Kevin is a classically trained cello player and has been playing since he was a child. As you saw, he can beat box at the same time. He posted a youtube video of him celloboxing which inspired the others to contact him when they needed a beatboxer to form PTX. He had to finish taking his finals first because he was about to graduate from Yale. He literally met the others the day before the audition for the Sing Off. They hadn't known each other before. Kevin was recruited into the group. and he speaks fluent Mandarin. He is one of those rare people who has both hemispheres of his brain active. He can do the creative musical stuff and geeky scientific stuff. His plan was to go to medical school but he got "sidetracked" and won three Grammys instead.
and, yes, that was Mitch. It is always Mitch. and it is always Kirstin. They change their looks a lot but they are always there. Lindsey Stirling is a violinist who has done literally hundreds of concerts around the world. The big question from this video is which is more impressive: beatboxing while playing the cello or dancing while playing the violin?
Love Kevin but dancing while playing an instrument is hard. My son is in matching band and there is a reason their band doesn't have string instruments.
@@mtl.3333 my older son beatboxes a little and plays guitar. He says he can dance while doing it too as long as no one expects him to learn choreography 😂
To get a fuller appreciation of the talents of Kevin Olusola you need to react to one of his "KOvers" from his personal YT channel. Not only is he a world-class beatboxer, he is also a master at the cello and saxophone having played both at Carnegie Hall while still in high school and a skilled singer with a tenor voice. He even created his own skill called "celloboxing" where he plays cello and beatboxes at the same time, which you just were introduced to. It was a video of this that he posted that convinced the others to ask him to join the group for their victorious run on 'The Sing Off'. On the side he has been experimenting with live looping which allows him to construct entire performances by himself which he appropriately calls KOvers because they are so much more than a cover. The best one I can think of to start with is his rendition of 'Down' by Marion Hill. It has a sample of each of his talents and also contains a face-melting electric cello solo. Good luck, for you might just find yourself in another rabbit hole.
I second all of the above. Kevin is amazing. I was so hung up on Avi when I first discovered this band that I don't think I properly appreciated ANY of the others. That has changed. I hope you'll react to one of Kevin's KOvers VERY soon--and I'm with Jay Holland: the one to start with is "Down."
Kevin's KOver (he goes by KO, so this is pretty clever of him) "Down" is a good place to start. It is a WILD ride though, so buckle up. He really showcases his talent in this and his other KOvers by doing a single take, looping, one-man-show where he sings, plays electric cello and produces all at the same time. And it's crazy good.
If you loved this you should watch their cover of "Papaoutai", it also features Lindsey Stirling and Kevin on the cello, PLUS!! Scott sings the intire thing in French!! It's one of my sleeper favorites, you would LOVE it
Yes, one of my faves as well. Just don't think people can get past the French...Although I have seen a young French lady react to the song and said his French was right on point.
As a Canadian you'll probably understand most of the french in Papaourtai. :) Great tune, sad meaning.... but understanding the story helps you understand the video. :)
The few times that they use instruments they are prominently featured in the videos so there is no "tricks" or confusion. Other that feature Kevin celloboxing are 'Say Something', 'Shallow', 'Perfect', and 'Dancing On My Own'.
Lindsey Stirling was a contestant on America’s Got Talent several years ago. She plays the violin & dances at the same time. She’s pretty incredible! A huge talent in her own right! 😍
She was on Dancing With The Stars also! She is amazing. Pentatonix did feature artists quite a bit earlier on. Two with Stirling, I forgot the guys name....If Ever I Fall In Love, Several others..
Mitch and Kirstie are shape shifters. You can always tell what time frame the song is from because of their distinct looks. I love this song. The addition of the violin and cello adds a cool aspect. If there is an instrument in a PTX video, you will see it in the video. They don’t hide it or try to cover it up. I like that. The original of this song is also worth checking out. Very cool. :) great reaction i love your ptx videos.
another fantastic ptx cover that feature Kevin's cello playing is Say Something (A Great Big World/Christina Aguilera). It also does a great job of showcasing all five singing voices
"Shallow" has great cello-boxing skills from Kevin with Kirstie singing lead like you asked for. Awesome song/video by PTX, original by Lady GaGa and Bradley Cooper.
This collab Lindsey Stirling had with PTX led me to her music. She is excellent, and her videos and performances also showcase her own "nerdy" interests as well. I'd suggest checking her out :), For another showcase of Kevin's Cello in a PTX video I'd recommend "Say Something". Thanks for your reaction, I enjoyed it very much
Lindsey Sterling is legendary with 10s of millions of views if not over half a billion plus . She is an OG of TH-cam music. Look her up! He is a classically trained cellist. Pianist and Saxophonist. A Yale pre med graduate who speaks at least 4 languages and that is a music video.
@@dustinbc28 i am actually not sure if they got that cash - the sources say differently, some mention only the contract, others the cash as well. However, they did live together at the beginning (e.g. Kevin and Avi renting one apartment to save money), so I don't think they were cash rich. More likely it was a standard - cheap unhealthy meals because saving money.
