл бұрын

i've been trying for a couple of years now to get any reactor to do that popspring 2016 or even just parts of it, like water and for some reason not only do they not do it they never say why! its so so so good and live and i wish they'd do it!

@heathergirone5187

4 жыл бұрын

Not my favorite songs from the album, however my favorite song from the concert.

@ptxcolleen2393

4 жыл бұрын

@@heathergirone5187 I'm a Scomavi harmony stan. This and the silent night version in the church are favorite harmonies, oh, and Run to You.

@PtxXtp

4 жыл бұрын

Heather Girone water is not my favorite from the album but it lets you see Kirstie get a moment to shine. Can’t sleep love from the the 2016 pop spring concert is so good. I Think reactors should react to the whole video that’s 16 min long. 3 original songs and the michael Jackson medley. Plus the audio and video quality is really good since it was professionally recorded. There’s a few more performances from that concert but the songs are in different videos.

@mecfstraveler

4 жыл бұрын

back when she was still happy with not being the soloist. Silly girl. She's amazing!

Kirsten also sings most of “Shallow” from a Star is Born

Please React to Pentatonix doing “The Wizard of AHs “ with Todrick Hall. Kirsten is amazing!!!!

@briandhinton

4 жыл бұрын

Oh please don't get him on Todrick yet.... His heart might not be able to take so much at one time 😂

Kyle: this is one of my favorite of your "reactions"-- not because of your inciteful harmonic observances (catching and explaining musical quirks I wouldn't ever notice) -- but because of your progressive emotional transparency. I think a good song tells a story, and I feel a REALLY good song allows us to project ourselves within its lyrics. It might be loss, pain, regret or yearning, but with each moment you grow more and more attached to this incredible arrangement until, towards the end, I'm quite sure you realized you've forgotten to breathe. We all write ourselves into songs: stay happy & hopeful knowing you have so many who care about you & Loki.

Kevin’s an overachiever, he beatboxes, sings, plays a number of instruments and speaks fluent Mandarin :P

@briandhinton

4 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget... Graduated from MF YALE!

@ssabell31

4 жыл бұрын

I just saw them in Chicago during their Christmas tour, and Scott made a joke about how he hoped the Olusola's have forgiven him for convincing Kevin to not go to medical school and join an a capella group instead. He said, can you imagine that phone call to mom and dad after sending your kid to Yale? 😂😂😂 I think he's probably forgiven. Lol

@jslost

4 жыл бұрын

There’s a vid of Kevin with his cello and beatboxing BEFORE PTX. That’s how Scott found him for the Sing Off.

@jamescurfman3284

4 жыл бұрын

@@jslost Which video is that?

@ms.laperry8106

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamescurfman3284 The video is called Julie-O is on his channel.

“He plays cello? SICK does he beatbox too?” oh only if you knew haha

When Mitch, Scott and Kirstie wanted to audition for The Sing Off, they knew they needed a beatboxer and bass for the group. They found Avi through a friend (he was in college studying opera) and they found Kevin through a KZread video of his that went viral. He was playing the cello and beatboxing :)

You sell yourself short concerning your ability to critique music. I've heard many who stop the video way too many times and those with the opposite problem. You are in the non-annoyance zone in that regard. Also, you're capable of hearing minutiae that the average person will not pick up on. I've heard many people who can do that but then they slip into "vocal coach" mode and give a technical lesson about what just happened; whereas you state it in English without dumbing it down. I am not a professional in any music field but some of my education was at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati; I play several instruments and sing; and I hear music pitch almost perfectly which ruins my enjoyment of alot of live performances lol. I'm telling you these things so you'll know that I know what I'm talking about. I'm not trying to inflate your ego, but I've not really seen or heard anything about your reaction videos that I don't like and because you put yourself down just a little, I wanted to tell you that you're wrong about your ability for this and your friends who put you up to this were right! Oh I take it back....there was 1 thing I didn't like and that was the G--damn word, but I digress. You do you. Anyway, I'll keep listening. You're talented at this and it's clear you've been blessed with that emotional/visceral response to music. Consider trying a Country Music acapella group called Home Free and their cover of Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash and featuring PTX's Avi Kaplan!

@DaveD_223

4 жыл бұрын

All of what Sherry said!

@davidharman8263

4 жыл бұрын

And me.

