Classical Musician's Reaction & Analysis: DOWN by KEVIN OLUSOLA

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    Sir Hairless reacts to Kevin Olusola's "Down" (Marian Hill cover)
    As always, let me know in the comments of any songs or artists you'd like to see next, or anything else!
    Check out my other reactions here • first-time music react...
    Check out my other reactions to Pentatonix in the Pentatonix playlist below!
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    0:00 Preview
    0:19 Intro
    2:18 Reaction & analysis
    20:28 Final thoughts
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 159

  • @SirHairless
    @SirHairless  Місяць тому +24

    If you like Kevin and you like Michael Jackson, check out this reaction next ua-cam.com/video/-Rn6e8LnD10/v-deo.html
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    Sorry for my mispronunciation of his last name! I even looked up how to pronounce it (as I always do before videos) and my source was incorrect 🥲 No disrespect intended

    • @Ten1brae
      @Ten1brae Місяць тому

      Sir Hairless, if YOU like Kevin and Michael Jackson 😀 you might enjoy this one. It's my favorite K-Over.... ua-cam.com/video/U89ttBOC52Y/v-deo.htmlsi=6SBeq-bfTvubMzPj

    • @catriverotter9527
      @catriverotter9527 Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the added apology-but really, I assume reaction videos are to music & possibly artists that the reactor *isn't* an expert on, so mispronunciations aren't a big deal IMO. 🤓

    • @beverlyburch4467
      @beverlyburch4467 27 днів тому

      It ticks me off when people beat somebody up for any little thing.

  • @gingersnap22
    @gingersnap22 Місяць тому +113

    The Recording of Evergreen. It's a 20 min documentary. Watch them in the studio. They're amazing, not just musically but also friends.

    • @shelleyo
      @shelleyo Місяць тому +6

      This is a must-see for sure, but be warned it’s chock full of album spoilers!

    • @amandarobertson1289
      @amandarobertson1289 Місяць тому +5

      Oh you would LOVE this! Its so amazing

    • @Gwennedd
      @Gwennedd Місяць тому +3

      That's a definite yes! from me too. Anyone in the music industry and interested in how PTX works to perfect and record their pieces should watch it.

    • @Kreationsbykrispy
      @Kreationsbykrispy Місяць тому +3

      Yes yes yes!!!

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +4

      I'm scared of the musical spoilers

  • @ShinyElfriend
    @ShinyElfriend Місяць тому +42

    I really hope Kevin (and the band when you listen to PTX) are paying attention to your reactions. Historically, they have enjoyed reactors reacting to their music, I think they would especially appreciate your commentary/analysis.

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +3

      If only I'd be so lucky! Thank you though

    • @Arcusfp1
      @Arcusfp1 19 днів тому +2

      I believe the band members wouldn't mind opening up their music, but it is their recording company that insists on such strict copyright restrictions.

  • @PtxXtp
    @PtxXtp Місяць тому +27

    Kevin as a musician and not just a beatboxer is what helpts set ptx apart from other a capella groups. There was once a guy helps teach at a capella acadamy that tweeted "being a vocal percussionist is 5% rehearsing and 95% watching youtube while you wait for the others to learn their parts." Then Scott responded "unless your vocal percussionist is the best at reading music and helps everyone learn their parts." You dont play Carnegie Hall at 17 just from being an okay musician. Long before he joined ptx. All while he had plans to become a dr. Ptx and sing off had other plans for him.

  • @occamsrazor5376
    @occamsrazor5376 Місяць тому +38

    What a complex piece by Kevin! And NOBODY does a better job of reacting and breaking it down than you, Sir Hairless. Thank you so much!!

  • @martiwalsh2069
    @martiwalsh2069 Місяць тому +22

    Never seen Sir Hairless's eyes roll back into his head in pure pleasure before. That's a statement.

    • @camillep3631
      @camillep3631 Місяць тому +1

      I thought he did for Imagine I believe, I may be wrong though

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому

      Wasn't aware they did in this 😅

    • @camillep3631
      @camillep3631 29 днів тому

      @@SirHairless 😅

  • @jasgem76
    @jasgem76 Місяць тому +25

    KO is one of my favourite musicians. He is incredibly talented. "Kevin's 5th" is a must watch if you're a fan of Kevin. I'd love to see you react to it. It's insanely good.