@@TheSuperEmail I've never heard that they didn't get the money. However, $200,000, divided up for five people to move to LA, rent 3 apartments, and live on it... doesn't really go that far or last that long with no other income coming in at first.
It's always Mitch, Lindsey Stirling is awesome playing that violin, Shatter Me ft. Lzzy Hale is spectacular, the other two I really enjoy is Roundtable Rival and the Arena. Kevin plays the cello, saxophone and has played at Carnigie Hall by 17 years old, he gives the name over achiever a run for its money, really have to react to Down done by Kevin Olusola on his TH-cam channel.
Have you done Down cover by Kevin yet? I can't remember. You have to watch. Kevin invented celloboxing which they now teach in schools and universities. Kevin plays the saxaphone, cello, piano, beat boxing. let me know if I've left any out pentaholics. He also speaks Mandarin fluently. Was premed at Yale majoring in Eastern Asian Studies. He has played Ca rnegie Hall twice. First time he was 17
Almost every one has explained how awesome Kevin is. Mitch lost weight over time, and you can tell what time in their career they are in by the length of Avi's hair and beard. Lindsey Stirling dances and play violin, one of my favorite videos of her is Carol of the Bells.
I will second what others have said, you should definitely check out Kevin Olusola's channel and see his other stuff. He's been playing the cello since he was like 8, he plays other instruments too. And you should also check out Lindsey Stirling's channel too, if you like the violin you will love all her work!!! She dances while she plays and she does actually sing a little bit in a couple of her songs. And yes, that was Mitch. Check out PTX's other collab with Lindsey, Papataoutai, it's all in french.
Thanks for doing this one...if you want to see more of Kevin with the cello and hear more of Kirsti taking the lead check out their cover of Christina Aguilara and Great Big World's "Say Somthing" (maybe bring a hanky, powerful stuff. They also do a killer cover of "Shallow" from A Star is Born with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Also, check out Kevin's channle - he's a concert level cellist (yup, you guessed right), sings, beat boxes and does wonderful things with a variety of loopers and other elecronic gear. Lidsey is a top level talent, combining violin, dance and singing. Her channle has some epic performances, well worht the time to check out. Stay as cool as you are!
Plus she does have some solo stuff on her own channel, as do Kevin and Avi. And of course check out Scot and Mitch on their own side-channel, Superfruit. :)
Yes, I believe every member of PTX can play instruments: Kevin: Cello, piano and saxophone Avi: Guitar Scott: Piano/keyboard Mitch: Piano/keyboard Kirstin: I think she can play piano too, but I'm not 100% sure Matt: Drums and piano
Mitch looks different in almost every video. Check out their version of Jolene that they sing with Dolly Parton (they won a Grammy for this collaboration by the way) - Mitch is bald in this one. Mitch & Kirstie change up their looks the most. Kirstie takes the lead in Rather Be and this is a video worth reacting to.
When Scott went searching for a beat boxer, he went on TH-cam and found Kevin Olusola, who listed himself as a cello-boxer. Check out Pentatonix’s Sing-off journey, which happened in 2011 to know how this group came to be “Pentatonix”. In my opinion, if one becomes a Pentaholic, then checking out their 2011 season 3 Sing-off journey(A singing competition on NBC) is very informative and entertaining. After the Sing-off, songs with Kevin playing Cello are “Say Something”, “Shallow”, “Dancing In The Dark”, and right after Avi had left the group; “Dancing On My Own” with only Scott, Kirstie, Mitch, & Kevin.
Thanks for reacting to Radioactive! A lot of reactors skip this one for some unknown reason. I'm voting for Say Something as your next reaction. Kevin celloboxing and both Kirstie and Avi are featured on the vocals.
You’re going to react to some of Avi’s solo work soon, right? His first release after he PTX was Change on the Rise, and it’s a great place to start. And just to prepare you, all the voices are Avi.
Okay for PTX these are some of my favorite songs Number one "love again" which I'm pretty sure is there first original song Number two "that's Christmas to me" I'm pretty sure that's their second original song and my new favorite Christmas song Number three"I Need Your Love" this is the song that got me into Pentatonix Number four " say something " Kevin plays cello and Kirstin is the lead singer in this one The number 5 " Can't Hold Us " Kevin actually starts off singing in this one Finally number 6 because I forgot it the first time I was in here " Video Killed the Radio Star " it's from when they were doing the game show that propelled them into being Superstars and one of my favorite songs
You need to check out PTX's The Sound of Silence! And also Avi Kaplan's Change on the Rise! Both amazing songs. It's so amazing watching someone be drawn down the PTX rabbit hole and become a Pentaholic!
Just so there's no confusion: The name of the song is "Down." Marion Hill is the original artist. And Kevin's name is spelled Kevin Olusola. No offense intended--just worry that someone might search for the song and not find it.
