Found your channel today, was binging your Pentatonix reactions... and was totally going to suggest this video as the best way to start getting a taste of just how talented Kevin Olusola really is. Carry on, then. 🙂
Kevin is playing an electric cello, and just like an electric guitar, the sounds it makes can be manipulated - and one of the ways to do that makes it sound almost exactly like an electric guitar!
Kevin's UA-cam channel is "KO Kevin Olusola" and KOver is a cover by Kevin. The channel has some older videos from when he was still in college, some he did while with Pentatonix and since the baby came he only has time for TikToks. There isn't a lot of content but it has a lot of variety -- him celloboxing and / or looping by himself or with other musicians, classical and pop arrangements and even a collab with a dancer. For celloboxing try "Lips are Movin" or "Stay With Me". Renegade is amazing, a improvisation on the Styx song.
I'm loving your reactions and watching you go down that rabbit hole with the rest of us. This is called cello boxing. If you want to see more of Kevin playing the cello. Watch "Thank You". It was written by Scott and his partner. It's beautiful.
This man obviously has a musically creative mind. Just think how close we came to not experiencing this because he was going to attend medical school before Pentatonix picked him up as their beatboxer. Plus, he speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. He's so intelligent!
The song is 'Down' originally from Marian Hill. It is a cover of her song. Kevin does it so freaking much better than the original. Hey also did a KOver (Kevin does it over) of Harry Styles 'Sign of the Times' which is quite cool too. Not to get you off track from PTX, but check out Home Free and 2Cellos. Home Free is acapella too but more country and pop. 2Cellos is just that, two brothers playing cellos but not like you think.
His cover of Human Nature by MJ & Renegade are amazing!!! Thank you for doing Down! I am the one who was begging you to do this, coz I wanted to see my man blow your mind!!! I am Kevin's biggest fan (my opinion, of course! Lol!) & I love watching people discover his amazing talent! He also plays saxophone. He played it at Carnegie Hall at age 17! You should watch that one too Cam!!! You are amazing - I'm so happy I found your channel!!! 💜
I am new and just now seeing this. Kevin O is SO talented and is actually my favorite. When he is with PTX he drives the music with his beatboxing, then sometimes we hear that beautiful tone his voice has when he sings, and then we get him and his cello. Multitalented is our Kevin O and often overlooked when with PTX because they are all amazing. But he is the workhorse behind them all that keeps it all moving and in time. Just an amazingly talented person. T ✌🏻
You do know that Kevin is the beatboxer for Pentatonix...he's a musical genius. I want to recommend a treat for you...there is a 20-year old Polish kid who is the greatest guitarist ever to walk this planet. He has a large playlist, but I would suggest you listen to his rendition of "Still D.R.E." only because it shows the range of his talent !!! Will truly knock your socks off !!!!
I love Pentatonix. Take the early journey of their start on The Sing Off 3rd season. Also Kevin killed it on the cello: Shallow, Say Something, Perfect. If you liked what he did in Down checkout 2 Cellos: Thunderstruck, Smooth Criminal, Smells like Teen Spirit, Streets With No name.
When the first members were forming Pentatonix they were actively looking for someone to do rhythm. When they saw a video of Kevin playing cello and beatboxing they knew they'd found the right person.
Ed Sheeran You Need Me, I Dont Need You in the Live Room, Its the same concept, Ed building a song from scratch with a loop pedal and then rapping over it. Its absolutely insane!
He's playing an electric cello 🙂 And his big smile at the end... "That's right, I just killed it!" 😅 😅
Sign of the times really shows his vocal skills.
Found your channel today, was binging your Pentatonix reactions... and was totally going to suggest this video as the best way to start getting a taste of just how talented Kevin Olusola really is.
Carry on, then. 🙂
"Sign of the Times" (Harry Styles KOver), "AS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME" - (Backstreet Boys KOver) or "Stay With Me" (Sam Smith looping KOver)
Kevin is playing an electric cello, and just like an electric guitar, the sounds it makes can be manipulated - and one of the ways to do that makes it sound almost exactly like an electric guitar!
Kevin can do it all! Genius.
I knew you would love this KOver. Lol as soon as I started watching you. I suggested it.
Renegade from Kevin, or New Rules/Are you that somebody from the whole PTX crew
Yes, yes, yes!!! To both!! Also, Coffee in Bed... Kevin and Matt are 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
His original, Renegade is hauntingly beautiful
Down is an instant classic, and Kevin absolutely killed it. I'm gonna go to his channel and give him my upvote.
Kevin's UA-cam channel is "KO Kevin Olusola" and KOver is a cover by Kevin. The channel has some older videos from when he was still in college, some he did while with Pentatonix and since the baby came he only has time for TikToks. There isn't a lot of content but it has a lot of variety -- him celloboxing and / or looping by himself or with other musicians, classical and pop arrangements and even a collab with a dancer. For celloboxing try "Lips are Movin" or "Stay With Me". Renegade is amazing, a improvisation on the Styx song.