@AvrohomH

4 жыл бұрын

Dido

@AvrohomH

4 жыл бұрын

And cutos to sherry I agree the only thing I dont like is ur insistance that ur not good at this you are DEAL WITH IT

@boy_2478

4 жыл бұрын

R/iamverysmart

When you first started doing PTX I mentioned this video to you. I knew Kirstie would blow you away. Kevin is a cello master. He plays it again in Radioactive. Avi's part makes me cry though. Please do either Imagine or well anything really by Pentatonix.

@elenahume8295

Жыл бұрын

Me too, Avi is amazing

Kyle - you didn't say much through this song but your face said everything - you felt the pain...

Kevin’s genius is shown in his “down” cover. A must for everyone! I’m enjoying your wonderful reactions. Thank you for all your hard work. Make sure to take care of yourself first in the new year. Sending healing vibes your way.

@aprildent8456

4 жыл бұрын

When avi startd to sing his verse i get chills every time

the sound of silence is another great one to watch! you really get to see each one shine, but kirsties part is my fav!

This is a great showcase of both Kirstie and Avi's singing ability back when they hadn't really shown much up till then. I'm going to point you in the direction of one of their Sing Off videos - Dog Days are Over.... Any of their Sing Off videos are great when you realize that they actually formed their group just a few weeks before going on the show... There are 12 or 13 performances from the show, and each are amazing. But Dog Days has to be one of my favorites in how they arrange it.

She slays in Rather Be also!

@jenniferyoungberg

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! That one is SO underrated too!!! I love that one!!!

@abieshleman8313

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@jenniferyoungberg

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYSLssNmeLDWmps.html

@marshmalorax5683

4 жыл бұрын

I was trying to think of the name of that one! I love it

@xxcris20xx

4 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferyoungberg Underrated?? It's one of the video that has more likes and views. I think every song Kirstin is the lead, it has always more views.

Kevin came in second in an international cello competition that Yo Yo Ma was behind. Considering that Yo Yo Ma has been the best cellist in the world for decades, that is quite a compliment. He played cello and beat boxed during that competition. A video of his doing both brought him to Scott's attention.

the really unique thing about this group is they have 5 REALLY talented POWERFUL passionate artist that are all rather versatile, and they don't seem to be ego driven... the easily step aside for any other to Lead. and they all can... in spades.

kevin is a total beast. he plays cello, beatboxes, sings, speaks mandarin, and went to YALE. completely underrated member of the group.

Reaction suggestion: Ring of Fire by Home Free featuring Avi!

@felixtkatt

4 жыл бұрын

This. This. This. So much this. Home Free, Voiceplay, Dimash, Citizen Queen! Dive headfirst into the KZread rabbit hole of vocal performance reactions!

Kevin has played the cello at Carnegie Hall twice, and they found him by watching KZread where he has videos of him playing the cello and beatboxing. They said we need to get in touch with this guy, they did, and 12 hours before the Sing-Off started they met for the 1st time!!!

God that one about killed me. Leaky eyeballs and everything.

Celloboxing, Avi giving us his low range and then smoothly coming into his upper register, love it!

I really enjoy your reactions. Please react to "come along". It's one of my favorites.

Scott saw his video on KZread playing his cello and beat boxing at the same time. That clip received 900k+. The other 4 knew that Kevin was the one to complete the group. He joined the day before the Sing Off. Gave up his medical school dream. Had his degree in pre-med but gave it up for the group. He’s been playing cello since he was a young boy. Very talented in both his musical instrument and beat boxing.

Avi has the warmest tones.....He's so much more than a brilliant bass singer.....I'm going through all your 'reactions' again lol...really enjoy them

Yes, Kevin plays cello. He also plays saxophone, and did so on stage *in Carnegie Hall.* *As a teenager.* He graduated from an Ivy League school with honors as a pre-med major. He’s fluent in Mandarin. He’s also a one-man composer-arranger-producer-instrumentalist-vocalist. This beatboxing/singing gig he’s got going with PTX is actually his *third-string* musical specialty. Check out any of his covers, really, but “Down” is a particularly excellent example of his talent. He’s an amazing human being in many, many ways.