Yes, it’s our chameleon Mitch! Yes, it’s Kevin celloboxing which he invented! Yes, they did a song with Lindsey in French, too. Yes, the theming was epic! Yes, you can hear more of Kevin’s cello skills in Shallow or Perfect! His TH-cam channel is KO, where he posts his KOvers! Love your energy filled reactions!
So nice that you checked out this one, this is the first video that made me love them ! If you want to hear Kirsty you should listen to their versions of Say something, Shallow or Can you feel the love tonight ;) And I can't believe that you didn't do The Sound of Silence yet !!
This is one of two collabs PTX did with Lindsey Sterling the other one is Papaoutai, which you might want to react to also. Kevin is multitalented and plays piano, cello, and Saxophone. PTX actually brought him into the group because of his Celloboxing, and not just his beatboxing. Lindsey Sterling is a wonderful violinist, and I'm pretty sure you will now get requests to react to her music also. She also has a YT channel with millions of subscribers.
Lindsey Stirling is incredible live. She sells out concerts around the world. I've had the privilege of seeing her several times in concert. She puts on amazing shows and her music videos are breathtaking. You should check out her newest one that came out yesterday, Til The Light Goes Out.
I love this song and video so much, so glad you enjoyed it!! It was my first introduction to PTX and I was enthralled from the beginning. I love that you pointed all the things I love about it too - the atmospheric feel, the way they weave in the instruments and the ebb and flow of their sound, their looks and outfits. Post-apocalyptic nerdy stuff is my jam too 😂 I love so much of PTX but this one is my absolute favorite 💖
What fun. Your reaction is on the mark. Fun, questioning some of what you are seeing and hearing. So great to see someone Who gets excited about the performance. Believe I am seeing a true reaction. Love ya.
Kevin plays the cello, the saxophone and the piano. Both Scott and Mitch play the piano (which Mitch has let drift to the side as his interest on turntables grew) and I heard Avi plays guitar, though I've never actually seen him do do. Lindsey Stirling is an accomplished violinist and has had many collaborations with artists from different musical backgrounds, both musicians and singers. If you have a thing for violin, you should check her videos. And you're more than ready for the K-Overs!
Yup that’s Mitch. This was the first video of PTX that I ever saw and remember thinking he was cute then. Watching him transform into a being of radiant awesomeness over the years has been something.
Great reaction! Yes, Kevin is cello boxing, you’ll find that with their covers of Shallow, Say something, Papaoutai with Lindsay again. And if you do That’s Christmas to me, you’ll see baby Kevin playing cello, so cute. He has his own channel, check it out !
Just so you know, most of the PTX members also have side projects and solo channels. So just in case you're curious and want to dabble across accounts, I'm sure you'll find some other gems you'll love. :)
You've GOT to check out some of Lindsey Sterling's videos... she's INSANE. The way she can keep playing and do all the crazy dance moves at the same time is just bonkers.
Kevin plays the cello and the saxophone. He’s quite accomplished and has played at Carnegie Hall. He also graduated from Yale, and speaks fluent Mandarin.
Kevin was a professional cellist before he met PTX. Also was a med student, speaks fluent Mandarin. They discovered him on TH-cam "cello boxing" . Lindsey Stirling is a woman who plays the violin. Kirsten mostly wrote, and starred in Be My. Eyes.
This was actually my first PTX song! After 30 seconds, I was HOOKED and have been a Pentaholic ever since🥰 I love your reactions! Very genuine and thoughtful. I don’t think this gets requested a lot (no idea why, it’s GORGEOUS), but I’d love to see you react to their cover of Where Are Ü Now. Thanks!
Hallo everyone, the next PTX video PLEASE !!!!!!!!! "Mary did you know" this is a must. Everyone please help me to get the song next, pritty please. 💗 Stay save, take care and be good to your self😘
You need to check out Kevin's original viral video. He is cello-boxing. It was the video that convinced Scott and the others he needed to be in their group. th-cam.com/video/NKVNrrrNxU0/w-d-xo.html Also, check out KO's solo work on KOvers. He really shows off his musicianship. Lindsay has done this video with PTX, plus Papaoutai, a cover of a great song in video. The original and PTX's cover are both sung in french. Again you have Lindsay dancing around with her violin and Kevin with his cello. And as mentioned that was Mitch in his early days in Pentatonix, he was probably barely 20 or 21 at the time of the video. He is now thinner, and doesn't so much have the boy next door looks. We long term fans have watched him, grow, change and become the strong person who is not afraid to put his true self out there.
This was my intro to PTX. Love this so much. I stumbled across it looking for the Imagine Dragons' Original version. I fell in love... Yes it is Mitch! It is always Mitch.
That Kevin playing cello and yes that’s Mitch. He changes up his look a lot. And Lindsey Sterling is the violinist and she composes her own music. I’m surprised you don’t know who she is.