Isn’t he something special? We knew he was awesome but stuff like this really showcase him well.
Thank you for sharing your time with us. ☮️
Please check out his KOver for sign of the times, it will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!
Renegade really shows off Kevin's amazing celloboxing skills and is a gorgeous arrangement. He is utterly amazing!
Renegade is a gorgeous original by Kevin, I can see it as a movie score.
I'm loving your reactions and watching you go down that rabbit hole with the rest of us. This is called cello boxing. If you want to see more of Kevin playing the cello. Watch "Thank You". It was written by Scott and his partner. It's beautiful.
KEVIN 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌
This man obviously has a musically creative mind. Just think how close we came to not experiencing this because he was going to attend medical school before Pentatonix picked him up as their beatboxer. Plus, he speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. He's so intelligent!
Amazing Grace and oh holy night
Please please please do pentatonix original song SING!
Reminds me of Tom Thum's cover of I Need a Dollar. The looping and beatboxing etc is epic
Definitely do Sign of the Times & Human Nature by KO (Kevin) & check out Imagine by PTX-he has a great solo!
The song is 'Down' originally from Marian Hill. It is a cover of her song. Kevin does it so freaking much better than the original. Hey also did a KOver (Kevin does it over) of Harry Styles 'Sign of the Times' which is quite cool too. Not to get you off track from PTX, but check out Home Free and 2Cellos. Home Free is acapella too but more country and pop. 2Cellos is just that, two brothers playing cellos but not like you think.
His cover of Human Nature by MJ & Renegade are amazing!!! Thank you for doing Down! I am the one who was begging you to do this, coz I wanted to see my man blow your mind!!! I am Kevin's biggest fan (my opinion, of course! Lol!) & I love watching people discover his amazing talent! He also plays saxophone. He played it at Carnegie Hall at age 17! You should watch that one too Cam!!! You are amazing - I'm so happy I found your channel!!! 💜
Kevin also had a side group for a bit, Triptyq, which is also featured on his channel. My fave by them is 'Murphy'.
Kevin is made out of music . Brilliant !
I am new and just now seeing this. Kevin O is SO talented and is actually my favorite. When he is with PTX he drives the music with his beatboxing, then sometimes we hear that beautiful tone his voice has when he sings, and then we get him and his cello. Multitalented is our Kevin O and often overlooked when with PTX because they are all amazing. But he is the workhorse behind them all that keeps it all moving and in time. Just an amazingly talented person. T ✌🏻
Sir i requested you to go through his youtube channel! 🤣🤣 sign of the times, as long as you love me... any of his chelloboxing
You do know that Kevin is the beatboxer for Pentatonix...he's a musical genius. I want to recommend a treat for you...there is a 20-year old Polish kid who is the greatest guitarist ever to walk this planet. He has a large playlist, but I would suggest you listen to his rendition of "Still D.R.E." only because it shows the range of his talent !!! Will truly knock your socks off !!!!
Kevin’s cover of “Friends” is lit!
I love Pentatonix. Take the early journey of their start on The Sing Off 3rd season. Also Kevin killed it on the cello: Shallow, Say Something, Perfect. If you liked what he did in Down checkout 2 Cellos: Thunderstruck, Smooth Criminal, Smells like Teen Spirit, Streets With No name.
When the first members were forming Pentatonix they were actively looking for someone to do rhythm. When they saw a video of Kevin playing cello and beatboxing they knew they'd found the right person.
And now you have met Mr. Carter. KO named his electric cello Mr. Carter & his regular upright cello is named Beyonce. Lol.
Recommend Pentatonix’s original of The Lucky Ones on Jimmy Kimmel live. Also recommend Kevin’s Sign Of The Times.
Haha, told you you'd like this one! He's like, stupid talented lol. Glad you enjoyed!
Ed Sheeran You Need Me, I Dont Need You in the Live Room, Its the same concept, Ed building a song from scratch with a loop pedal and then rapping over it. Its absolutely insane!
He also does Harry Styles Sign Of The Times. It's also great!
I absolutely LOVE his cover of “stay with me” by Sam smith. You can’t not get goosebumps listening to it
Renegade!
Kevin's cover of Please Don't. Let Me be Misunderstood should be next,or his cover of True Colors.🙂✌out dude!
PS. I LOVE your reactions and your smile is absolutely infectious!😊
😊 thank you
Check out ' Gold ' and 'The Prayer'
Imagine
Have you done Dave , Black, live at the Brits? Powerful stuff
He is absolutely amazing.
Lovin' your reactions.
Have you heard of Twenty One Pilots?!? Tyler and Josh are amazing at layering and creating sounds.
I sent you this, knew you'd like it , next KO - Renegade
If you like this kind of performance check out Mike Thompkin. On person using looping and acapella performance to ow your mind.
Ladies and gentlemen we have a one man band!!
Have to check out Rise by Superfruit!!!! PLEASE!!!
Awesome reaction, you have to listen to his cover of Harry Styles "Sign of the Times" thanks for your reaction🔥
Love KO. The man is NOT mortal. Lol