Kevin is a musical savant and all-around renaissance man. He played Carnegie Hall at 17 with both saxophone and cello in their "young masters series". Speaks Mandarin, studied in China for a year, and was a pre-med student when he was "discovered" by Mitch, Scott, and Kirstie on youtube "celloboxing". Luckily they were able to convince him to join them for 'The Sing Off'. You can spend months doing nothing but PTX reactions and the solo/side/collabs different combinations of members have done. Kevin does what he calls KOvers which are him looping covers of songs live playing all the instruments and layering vocals. Kirsten has a solo EP of original pop songs, Mitch and Scott have a channel called Superfruit which they do covers and original as well as collabs with other artists. Between all of them there are literally hundreds of songs and mashups to choose from.

Kyle, I've always really liked your reactions and this was their most emotional song they've ever done. If you want to see one of their "happiest" songs, do a reaction to "Cheerleader" not the greatest song, but done with a high level of fun (they were very young at the time, but the talent was obvious !!!

@KassiSmith1

4 жыл бұрын

Rather Be is also a fun one!

@marshmalorax5683

4 жыл бұрын

I actually really like their cover of Cheerleader

@jamescurfman3284

4 жыл бұрын

But I thought their most sad song came around the time Avi announced his departure. Their cover of Elvis Presley's song Can't Help Falling In Love was a real tear-jerker for me. AMAZING cover!

I absolutely cannot watch/hear this song without sobbing like a baby. It touches my heart every time I hear it.

The cello is Kevin's main instrument other than his voice! In one video where they show video clips from when they were kids, they show him at maybe 8, playing it in his pyjamas, it's adorable ❤️

I LOVE AVI IN THIS SONG

You may be new but I enjoy watching your video. You don't interrupt and have a natural genuine reaction. Great job.

Kevin is actually the reason I started playing cello. When I was in elementary I went to their concert and Kevin got a cello solo. Ever since then I've wanted to start playing the cello and I've started doing so since a few years. He played Julie-O by Mark Summer, I believe. Great song.

Sound of Silence they all sound really amazing as well

Can You Feel The Love tonight is amazing!!!

gosh you can practically HEAR Kirstie's heart breaking, so powerful

This is the song that made me fall in love with them!!

this version still brings tears to my eyes every single time...

Pentatonix singing Imagine, by the Beatles, it was AMAZING!!

I think I cry with every watching. Kirstie exudes so much emotion in this song. Keep going, I love sharing this group with you and your viewers.

Some backstory: PTX always had a new Kevin-plays-cello song for their late-winter tours that they did in 2013-2015. They filmed the video just as the 2014 winter tour was getting started; they wanted an old-time sepia photograph feel to the set, which I think worked for the song. For a more current look at what Kevin can do with his cello, please check out his KOver of “Down”! He does some things with his cello that I have never heard before. It’s on his YT channel, Kevin Olusola.

Yeah, that's how they found him, through one of his videos of him Celloboxing. I told you! You've got some big ones buddy, this is the only song they've covered that I could never, ever react to..., ever. The meaning for me, of this song is far too deep. I have to carry on three different conversations in my head when this comes on to distract myself from turning into a puddle of weeping goo. Anywho..., You really need to check out his solo stuff, heck, I think you would like at least some of the Superfruit stuff too, like their "Sweetlife". Superfruit is Scott and Mitch just messing around, the music is really good too. Peace, Love and Light Kyle!!!

@norrickjnohope7974

4 жыл бұрын

I've actually never seen anyone requesting sweetlife I think he should react to it

I LOVE that they don't move during this, it makes you focus in them all the more. It's a good song in general but PTX always makes it better

Is this the way angels sing in heaven. I hope so. Can make you cry.

I love this performance. I don't care how many times I hear it....chills every time. Kevin is a classically trained cellist. Played at the Kennedy center pre-Pentatonix. (He also went to Yale intending to become a doctor, and can speak Mandarin from his time living in China, he is a strong Christian and also considered being a missionary at one time.) His cello-boxing video on KZread was what caught Scott's eye when he was putting Pentatonix together to enter Season 3 of the Sing-Off TV show in 2011. You can see the whole story in the intro to their first Sing Off performance which was their first public performance ever. It's all on KZread and they were incredible from the very beginning when they were all only 19-24 years old. (Avi was also an award winning bass and well known in the acappella world and studying Opera in college prior to PTX.) They all have their own solo projects on KZread, except maybe Matt? which are all worth taking a looking at. Can't wait for whatever PTX song you choose to react to next. Every one is unique.