If you like violins, then Lindsey Sterling would be right up your alley. I like a lot of her stuff. Someone below mentions Roundtable, but I would also recommend Shadows, Senbonzakura, Prism as well!
Lindsey is the violinist. She has her own music too but she also does a lot of collabs. Check out the song SHE wrote called "Shatter Me" featuring Lizzy Hale from Halestorm. You might check out her first real video called Crystallize...it's dub step violin and it's incredible ♥♥♥. And yes, Kevin is playing a cello here. They rarely ever use instruments, but since Lindsey collabed with them on this, they thought the cello would go well with her violin...and they were right :D Edit: Yes that IS Mitch. Different hairstyle can completely change a person :D
That is how Scott, Kristin, and Mitch found Kevin. They saw a YT video of him cello-boxing, and got in contact with him to do the Sing Off (season 3) A Capella singing competition. What I am saying is Kevin was cello-boxing way before joining PTX. You really should watch their Sing Off performances. Lindsey Sterling is super well known for her playing the violin while dancing. She was even on America's Got Talent. She is awesome. I really liked here with the Piano Guys doing Mission Impossible theme song.
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If you have to ask "is that Mitch!?" it is Mitch ahah
Every time.
FACT
It is always Mitch
pretty much
It's so obviously him, I don't understand his confusion.
Kevin is a classically trained cello player and has been playing since he was a child. As you saw, he can beat box at the same time. He posted a youtube video of him celloboxing which inspired the others to contact him when they needed a beatboxer to form PTX.
He had to finish taking his finals first because he was about to graduate from Yale. He literally met the others the day before the audition for the Sing Off. They hadn't known each other before. Kevin was recruited into the group.
and he speaks fluent Mandarin. He is one of those rare people who has both hemispheres of his brain active. He can do the creative musical stuff and geeky scientific stuff. His plan was to go to medical school but he got "sidetracked" and won three Grammys instead.
"got 'sidetracked' and won three Grammys"
😂😂😂
And some people would consider that a failure... And they ARE WRONG!!!
Both are active?! Insane!
Won't be the first time. Brian May got "sidetracked" for a while playing with Queen before he went back and earned his PHD in Astrophysics.
He graduated from Yale pre-med! He's crazy amazing! 😍
Yes, Lindsey is a violinist, that dances while playing. You should see her Roundtable.
OMG!!!YAAAAAAAASSSSSSSS!
Shadows Dance is still one of my favorites.
Roundtable Rival was my first thought too!! One of my favorite videos of hers
@@jamescurfman3284 Elements is a top contender for me.
@@jelinenanashi9466 Well, of course! That one is also special! :)
Kevin was Celloboxing. Meaning he was playing cello and beatboxing and yes that is Mitch he is a chameleon
2013 was Mitch's "chubby" period ... first time away from home, too much fast food (his words). A
@@notbanksy2977 Mitch's idea of chubby is what most people consider relatively slim.
You have that right about Mitch but that is one of the thinks I like about Mitch.
and, yes, that was Mitch. It is always Mitch. and it is always Kirstin. They change their looks a lot but they are always there. Lindsey Stirling is a violinist who has done literally hundreds of concerts around the world.
The big question from this video is which is more impressive: beatboxing while playing the cello or dancing while playing the violin?
Both!
Love Kevin but dancing while playing an instrument is hard. My son is in matching band and there is a reason their band doesn't have string instruments.
@@milissaleatherwood6837 Never thought of that! Interesting.
@@mtl.3333 my older son beatboxes a little and plays guitar. He says he can dance while doing it too as long as no one expects him to learn choreography 😂
To get a fuller appreciation of the talents of Kevin Olusola you need to react to one of his "KOvers" from his personal YT channel. Not only is he a world-class beatboxer, he is also a master at the cello and saxophone having played both at Carnegie Hall while still in high school and a skilled singer with a tenor voice. He even created his own skill called "celloboxing" where he plays cello and beatboxes at the same time, which you just were introduced to. It was a video of this that he posted that convinced the others to ask him to join the group for their victorious run on 'The Sing Off'. On the side he has been experimenting with live looping which allows him to construct entire performances by himself which he appropriately calls KOvers because they are so much more than a cover. The best one I can think of to start with is his rendition of 'Down' by Marion Hill. It has a sample of each of his talents and also contains a face-melting electric cello solo. Good luck, for you might just find yourself in another rabbit hole.
I second all of the above. Kevin is amazing. I was so hung up on Avi when I first discovered this band that I don't think I properly appreciated ANY of the others. That has changed. I hope you'll react to one of Kevin's KOvers VERY soon--and I'm with Jay Holland: the one to start with is "Down."
Agreed, I love the KOvers!! :D
Kevin's KOver (he goes by KO, so this is pretty clever of him) "Down" is a good place to start. It is a WILD ride though, so buckle up. He really showcases his talent in this and his other KOvers by doing a single take, looping, one-man-show where he sings, plays electric cello and produces all at the same time. And it's crazy good.