    • @becca2383
      @becca2383 Місяць тому +5

      Totally agree!

    • @kslong1947
      @kslong1947 25 днів тому +2

      Kevin’s 5th is a masterpiece!

  • @maggiex1212
    @maggiex1212 Місяць тому +21

    I absolutely adore Kevin. He is, without a doubt, very talented. I have heard him speak about his life and family concluding that he is as personable as he is talented. I look forward to your analysis of the PTX cover by Seal, Kiss From a Rose. Kevin shines here as well on his electric cello. Thank you for your interest in Kevin and PTX in general. We are fortunate to have your breakdown of the intricacies of their music. 😊

  • @lynn2574
    @lynn2574 Місяць тому +16

    Kevin and no the bandmates have said that he has pretty much perfect pitch (followed by a very pitch accurate Mitch). So glad you finally got to see this!

  • @danielcarter837
    @danielcarter837 Місяць тому +11

    This was absolutely crazy. His mind works on a different level than everyone else.
    I also would have loved to have seen him and Eddie Van Halen play a duet. Eddie would have probably loved it.

  • @Badger77722
    @Badger77722 Місяць тому +9

    The processes that have to be going through Kevin's mind as he's creating this type of overlapping soundscape just continually amazes me. I can't wrap my head around all of the different things he has to keep track of in order to accomplish something like this - I'll just go with the blanket statement, he's a musical genius!

  • @catherinelopresti7121
    @catherinelopresti7121 Місяць тому +12

    His solo cover of Sign of The Times is a must see also! Kevin is such a beast! His smile at the end gets me every time. He knows he killed it!

    • @daOrgRock
      @daOrgRock 22 дні тому +1

      Thank you! I don’t often see this one requested.

  • @Emilaria
    @Emilaria Місяць тому +8

    Kevin is ridiculously talented. It's unfair.

  • @ladykilgore2337
    @ladykilgore2337 Місяць тому +25

    He looked like he was having so much fun! He really does just exude music and is crazy talented. Thank you for another fantastic R&A.

  • @karingreen396
    @karingreen396 Місяць тому +12

    I love his smile at the end. Just like pure joy

  • @InkWellideas
    @InkWellideas Місяць тому +13

    Kevin's KOvers are fresh and creatively re- arranged; I recommend his original "Renegade" , and his short videos on You tube. His energy is contagious.

  • @vinnibod2500
    @vinnibod2500 Місяць тому +10

    Kevin is absolutely unbelievable. This song is great (I particularly like his KOver of Friends too). He's just inhumanly talented.

  • @elainecourteau6231
    @elainecourteau6231 Місяць тому +15

    I love his little smile at the very end... He is so talented and seems to enjoy performing so much. So creative. Thank you SH. 🤗

  • @tommieev5589
    @tommieev5589 Місяць тому +9

    For awhile, it may have been during Covid, Kevin regularly posted shorts to instagram of his layered pop meets classical arrangements. I would love for you to enjoy more Kevin.

  • @Prime_233
    @Prime_233 Місяць тому +14

    Yay! Thank you for reacting to my request!! Love your content!!

    • @catriverotter9527
      @catriverotter9527 Місяць тому +5

      Thank you so much for requesting this-I've been waiting eagerly for Sir Hairless' R&A to Kevin's KOver! 🤓

  • @maryhampton8686
    @maryhampton8686 Місяць тому +11

    Kevin is so incredibly talented. I am in awe.
    There is a mini rabbit hole. Kevin’ 5th--All of me--Prelude Fromm Bach Cello . ❤️. Would love you to react to any or all of his

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +2

      I will need to add these to my list!

  • @amybean3623
    @amybean3623 Місяць тому +9

    You need to check out Kevin's Fifth next

  • @verdafoster3767
    @verdafoster3767 Місяць тому +6

    In the recording of the "Evergreen" video, you see Kevin come up with the percussion and show the group what to do and get feedback from them. He is amazing. They all are. It was interesting to see them work together and come up with how the music will be. I think you would love this video, and I would love to get your take on how they put the music together.