I've been waiting for so long for this!! I clicked so hard I dropped my phone 😂😭

Avi has a great emotional impact.

Not only is Kevin an excellent cello, player, good singer and a dope af beatboxer, but he was a Rhodes scholar, Yale graduate (East Asian studies) and fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Oh and he can also play tenor saxophone. Imo he's the most overall talented member.

By far my favorite version of this song. I loved the original but this one actually made me cry.

I could never do a reaction to this video, I can't watch it without crying. My x who was the love of my life for 16 years introduced me to PTX...This song literally tears my heart out

Kevin not only plays the cello, he was the runner-up in an international contest sponsored by YoYo Ma! He could have "settled" for a seat on any of the major national orchestras, instead of become a star in his own right for Pentatonix, or the medical doctor he was planning to be when he graduated from Yale. He plays alone on stage in the middle of all their concerts, usually with his cello, "Beyonce."

They found Kevin on KZread... He was beat boxing and playing cello.. This is how the three of them found their beat boxer was Kevin's KZread videos and then they found Avi through a friend..

Kyle Kholin - I'm in my 60s, been listening to music as far back as I can remember, been through my 'Pop' phase and 'Disco' phase [hey, *some* of it is *really* good!] and 'Rock' phase and 'Country' phase and my 'Alternative/Other' phase ... then started to feel like everything was just a mediocre attempt to re-do somebody else's stuff.🙁 Then I discovered Diana Ankudinova and Pentatonix and Home Free ... and they restored my faith in the power, and even the existence, of *Great Music!* These folks have, I feel, rescued the modern music scene! They've even helped me to re-appreciate some of the great stuff from all my various phases! (For that, I am _so_ *very* grateful!) Keep On Keepin' On ... *Like A Tank!*

Your reaction when Kirsten belted out her part was priceless.

Ring of fire covered by home free feat Avi Kaplan. You really get to see Avi shine. And it would give you another really cool group to love.!!!♥️♥️♥️

👍Great Reaction! Please react to Cheerleader, Can't Help Falling In Love, Winter Wonderland, Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy by PENTATONIX💥

Their version of shallow is amazing to

Avi... 😢💕

@luckylady7542

4 жыл бұрын

😫

So glad you did this it's one of my favourite songs of Pentatonix.

This one is so powerful 😊

I love watching you watch the Pentatonix videos, I saw your first review going in a bit sceptical because they weren't the kind of group that you would normally listen to however you kept an open mind and were blown away by their talented voices! You just keep being true listening with an open mind appreciating each individuals contribution to the different songs they are singing!

If you haven't done Run To You yet, please do. Also, Kevin plays the saxophone, piano, and who knows how many other instruments. Check out Radioactive for Kevin on the cello and Lindsey Sterling on violin. Avi does a bass part in this That is BOSS.

Need a LOVE button for this one!

Kevin plays cello, piano, sax and looper (some would call that a tool, not an instrument, but i'm going to count it)

Kevin is also an award winning Saxophonist...alto sax...beautiful artist. Kevin is so gifted and not just gifted in the usual sense. He works hard at his music, his family, his friends, his fans and his curious mind is always learning new things. It's one thing to be gifted and let it ride and another to work at it for self improvement. Kevin is a blessing.

"The Sound of Silence", please! Everyone shines but Kirstin's part is just.. Amazing! You need to react, please!

I know it seems weird to react to a solo project but, I think you'd love Kevin's cover of down, he does the entire arrangement himself. It's incredibly impressive.

I love you're discovering Pentatonix and letting us all go along!

I'm a 70 yr. old VietNam Veteran and your reactions help soothe a lot of ugly memories from that war. Thank you

@KyleKholin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Richard. It's the reason I can sit here and do reactions without fearing for my safety. Keep that in mind and I hope it brings you some measure of solace.

Kevin is a mixed bag of amazing talents!

This is still my favorite cover of theirs! It’s so beautiful and everyone shines.

Hi..iam from germany and i see every pentatonix reaction from you....i love it...keep going....please...

Kevin is also a Harvard graduate, was a med student, and is fluent is Mandarin Chinese! The dude is crazy talented!