I LOVED Kevin's "Down" KOver. So f*cking good!!!!!
I was amazed by KO's cover of 'Down'. Shows how crazy talented Kevin is.
If you loved this you should watch their cover of "Papaoutai", it also features Lindsey Stirling and Kevin on the cello, PLUS!! Scott sings the intire thing in French!! It's one of my sleeper favorites, you would LOVE it
Yes, yes, yes! Please!
Yes, one of my faves as well. Just don't think people can get past the French...Although I have seen a young French lady react to the song and said his French was right on point.
As a Canadian you'll probably understand most of the french in Papaourtai. :) Great tune, sad meaning.... but understanding the story helps you understand the video. :)
@@Tharena Yes. a million times yes!!
The few times that they use instruments they are prominently featured in the videos so there is no "tricks" or confusion. Other that feature Kevin celloboxing are 'Say Something', 'Shallow', 'Perfect', and 'Dancing On My Own'.
Lindsey Stirling was a contestant on America’s Got Talent several years ago. She plays the violin & dances at the same time. She’s pretty incredible! A huge talent in her own right! 😍
She was on Dancing With The Stars also! She is amazing. Pentatonix did feature artists quite a bit earlier on. Two with Stirling, I forgot the guys name....If Ever I Fall In Love, Several others..
Mitch and Kirstie are shape shifters. You can always tell what time frame the song is from because of their distinct looks. I love this song. The addition of the violin and cello adds a cool aspect. If there is an instrument in a PTX video, you will see it in the video. They don’t hide it or try to cover it up. I like that. The original of this song is also worth checking out. Very cool. :) great reaction i love your ptx videos.
another fantastic ptx cover that feature Kevin's cello playing is Say Something (A Great Big World/Christina Aguilera). It also does a great job of showcasing all five singing voices
"Shallow" has great cello-boxing skills from Kevin with Kirstie singing lead like you asked for. Awesome song/video by PTX, original by Lady GaGa and Bradley Cooper.
It’s CELLO-boxing. Not CHELLO-boxing...
And Yes, it's a cello. The cello's name is Beyonce. lol And when he beatboxes while playing his cello, he calls it celloboxing.
If you never heard of Lindsey Stirling you have to look up Shatter Me.
Shatter Me is amazing! Definitely should watch the video.
Yes! That's the song where I fell in love woth Halestorm as well.
I’m belly laughing at the “is that Mitch?” Over and over again.
This collab Lindsey Stirling had with PTX led me to her music. She is excellent, and her videos and performances also showcase her own "nerdy" interests as well. I'd suggest checking her out :), For another showcase of Kevin's Cello in a PTX video I'd recommend "Say Something". Thanks for your reaction, I enjoyed it very much
They also did Papaoutai with Lindsey in French! You should definitely check it out.
Lindsey has some pretty insane pieces. Look up "The Arena" or "Artemis" for some of her more fun music videos.
Lindsey Sterling is legendary with 10s of millions of views if not over half a billion plus . She is an OG of TH-cam music. Look her up! He is a classically trained cellist. Pianist and Saxophonist. A Yale pre med graduate who speaks at least 4 languages and that is a music video.
Pentatonix “Na Na Na” Mitch takes the lead.
Freakin Awesome!!👍👍
You should listen to their song Standing By, and covers of Falling in Love and Say Something
Yes, it's Mitch. He had a little more weight on him in the early days.
Mid early days :) in Sing-Off he didn't have it, only for a bit after it.
@@TheSuperEmail He got some of that money from winning and started eating a little more. lol
@@dustinbc28 i am actually not sure if they got that cash - the sources say differently, some mention only the contract, others the cash as well. However, they did live together at the beginning (e.g. Kevin and Avi renting one apartment to save money), so I don't think they were cash rich. More likely it was a standard - cheap unhealthy meals because saving money.
@@TheSuperEmail I've never heard that they didn't get the money. However, $200,000, divided up for five people to move to LA, rent 3 apartments, and live on it... doesn't really go that far or last that long with no other income coming in at first.
Not unusual for a 19 year old who is living away from his parents for the first time. Like you say, standard stuff.
It's always Mitch, Lindsey Stirling is awesome playing that violin, Shatter Me ft. Lzzy Hale is spectacular, the other two I really enjoy is Roundtable Rival and the Arena. Kevin plays the cello, saxophone and has played at Carnigie Hall by 17 years old, he gives the name over achiever a run for its money, really have to react to Down done by Kevin Olusola on his TH-cam channel.
Have you done Down cover by Kevin yet? I can't remember. You have to watch. Kevin invented celloboxing which they now teach in schools and universities. Kevin plays the saxaphone, cello, piano, beat boxing. let me know if I've left any out pentaholics. He also speaks Mandarin fluently. Was premed at Yale majoring in Eastern Asian Studies. He has played Ca
rnegie Hall twice. First time he was 17
That is the definition of talent
@@lesaahrenstein6360 That is for sure!! Actually he's a savant.