  • @catriverotter9527
    @catriverotter9527 Місяць тому +9

    Thank you Patron Chris for requesting this R&A-I've been waiting for Sir Hairless' take! 💜💜💜
    As always, Sir H, I'm awed & enlightened by your thoroughness & knowledge! I also love watching your face & 'body English' as you listen-the emotions & joy such a contrast to the cool, precise analysis-& the bits you sing for us! 💜💜💜 You have a voice made for radio... errr, I mean UA-cam. 🤓 Thanks for this!

  • @bethcoussou
    @bethcoussou Місяць тому +11

    I was totally blown away the first time I saw this video years ago! I’m so in awe of Kevin’s talent! His voice has a rich tone, which I love! He’s such a multitalented man! I’ve seen it many times!

  • @terriepurkey708
    @terriepurkey708 Місяць тому +8

    He's certainly a talented man, isn't he? Love you comments and break down of this ear candy. Each of the members have solo works/videos, so I'm hopeful you'll try them during your PTX journey. There's much to explore!

  • @Matriarch456
    @Matriarch456 Місяць тому +4

    Kevin is a multi talented artist.
    If he ever decided to leave PTX i am not sure he can be replaced.
    At least not by one person...
    Beatboxen/cellist/tenor....
    Lets hope that never happens

  • @debrawalkermeyer9109
    @debrawalkermeyer9109 Місяць тому +5

    I have seen this video many times and have always been in awe of KO’s amazing talent . Seeing you confirm his musical genius with so much excellent and detailed insight is appreciated
    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ruth2141
    @ruth2141 Місяць тому +4

    Kevin's channel features a variety of musical experiments /exercises, going back to his cello-boxing when he was still in college. It does not have the viral video by which Scott first found him online -- his cello boxing version of Mark Summer's "Julie-O" -- but you can find it online. The other offerings include cello and cello-boxing covers of pop and classical pieces, some with vocals, and/ or looping, both solo and with other musicians. Also a series of auto-biographical videos. In 2015 he released his Renegade EP; the title track is an original and worth checking out.

  • @janeramirez8767
    @janeramirez8767 Місяць тому +6

    Purple polka dots, man, how do you do this? I know every note in every loop of this performance; it's engraved in my ears, brain, heart, and probably spleen as well. At least I thought so. Then along comes Sir Hairless and makes me hear things I would swear weren't there before. I would love to have the privilege of introducing you and Kevin to each other. Every genius musician deserves a genius appreciator. (I mean, 0.75 seconds of vibrato on "down"--no, wait--on the SECOND "down"???)

  • @michelestiles7692
    @michelestiles7692 Місяць тому +4

    I love watching them doing different and unique side projects. I don’t want them to get burned out and break up. I loved they participated in Masked Singer last year. Gave them a chance to use instruments for a change. The Evergreen documentary is a good behind the scenes look at their process. It was filmed by Kirsten’s husband a few years ago. Great reaction as always.

  • @susanleigh7618
    @susanleigh7618 Місяць тому +5

    I like this more than the original. Hate to say that but it's true. Kevin is 🔥. Thank you for great reaction

  • @beverlyburch4467
    @beverlyburch4467 Місяць тому +6

    Kevin is brilliant! Thanks for this awesome video. Outstanding analysis!

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +1

      Thanks Beverly! Kevin certainly is

  • @Bonofox1
    @Bonofox1 Місяць тому +6

    K.O is AMAZING!!🤩🤩

  • @kimsowles4044
    @kimsowles4044 Місяць тому +2

    I enjoy all of his KOvers......I would have to say Sign of the Times is my personal favorite though ❤

  • @susanstein6604
    @susanstein6604 24 дні тому

    This was Kevin’s original audition. One of the other members of PTX saw this video and asked him if he wanted to join them.