Urban legends, that may be true about this video. Kirstens had a right eye infection, which is part of the reason for her hairstyle. Scott sings with his hands, so had a death grip on the chair backs to stop him moving. The theme behind the video was that of a posed photo.

The Shallow is another amazing video.

Would love for you to do Run to You and Dog Days are Over from the Sing Off

Yes, Kevin is amazing. He calls his technique "chello-boxing,"

Just wanted to tell you Thank You, i watched all Pentatonix performances on Sing Off thru you. As many reaction videos that are out there not many understand what they do with undertones and key changes.

Kevin's cello-boxing video on KZread was actually how the group found him. They asked him to fly to CA to discuss joining the group for their entry onto The Sing Off and, as they say, the rest is history! Kevin has his own channel, aptly called "KO". He does what he calls a Performance KOver. It's basically him doing everything: cello, rhythm, keyboards, singing. Here's my favorite: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX6MpNmhesbSlMo.html&

1k subs in just one week!!! 3K to 4K! You’re growing!!! 🙌🙌🙌 🎉Happy New Year!🎉

Kevin did a video of him playing his cello (named Beyoncé) and beat boxing that Avi noticed on KZread. That's when they pooled their monies together and brought Kevin to join up for the Sing Off only 2or3 day before it began. He speaks conversant Mandarin and was in med school, I mean seriously smart. Check out his solo stuff, his looping is on another level.

I saw you! About to cry you were! We told ya it was That Good! Sing Off please. All 13. The best is last... you won’t be disappointed! 🙌😎👍

Kevin's most brilliant performance is not "Down," though that is very good. It is his original composition "Renegade," which showcases his singing, his cello, and his beatboxing. It is so rarely noted in the comments, but it is absolutely magical. And it is HIS composition.

Oh, this really hit me hard. My husband of 36 years passed away on Jan. 4.

Over the River please - absolutely transcendant. Thank you for all you share.

I've seen plenty of emotional reactions from male reactors to Kirstie's powerful performance in this video! She breaks my heart every time I watch it. And the chills as well. And, yes. Kevin is brilliant! That's how Scott found him when he was looking for a beatboxer and a base to create a group to try audition for The Sing-Off. They had the trio and everybody was willing to drop everything they were doing and commit to this tryout and trying to make a an acapella group work like they tried when they were in high school. Back then, Kevin had KZread channel in which he was the Beatboxing Cellist and Scott saw him not only beatboxing while he played the cello but beatboxing while he played one of the most difficult cello pieces there is. And the rest is history. But yes Kevin did drop something he was doing to do this Pentatonix thing as well. I believe it's called Yale University and he was studying to be a medical doctor. So he's really talented and really smart too. I enjoyed your reaction! Happy New Year!

sound of silence is a must :)

Sup3rfruit (Mitch and Scott) - anything from them you be awesome

Kevin can also speak several languages, including Mandarin Chinese :) These people are all truly amazing, talented and intelligent!

This is by far my favorite PTX song, and I think one of the best covers they have done. For the sheer fact that it is so much better than the original, which I can't stand.

Love your comments. Hole hearted and real. Want to try another video on Pentatonix. Try radioactive with Lindsey Sterling.

Kevin plays concert quality cello and saxophone, piano and... something else I forget. He speaks four languages and was in pre-med at Yale when he tossed it all for Pentatonix.

Kyle....we are so proud of you and enjoy your reactions. Pentatonix is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing.n My suggestion to you is The Wizard of Ahhhs by Toddrick Hall and Pentatonix.

I have not read all the comments so apologies if this is a repeat telling and I don't know how much you know about the groups start when they entered the Sing Off competition. However, as I think you know the trio, Scott, Mitch and Kirstie have sang in choirs together through high school, but they only met face to face for the first time with Kevin and Avi the day before the auditions for the Sing Off and they needed a minimum number to enter. They were introduced to Avi through a friend but Scott contacted Kevin after seeing a You Tube video of him playing his cello and beatboxing. Kevin is a man of many talents.

This song is so powerfully and emotionally charged. Arranged perfectly.

Dude you got to go back and see The Sing Off. Scott was looking for a beat boxer for the band and show. Kevin had a viral KZread video with him playing the cello and beat boxing and he knew right away Kevin was right. Scott is the mastermind of all their success.