If you ever ask "is that Mitch?" the answer is always Yep, it's Mitch
Almost every one has explained how awesome Kevin is. Mitch lost weight over time, and you can tell what time in their career they are in by the length of Avi's hair and beard. Lindsey Stirling dances and play violin, one of my favorite videos of her is Carol of the Bells.
I will second what others have said, you should definitely check out Kevin Olusola's channel and see his other stuff. He's been playing the cello since he was like 8, he plays other instruments too. And you should also check out Lindsey Stirling's channel too, if you like the violin you will love all her work!!! She dances while she plays and she does actually sing a little bit in a couple of her songs. And yes, that was Mitch. Check out PTX's other collab with Lindsey, Papataoutai, it's all in french.
You've just peeked into the Lindsey sterling rabbit hole.....you're gonna love her!!! LINDSEY STERLING REQUESTS HERE!😊
"Roundtable Rival"
"The Arena"
"Crystallize"
Her Christmas album is awesome
Shatter me with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm
Hi-Lo with Amy Lee from Evanescence
Beyond the Veil
I wonder as I wander
Definitely "Shatter Me"
Lindsey Stirling is great. I've said it before but it's through her and this song that I discovered Pentatonix.
Thanks for doing this one...if you want to see more of Kevin with the cello and hear more of Kirsti taking the lead check out their cover of Christina Aguilara and Great Big World's "Say Somthing" (maybe bring a hanky, powerful stuff. They also do a killer cover of "Shallow" from A Star is Born with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Also, check out Kevin's channle - he's a concert level cellist (yup, you guessed right), sings, beat boxes and does wonderful things with a variety of loopers and other elecronic gear. Lidsey is a top level talent, combining violin, dance and singing. Her channle has some epic performances, well worht the time to check out. Stay as cool as you are!
What you think about reacting to their sing off performances? you would get to know their story plus, watch the evolution as a group
If you want more Kirstie, react to Rather Be. She has the lead in that song and displays her amazing range.
I love Rather Be.... one of my faves 😊
Plus she does have some solo stuff on her own channel, as do Kevin and Avi. And of course check out Scot and Mitch on their own side-channel, Superfruit. :)
Rather Be is one of my faves for sure!
lindsey is an american violinist who is primarily famous for her fantasy music and videos, sometimes claim by the steampunkers of the world.
Yes, I believe every member of PTX can play instruments:
Kevin: Cello, piano and saxophone
Avi: Guitar
Scott: Piano/keyboard
Mitch: Piano/keyboard
Kirstin: I think she can play piano too, but I'm not 100% sure
Matt: Drums and piano
Mitch plays cello as well he said it in a interview
@@notbanksy2977 well he used to play it in school
Mitch looks different in almost every video. Check out their version of Jolene that they sing with Dolly Parton (they won a Grammy for this collaboration by the way) - Mitch is bald in this one. Mitch & Kirstie change up their looks the most. Kirstie takes the lead in Rather Be and this is a video worth reacting to.
Lindsey Stirling is a fantastic violinist.
When Scott went searching for a beat boxer, he went on TH-cam and found Kevin Olusola, who listed himself as a cello-boxer. Check out Pentatonix’s Sing-off journey, which happened in 2011 to know how this group came to be “Pentatonix”. In my opinion, if one becomes a Pentaholic, then checking out their 2011 season 3 Sing-off journey(A singing competition on NBC) is very informative and entertaining. After the Sing-off, songs with Kevin playing Cello are “Say Something”, “Shallow”, “Dancing In The Dark”, and right after Avi had left the group; “Dancing On My Own” with only Scott, Kirstie, Mitch, & Kevin.
Yay! You should react to more Lindsey Stirling! She is so freaking talented!
Scott reached out to Kevin to join the group because he saw him celloboxing on TH-cam.
Thanks for reacting to Radioactive! A lot of reactors skip this one for some unknown reason. I'm voting for Say Something as your next reaction. Kevin celloboxing and both Kirstie and Avi are featured on the vocals.
Lindsey Stirling has done other collaborations with PTX that are amazing. 🥰
You’re going to react to some of Avi’s solo work soon, right? His first release after he PTX was Change on the Rise, and it’s a great place to start. And just to prepare you, all the voices are Avi.
Yes please....Avi solo work!!!
Okay for PTX these are some of my favorite songs
Number one "love again" which I'm pretty sure is there first original song
Number two "that's Christmas to me" I'm pretty sure that's their second original song and my new favorite Christmas song
Number three"I Need Your Love" this is the song that got me into Pentatonix
Number four " say something " Kevin plays cello and Kirstin is the lead singer in this one
The number 5 " Can't Hold Us " Kevin actually starts off singing in this one
Finally number 6 because I forgot it the first time I was in here " Video Killed the Radio Star " it's from when they were doing the game show that propelled them into being Superstars and one of my favorite songs
You need to check out PTX's The Sound of Silence! And also Avi Kaplan's Change on the Rise! Both amazing songs. It's so amazing watching someone be drawn down the PTX rabbit hole and become a Pentaholic!