  • @stephaniem2007
    @stephaniem2007 Місяць тому +6

    Kevin can actually do circular breathing, so I always assume breath noises are intentional and planned

  • @erinbackman1196
    @erinbackman1196 Місяць тому +2

    Kevin’s fifth for sure! You would like that one

  • @neetgupta1
    @neetgupta1 Місяць тому +5

    Thanks so much for doing this one - I was really hoping you would do it as I knew as a musician you would really appreciate Kevin's insane musical talent! What can you say about his beatboxing and cello playing on this one...just unbelievable, but what I really love is his singing. His voice is so beautiful and, as you mentioned the fact he has perfect pitch and is so intensely musical does lead him to make really clever and satisfying musical choices. When he goes up the octave into his gorgeous falsetto - especially when he goes up the scale rather than down on the 'down diddy down diddy down' at 2:30 (I was surprised you didn't pick up on that - i.e. going up when singing down in Down!) it's just gorgeous.
    I always learn something from your reactions and analysis and something that really struck me with what you said today was that vibrato can cover slight inconsistencies in pitch and if you sing with a straight tone instead there is nowhere to hide so you have to be pitch perfect. As a choir and occasional solo singer, I did instinctively know that but I'd never really thought about it before. When you first learn how to sing and listen to singers, it's often all about the vibrato - everyone thinks you have to have it to be a great singer but I'd never really thought about how it can also cover up some musical 'sins'! I was thinking that perhaps that's why bass singers have to have really excellent pitch, because they often don't have, or use, much vibrato?
    Anyway, thanks so much as always for imparting your musical knowledge in an entertaining way. I look forward as always to the next one!🤩☺

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому

      There's no simple answer to that one! It all depends on various things, such as who the singer is, what the song is, what the musical context is (even things like who the audience is!)
      There's only so much vibrato can cover up; but it can certainly cover up tuning issues up to the quarter tone, which would be noticeable with flat-tone singing
      It's interesting what you say about bass singers, because from some that I've known, they tend to use the most vibrato But again, completely depends on the context! Are they singing an operatic aria or providing the bass in a jazz close-harmony arrangement? One would require heavy vibrato and the other next to no vibrato 🎶
      Also in terms of excellent pitch - I believe it doesn't matter which voice part you sing, you'll always need excellent pitch for a great performance. Buuut if we really wanted to pick a part to have the best tuning - when it comes to standard choir/choral arrangements (thinking in terms of SATB voice parts) .... and again depending on the context 😅 ... from experience, I've found the inner parts are the parts that usually require the best tuning because of the roles their parts bring; the bringers of dissonance or the harmonic 'fillings'. The bass part and the soprano parts will be the most easy to hear parts because they're the highest and lowest, so whilst their tuning issues might be more obvious, they're more forgiving due to their role
      These are just my thoughts and certainly not gospel ^

    • @neetgupta1
      @neetgupta1 29 днів тому

      You're right of course that operatic basses sing with a lot of vibrato, I was thinking more of basses in choirs and a cappella groups where they are holding down the bass line - they tend to sing with very little vibrato. That's something that Matt from Pentatonix has - a really lovely vibrato when he uses it. You'll get to hear that soon hopefully!
      You are right about singing on pitch - there is nothing like being in a choir to improve your pitching! I sing soprano in one SATB choir and I sing 2nd soprano in an SSA choir. The 2nd soprano role is definitely much more challenging!

  • @cynthiabruce-marzenska5024
    @cynthiabruce-marzenska5024 Місяць тому +2

    I’ve always been a bit of a string snob when it comes to wooden instruments versus electronic until several years back when I played regularly with a group with cello, electric guitars and keyboard (with vocals) where we opted to pickup my cello to maintain the balance a bit better. Still prefer the fullness of a wooden instrument amplifying naturally but this is very cool and Kevin is incredibly talented! His beatboxing is out of this world- so versatile! Something I would never have found this without your reaction. Cheers from Canada!

  • @pjb3583
    @pjb3583 Місяць тому +2

    I just adore Kevin, so thanks for bringing his solo work to your channel. Lovely, as always! Peace …

  • @musicalmags2010
    @musicalmags2010 Місяць тому +2

    KO's original celloboxing/vocal, ' Renegade' , from 2015 is astonishingly good .

  • @audreywalker9025
    @audreywalker9025 Місяць тому +3

    Kiss from rose

  • @tammymoseley1348
    @tammymoseley1348 Місяць тому

    Adam Rupp, from Home Free, does something like this during his "drum solo" every live show. Those are definitely worth checking out.