Big YES to 'Change on the Rise.'
Newfie, as someone who plays violin my heart was warmed when you said it makes everything better…we tend to agree 😊💜🎻
Kevin's cello is named "Beyonce". Watch him do some solo work. "Marion Down" by KO, Keven Olusala.
Just so there's no confusion: The name of the song is "Down." Marion Hill is the original artist. And Kevin's name is spelled Kevin Olusola. No offense intended--just worry that someone might search for the song and not find it.
Kevin also has an electronic cello. I believe it's name is Mr. Carter?
Yes, it’s our chameleon Mitch! Yes, it’s Kevin celloboxing which he invented! Yes, they did a song with Lindsey in French, too. Yes, the theming was epic! Yes, you can hear more of Kevin’s cello skills in Shallow or Perfect! His TH-cam channel is KO, where he posts his KOvers! Love your energy filled reactions!
So nice that you checked out this one, this is the first video that made me love them !
If you want to hear Kirsty you should listen to their versions of Say something, Shallow or Can you feel the love tonight ;)
And I can't believe that you didn't do The Sound of Silence yet !!
I second the Sound of Silence!
Avi is just...impossibly hot in this video. *fans self* He looks amazing with apocalypse all over him. Just sayin.
Preach.
I agree 100%!!
He's undoubtedly aesthetically pleasing in this video! And that stare...
This is one of two collabs PTX did with Lindsey Sterling the other one is Papaoutai, which you might want to react to also. Kevin is multitalented and plays piano, cello, and Saxophone. PTX actually brought him into the group because of his Celloboxing, and not just his beatboxing. Lindsey Sterling is a wonderful violinist, and I'm pretty sure you will now get requests to react to her music also. She also has a YT channel with millions of subscribers.
Lindsey Stirling is a great performer in her own right. She is a great singer/ violinist /dancer .
Lindsey Stirling is incredible live. She sells out concerts around the world. I've had the privilege of seeing her several times in concert. She puts on amazing shows and her music videos are breathtaking. You should check out her newest one that came out yesterday, Til The Light Goes Out.
I love this song and video so much, so glad you enjoyed it!! It was my first introduction to PTX and I was enthralled from the beginning. I love that you pointed all the things I love about it too - the atmospheric feel, the way they weave in the instruments and the ebb and flow of their sound, their looks and outfits. Post-apocalyptic nerdy stuff is my jam too 😂 I love so much of PTX but this one is my absolute favorite 💖
Love watching your reactions! You're authentically funny. Just keep being yourself! :) Hugs, from Brazil.
You must find Lindsey Sterling's vid's too. She is amazingly talented! And this collaboration was such a treat!
anytime you have to ask is that mitch? Yeah it's him and Kevin is celloboxing. Lindsey has some great videos out
Lindsey is amazing, I discovered PTX because of her, of this song
So glad you liked this..wooot
What fun. Your reaction is on the mark. Fun, questioning some of what you are seeing and hearing. So great to see someone Who gets excited about the performance. Believe I am seeing a true reaction. Love ya.
It's Mitck. He's a chameleon. We never know how he's going to look!!! Kevin pretty much invented "CELLO-BOXING".
Lindsey Stirling is a professional violinist! She was on America's Got Talent at one point some years ago I believe.
It’s an early Mitch before he lost the weight😄
Kevin plays the cello, the saxophone and the piano. Both Scott and Mitch play the piano (which Mitch has let drift to the side as his interest on turntables grew) and I heard Avi plays guitar, though I've never actually seen him do do. Lindsey Stirling is an accomplished violinist and has had many collaborations with artists from different musical backgrounds, both musicians and singers. If you have a thing for violin, you should check her videos. And you're more than ready for the K-Overs!
Yup that’s Mitch. This was the first video of PTX that I ever saw and remember thinking he was cute then. Watching him transform into a being of radiant awesomeness over the years has been something.
yes Kevin plays the Cello, yes that's mitch. lol
The pause at 3:44 has me crying laughing because he named everyone and still didn't believe it was Mitch lmaooo.
need to add lindsey to your watch list
Great reaction! Yes, Kevin is cello boxing, you’ll find that with their covers of Shallow, Say something, Papaoutai with Lindsay again. And if you do That’s Christmas to me, you’ll see baby Kevin playing cello, so cute. He has his own channel, check it out !
You have to check out Lindsey Stirling. She is a violinist and she is extraordinary.
Hope you react to Kevin's cover of "Down"...he will blow you away ❤️
Yes...that's Mitch with the Pitch..he is a super chameleon 😁
Lindsey Stirling is incredible! Her Shatter Me and Lost Girls (in that order), shares a powerful message!