  • @smallmoments957
    @smallmoments957 29 днів тому

    I enjoyed Kevin having the spotlight in this video. Thank you, Christopher and Sir Hairless!

  • @B3thBakes
    @B3thBakes Місяць тому +1

    15:58 look at that smile 😁

  • @B3thBakes
    @B3thBakes Місяць тому +1

    0:20 ❤ there it is 😊❤

  • @davidbangtson3109
    @davidbangtson3109 Місяць тому +2

    I just had so much fun watching you react to this performance and all its skill and innovation. There simply is no one like KO and you see it so easily.

  • @Back2SquareOne
    @Back2SquareOne 27 днів тому

    Kevin is proof that god gives to some of us with both hands. He is indeed music incarnate.

  • @anchorskid
    @anchorskid Місяць тому

    More Kevin, cello, and beatboxing? Renegade by Kevin. Awesome.
    Thanks for this reaction. Kevin is an extraordinary musician.

  • @B3thBakes
    @B3thBakes Місяць тому +1

    15:58 that bit you just rewatched I dont no why, its my favourite bit just the sounds he does there on the mic ❤

  • @jacquelinejeffery3015
    @jacquelinejeffery3015 11 днів тому

    Check out "Kevin's 5th" at a live show, they actually do a lovely introduction and explain how they found him!

  • @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884
    @sandrawalkerhaliburton1884 9 днів тому

    Your eyes give away your feelings and I love it.

  • @marqetteliz
    @marqetteliz Місяць тому +1

    There is some amazing modern barbershop singing happening out there (as you talked about harmonics). You should do a reaction.

  • @susiepingleton3614
    @susiepingleton3614 Місяць тому +2

    You make me laugh!! Thanks!!!!

  • @anna9072
    @anna9072 Місяць тому +3

    I would strongly recommend his “Renegade” not only his performance but his composition. I love it.

  • @kristinbrantley9075
    @kristinbrantley9075 Місяць тому +3

    It tickles me when I watch your stank face and shaking your head but then break out smiling and laughing

  • @knittymama570
    @knittymama570 Місяць тому +3

    Please react to Kevin's original cello-boxing composition "Renegade"

  • @carolynl.higgins6206
    @carolynl.higgins6206 Місяць тому

    Loved this detailed analysis. Your smile kept it light. Please react to Kevin and Matt's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Reimagined during PTX's concert. Brought down the house with rousing, lengthy ovation!

  • @B3thBakes
    @B3thBakes Місяць тому +1

    Yay 🎉 so excited for this!!! 😊❤

  • @daleenengelbrecht4861
    @daleenengelbrecht4861 Місяць тому

    Love this man. He is amazingly talented. Tx. Greetings from South Africa

  • @audreywalker9025
    @audreywalker9025 Місяць тому +1

    Love his invisible cello.

  • @TheDKLioness
    @TheDKLioness 29 днів тому

    Very happy that you did this one, I've been hoping and waiting 😊
    The first time I saw this I was in awe of Kevins talent. I still am. Please do Kevins Fifth sometime. It's a live performance and I think you will love how he rearranged Beethoven's Fifth ❤

  • @MCP920
    @MCP920 21 день тому

    Love him.

  • @bettinasade9385
    @bettinasade9385 Місяць тому +3

    The Cello Sounds Like the beginning of "rain of castamere'...

  • @terib470
    @terib470 Місяць тому +1

    He has an EP on his channel and the music is beautiful, Renegade is my favorite on the EP.

  • @asymetricalgirl
    @asymetricalgirl Місяць тому

    His second cello part reminded me a lot of Two Cellos about to break into chaos - very cool piece - and, as always, love your analysis

  • @marablemorgan8292
    @marablemorgan8292 Місяць тому

    He's amazing!

  • @B3thBakes
    @B3thBakes Місяць тому +1

    Love love love this! Please please do the kevin show/kevins 5th,the full one 😁😁❤

  • @tiarramitchell1877
    @tiarramitchell1877 10 днів тому

    If you like this, you should really do Kevin’s 5th
    It is a little bit longer video, but it starts off with the introduction as to how they found it then they show the song he was playing there and then a new creation he came up with that features Matt and talk about some drum playing from Matt and Kevin destroying the cello

  • @priscillamcrmy
    @priscillamcrmy Місяць тому +1

    i looooove this one, so impressive. and the video makes me so happy, Kevin is just playing
    since you are doing solo stuff, i would love to see your reaction to scott hoying's cover of i should tell ya momma on you

  • @lesaahrenstein6360
    @lesaahrenstein6360 Місяць тому

    It was quite obvious that you were really enjoying The video. I seem to recall hearing that Kevin has perfect pitch. I'm so glad you showed him playing the saxophone because I have looked and looked and was never able to find a video clip. If you want to hear the full story of Kevin's genesis with Pentatonix and his growth As a cello boxer while with pentatonics React to Kevin's 5th. It is about15 minutes long but is well worth it. He gets an awful lot into 15 minutes

  • @smithpauld1501
    @smithpauld1501 Місяць тому

    Thanks, as always.

  • @ananovak1468
    @ananovak1468 Місяць тому +4

    That’s better than original 😊

  • @B3thBakes
    @B3thBakes Місяць тому +1

    3:18 I like your voice 😜☺️🫶

  • @theresadeuschle8500
    @theresadeuschle8500 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for pulling this one apart. As the layers add up, we know what happens to my 👂🏻 I love watching KO play the electric cello. I was literally saying in my head, "that glissando...." and then you made the glissando comment, to which I responded in my head, "I freaking love this guy." (Not to be weird ) So cool you are doing PTX solo work, too.
    My fave PTXer is Scott and I thought his Live Choir version of Mars covered his entire range, but I was wrong! I think this linked song does; but since there is instrumentation, I have trouble separating.... I do think, however, Scott's full range is demonstrated in this piece. If you ever venture into his solo work, and remember, can you peg the range for me? I'm sure he hits G2, but I swear I hear B2, but it may be instrumental; the bottom usually drops out at that low of a pitch for me. He soars to the heavens as well. ua-cam.com/video/GK0LyhXCboc/v-deo.htmlsi=4gT-SE-HxSHCRsVz
    Stay well!

    • @camillep3631
      @camillep3631 Місяць тому +3

      or his solo version of All Of Me, he was so young but man, the control, emotion, phrasing, it's one of my faves

  • @linmonash1244
    @linmonash1244 Місяць тому

    Great to see you unpacking KO's work. He's very impressive isn't he! Really love the timbre of his voice, like a velvet caress! Masterful Cellist too. Classically trained. Yes, in patches he was making it sound like an electric guitar! Probably could play any stringed instrument he put his mind and fingers to. Gather he started out studying medicine and then concentrated on developing his career in music. Also speaks a number of languages fluently. VERY bright guy. Heard he may have become a bit frustrated being pigeon-holed as the Beat-Boxer in PTX and wanted to sing more. Nice to see him branching out solo and with such diversity. Maybe he does also play Sax!? I don't feel he was improvising. Yes, playing around for setting up the original composition, but, as you say; meticulous with every note - and breath between. In an odd way he reminds me of Lara Fabian, in that even though her classical training enables her to mask her breathing, she uses audible breaths very intentionaly as part of her story-telling. Kevin uses his breaths of course to punctuate and counterpoint the beats. 😊

  • @olitambasakan8839
    @olitambasakan8839 Місяць тому

    Love kevin

  • @childcrone
    @childcrone Місяць тому

    Oh goody!

  • @MaryShieldsPhD
    @MaryShieldsPhD Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this reaction. This is amazing, but I'm with you on the music itself -- and there are so many others that I think are much better. I can't wait for you to react to "Kevin's 5th." This live version also gives some of his background: ua-cam.com/video/DbCasvcNx78/v-deo.html, and it includes his wonderful interpretation of the Prelude from Bach Cello Suite No.1 (although his music video of it is even better). I'd love to see you react to more of his work. Here are some favorite KOvers: Adele (Someone Like You / Hello / Set Fire to the Rain / Rolling in the Deep); Stay with Me; True Colors (this is completely a capella); Don't Let me Be Misunderstood; Human Nature; Dream It's Over; As Long as You Love Me; Heart Attack. And then there is his original, Renegade. I think you'll love this one. These will give you a sense of the breadth of his talent. Looking forward to this rabbit hole! Oh, and this Christmas, his Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Reimagined is a must!