Lindsey Stirling is amazing! Roundtable Revival, Elements & Crystallize are my faves!
Just so you know, most of the PTX members also have side projects and solo channels. So just in case you're curious and want to dabble across accounts, I'm sure you'll find some other gems you'll love. :)
Hey bud hope you are well....
You missed the behind the scenes of the video. But awesome reaction as usual.
Lindsay Sterling joins John Legend on All of you, just beautiful, check it out. She has lots of different artists sing while she plays violin.
I was lucky enough to hear Imagine Dragons do this song in concert (like right at the front). This version is every bit as good as the original.
You've GOT to check out some of Lindsey Sterling's videos... she's INSANE. The way she can keep playing and do all the crazy dance moves at the same time is just bonkers.
Kevin plays the cello and the saxophone. He’s quite accomplished and has played at Carnegie Hall. He also graduated from Yale, and speaks fluent Mandarin.
Kevin was a professional cellist before he met PTX. Also was a med student, speaks fluent Mandarin. They discovered him on TH-cam "cello boxing" . Lindsey Stirling is a woman who plays the violin. Kirsten mostly wrote, and starred in Be My. Eyes.
I absolutely LOVE Lindsey Stirling
This was actually my first PTX song! After 30 seconds, I was HOOKED and have been a Pentaholic ever since🥰 I love your reactions! Very genuine and thoughtful. I don’t think this gets requested a lot (no idea why, it’s GORGEOUS), but I’d love to see you react to their cover of Where Are Ü Now. Thanks!
Hallo everyone, the next PTX video PLEASE !!!!!!!!! "Mary did you know" this is a must. Everyone please help me to get the song next, pritty please. 💗 Stay save, take care and be good to your self😘
Pleeeeeeeease cover Pentatonix - Aha!, Singapore, The Star Vista ....it will blow you away!!!! Pure amazement
And did you know Kevin is fluent in Mandarin...yes, the whole crew is talented beyond.
Everyone say it with me. “If you have to ask if that is Mitch, it is Mitch.”
Yes, Kevin is cello master
You need to check out Kevin's original viral video. He is cello-boxing. It was the video that convinced Scott and the others he needed to be in their group. th-cam.com/video/NKVNrrrNxU0/w-d-xo.html
Also, check out KO's solo work on KOvers. He really shows off his musicianship.
Lindsay has done this video with PTX, plus Papaoutai, a cover of a great song in video. The original and PTX's cover are both sung in french. Again you have Lindsay dancing around with her violin and Kevin with his cello. And as mentioned that was Mitch in his early days in Pentatonix, he was probably barely 20 or 21 at the time of the video. He is now thinner, and doesn't so much have the boy next door looks. We long term fans have watched him, grow, change and become the strong person who is not afraid to put his true self out there.
This was my intro to PTX. Love this so much. I stumbled across it looking for the Imagine Dragons' Original version. I fell in love...
Yes it is Mitch! It is always Mitch.
Kevin also plays the saxophone and performed at Carnegie Hall.
Need to check out Kevin’s Kover mixes. You will love It. This one is, “Sign of the Times” (by Harry Styles
th-cam.com/video/hBFlhLEU7uU/w-d-xo.html
That Kevin playing cello and yes that’s Mitch. He changes up his look a lot. And Lindsey Sterling is the violinist and she composes her own music. I’m surprised you don’t know who she is.
This video is how I discovered Pentatonix. 😊
If you like violins, then Lindsey Sterling would be right up your alley. I like a lot of her stuff. Someone below mentions Roundtable, but I would also recommend Shadows, Senbonzakura, Prism as well!
You really should check Lindsey in this one. th-cam.com/video/TCL94-MsxYc/w-d-xo.html
I hope you do their “Say something” cover. I thinks it’s great!
If you wonder if it is Mitch, it always is Mitch - THX for your reaction
I want to second the recomendation for Lindsey Stirling's Roundtable Rival
Hey , please react to Beyonce If I were a boy 😍
Lindsey is the violinist. She has her own music too but she also does a lot of collabs. Check out the song SHE wrote called "Shatter Me" featuring Lizzy Hale from Halestorm. You might check out her first real video called Crystallize...it's dub step violin and it's incredible ♥♥♥. And yes, Kevin is playing a cello here. They rarely ever use instruments, but since Lindsey collabed with them on this, they thought the cello would go well with her violin...and they were right :D
Edit: Yes that IS Mitch. Different hairstyle can completely change a person :D
That is how Scott, Kristin, and Mitch found Kevin. They saw a YT video of him cello-boxing, and got in contact with him to do the Sing Off (season 3) A Capella singing competition. What I am saying is Kevin was cello-boxing way before joining PTX. You really should watch their Sing Off performances.
Lindsey Sterling is super well known for her playing the violin while dancing. She was even on America's Got Talent. She is awesome. I really liked here with the Piano Guys doing Mission Impossible theme song.