  • @karenm5681
    @karenm5681 28 днів тому

    Fascinating! Thanks for this.

  • @scarlett0464
    @scarlett0464 Місяць тому

    Please check out the Kevin Show/Kevin's 5th. Thanks for the great reaction!

  • @mockingbird1944
    @mockingbird1944 Місяць тому

    You should watch "Kevin's 5th" remix - it is mindblowing!!

  • @chrisabel1833
    @chrisabel1833 Місяць тому

    I'm trying to remember... I think in an interview soon after this came out KO said that he tried for most of a year to get the electric cello to sound like a guitar for this performance. I'm not a musician, but to my ear it sounds like someone shredding an electric guitar solo.

  • @davidtullis2810
    @davidtullis2810 Місяць тому

    Kevin like Adam Rupp from Home Free both have beautiful voices but both are more comfortable beatboxing then singing. Scott convinced Kevin he had a great voice and taught him how to use it

  • @kristipierce4735
    @kristipierce4735 Місяць тому

    I don’t remember if you’ve done Kevin and Matt’s ReImagined Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. I’d LOVE to hear your thoughts. 💜

  • @heidifruchtl354
    @heidifruchtl354 25 днів тому

    As time goes on and you do more ptx reactions, you will find people telling you if it's a Kevin arrangement. Yes, Kevin is a freaking musical unicorn alien who eats a drum kit for breakfast.

  • @dorothyrosenberg1301
    @dorothyrosenberg1301 Місяць тому +1

    I’m on the fence about this artist & this performance. He’s obviously extremely skilled; the song is so-so; and the execution is extremely unique & interesting.
    I’ve listened to KO’s performance (thank you for the link) without analytical interruptions, and I’ve found that I’m extremely impressed by it. While I dislike the original song, his artistry overcomes the song’s shortcomings, transforming it into something quite extraordinary.

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому

      I'm of a similar mindset! With covers it's just luck really if the listener likes the original song or not - but that doesn't take away from Kevin's brilliance at all 🎵

  • @sharonealleyne9839
    @sharonealleyne9839 Місяць тому +1

    Please react to Yebba, 'My Mind'!

  • @dorisfernandez4849
    @dorisfernandez4849 Місяць тому

    You should see what he did with Beethoven Fifth

  • @akinpaws
    @akinpaws Місяць тому

    ahahahaha (rubs hands in anticipatory glee)

  • @gailseatonhumbert
    @gailseatonhumbert Місяць тому +1

    Nice that you had a chance to get to Kevin.
    Here are the 3 appearances that most people use as a Kevin introduction besides this one
    Carnegie Hall "From the Top" appearance 2005 at 17 years old
    ua-cam.com/video/cg-WQl3YCVY/v-deo.htmlsi=ncHh8Emu3l7MBnGH
    UA-cam video that Ben Bram saw and showed to Scott causing PTX to ask Kevin to join them for the SingOff
    ua-cam.com/video/NKVNrrrNxU0/v-deo.htmlsi=Og0hmzU1X-NOQ5ny
    "Renegade" Kevin's original composition that he would play in an interlude feature of PTX concerts that started with Avi's overtone singing demonstration while the other 3 were offstage
    ua-cam.com/video/gouiY85kD2o/v-deo.htmlsi=IFE8lU9-NSe1wFID

  • @kayecastleman6353
    @kayecastleman6353 Місяць тому +1

    Happy to see you taking a longer look at Kevin. What do you think when he audibly inhales into the mike at various points in the first singing section? Not to take anything away from the genius of the composition, but I found the noise distracting when I first heard it. I know Kevin's pumping out a lot of sound and the man does need to breathe, but would you call that repeated intake of air a disruptive sound, or is it appropriate musically and I'm being unduly critical? Love your detailed analysis, and can't imagine anyone skipping over it... it's absolutely the meat and potatoes of your reactions. 💖

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +1

      I think it comes down to preference really! There are so many different sounds produced by his beatboxing that it's quite likely that not all of them will be pleasant to everyone - but they're done with such rhythmic precision that I think they certainly have their rightful place in the song's overall structure 🎶 Also, I'd imagine they're necessary - either as part of regular or circular breathing, so Kevin doesn't run out breath 😅Beatboxing is extremely complex and not something I've ever been too familiar with
      Thanks

    • @kayecastleman6353
      @kayecastleman6353 29 днів тому

      @@SirHairless The section I'm referring to is before Kevin begins to beatbox, when he's only singing into the mike. The time stamp is 2:56 to 3:39, and at one point in there you say how much you like his voice. I agree, I find Kevin's voice smooth and relaxing through that verse, so those harsh inhalations break the mood for me.

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +2

      @@kayecastleman6353 Oh I see! Yes I completely see where you're coming from
      I think I subconsciously don't pay too much attention to them...but now you've mentioned it... 😅

    • @kayecastleman6353
      @kayecastleman6353 29 днів тому

      @@SirHairless Yeah... and now that you've heard it, you won't be able to unhear it! Just me, focusing on a minor flaw in a creative masterpiece. Thanks for the reminder to stay with the heart of the art. 💖

  • @moniquebrugnon7678
    @moniquebrugnon7678 Місяць тому +1

    certainement formidable mais..... compliqué pour moi mais heureusement ce n est que moi

  • @guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786
    @guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786 Місяць тому

    I love Kevin and I loved your reaction, I am not really a fan of this work of his, I think it's good to see his talent but I tend to ask myself why people is kinda obsessed with it, it's not something I would go back to after listening to it once.
    Anyways something nice if you want to check on their behind the scenes, they do have a short documentary (I believe it's less than 30 minutes), It's the Recording of Evergreen, just in case you are interested, you know what to do, it's fascinating.

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +1

      I'm not a huge fan of the song either, so if people are like-minded then it's probably more about his musical prowess to be able to create such a work 🎶
      I'm scared about any musical spoilers in Recording of Evergreen

    • @guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786
      @guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786 29 днів тому

      @@SirHairless You mean as in hearing stuff from songs you haven't heard yet?
      Do you have it on your Pentatonix list as something you would consider?

    • @SirHairless
      @SirHairless  29 днів тому +1

      @@guadalupejazminvilaguillen4786 Yes exactly! I've been recommended it a lot, but I've also been told there are many songs in there I've not yet done and there are snippets of these songs that might act as spoilers
      It's been on my list for a long time now! I'm half thinking I should only watch once I've listened/reacted to all the songs from the album (or so I'm told), but that could take a very long time

  • @marablemorgan8292
    @marablemorgan8292 Місяць тому

    ⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡⚡

  • @terrilabeth
    @terrilabeth 21 день тому +1

    Hey SH! I was wondering if I should add the following to your potential Merch list:
    Vibrato
    You Know
    Voice Wobbles
    🤔
    I added it, you can always reject it.
    Why am I awake, wellllll, my brain 🧠 has the zoomies. You know like when animals get hyper and run around, stop and start, looking a bit crazy? Well that is my brain 🧠 right now. The Zoomies!
    Right. Okay then, good talk. 😂
    T ✌🏻

  • @simdoolally
    @simdoolally 18 днів тому

    If you fancy checking out an awesome looper take a look at our fellow brit ortoPilot. He streams on Twitch and so his UA-cam is cuts of his streams but he's awesome and his set up is crazy.

  • @axl99fran
    @axl99fran 25 днів тому

    I think you are more than ready to watch the wizard of Ahhhs please react to the video please

  • @betsyvondracek4009
    @betsyvondracek4009 Місяць тому

    8:05 - 8:26 I like this part but overall not one of my favorites. Seems very barebones to me.
    No doubt he’s an amazing Cellist, beatboxer, and a great singer.He is also extremely intelligent. He was headed to an Ivy League college to study Medicine before Pentatonix..
    ❤R/A🎼
    2 1/2 months before I see Pentatonix LIVE.