I'm beginning to believe that Kevin has found a way to tap into the Matrix and load whatever skill he wants at the drop of a .... beat! Talent doesn't begin to approach what he is capable of.
From what I hear the only thing he wasn't great at (meaning at professional level) by the time he joined PTX was singing. He could rap, beatbox, play sax & cello, beatbox while doing cello, speak a very difficult foreign language fluently, was an all around great student, all achieved by an amazing work ethic & near inhuman level of multitasking. The thing he had spent the least time on was actual singing, but as such an overachiever of course he didn't stop there. So after joining PTX he got lessons (from Avi mostly) until he was confident on his singing too, & that's when they started having him sing sometimes also. His role as beatboxer in the group doesn't leave much room for that, but he's doing it more & a lot in his solo work now.
I watched this a few years back. You are the first reactor that I've seen who has reacted to this. It seems Kevin has been talented all of his life it's hard to believe he was only 17 at the time. Thanks for a great reaction.
I was all prepared to put this in perspective, thinking "Kevin's great, but this was a Salute Our Talented Youth show and we shouldn't apply inappropriate adult standards"... and then I heard him. I've been a saxophonist in my time, and I'd have been proud to play that well on my university degree recital. I'm floored. Clearly he won't let himself do any of his talents less than superbly. That indicates countless hours of practice. And, we know, similar hours of cello practice. While excelling in his studies to the point of getting accepted at any top university he chose. He knows no limits.
He had just graduated from Yale with a pre-med degree when Pentatonix contacted him (after seeing his UA-cam video of him celloboxing) to come to California to join them in the Sing Off 2011
I can't believe I haven't watched this before! Thanks for reacting. If I had seen this back then, I certainly would have thought he'd go far, as you said. I probably would have assumed he would study music at Yale, though, and of course I wouldn't have known his parents are medical professionals (and now his siblings too!), so I imagine I would have expected a musical career for him. But of all his musical talents, would I have thought he would become world famous for beat-boxing? Don't think so.
So there's a video that's just his performance, then? I'm so glad to have seen the opening! I wish I could watch the other performances, too. Kevin appears to have bonded with that tiny pianist.
Thanks for this reaction. His ability with both the cello and sax is really amazing. He doesn’t just play them but he excels. I wonder why there aren’t more recent videos of him on the sax. Really interesting to see where he was at this stage. It kind of explains how we got to where is is now. Kind of interesting that he found fame as a beatboxer!
KO is just a wizard - pretty sure he's not from this planet :) Wonder what would have happened if he then went and got the cello out !! Thanks Jerod - always a pleasure to re-watch anything that applauds Kevin or Pentatonix. When the heck did he get time to learn all these different instruments to this level...and learn how to speak fluent mandarin ???
I've played in bands and orchestras for years, and I'm here to tell you this was amazing. His vibrato and tone is stellar! It seems that he has given up the saxophone, and that is just a bummer! You should watch the video of Scott as a 14 year old prodigy singing and playing piano to Georgia: ua-cam.com/video/gWomLENd-PM/v-deo.html
PTX JUNKIE Thanks. I’ll look him up.Isn’t it interesting that with all his ability on so many instruments, he found game as a beat boxer? At least initially.
@@vidsorama2 His degree was in East Asian Studies, but he did complete all pre-med requirements. There really is no "Pre-med" degree, you just have to complete certain classes to be considered for med school. Most pre-meds major in biology or chemistry or similiar, but he fell in love with the Chinese language and changed his major from music to East Asian Studies. He is awesome-smart, talented, and a good person.
@@janetranslates my daughter is kind of the same way. When she hit about 16, she seemed to slow down in aging. She is 36 now and people still ask her what college is she in. She is carded a little less often than she used to be. :o)
That's not the case. He had just graduated from Yale and was preparing to go to med school. When he told his parents he was deferring med school to give PTX a shot, I think they were indeed a little bit worried, but as you say, it all worked out.
@@JoSedunary But that's still not correct. First year of pre-med is freshman year of college. He had already graduated from college (Yale) when PTX formed. So no, he had completed all of the pre-med requirements while getting his college degree in East Asian Studies. Regardless, I think we can all agree that it was a fortunate event that he decided not to go to med school and chose to be a professional musician instead!
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I'm beginning to believe that Kevin has found a way to tap into the Matrix and load whatever skill he wants at the drop of a .... beat! Talent doesn't begin to approach what he is capable of.
If I could only have 5% of his talent . Would make me so happy :)
All this tells me is that he's been a beast since he was small. I mean, I kinda knew it already, but dude...
He was born a beast, I guess.
First time I've heard him play the Sax too. Is there anything he can't do? That was one of the most impressive things I've seen.
From what I hear the only thing he wasn't great at (meaning at professional level) by the time he joined PTX was singing. He could rap, beatbox, play sax & cello, beatbox while doing cello, speak a very difficult foreign language fluently, was an all around great student, all achieved by an amazing work ethic & near inhuman level of multitasking. The thing he had spent the least time on was actual singing, but as such an overachiever of course he didn't stop there. So after joining PTX he got lessons (from Avi mostly) until he was confident on his singing too, & that's when they started having him sing sometimes also. His role as beatboxer in the group doesn't leave much room for that, but he's doing it more & a lot in his solo work now.
I love watching this clip. Thank you for reacting to it, Jerod!!
All I can say is Wow!!! No wonder he blows away anything he does...incredible!! He is truly a great musician!!!
I watched this a few years back. You are the first reactor that I've seen who has reacted to this. It seems Kevin has been talented all of his life it's hard to believe he was only 17 at the time. Thanks for a great reaction.
WOW!! That was totally awesome! He is one of the most talented people I've ever seen! Thanks for sharing.
I was all prepared to put this in perspective, thinking "Kevin's great, but this was a Salute Our Talented Youth show and we shouldn't apply inappropriate adult standards"... and then I heard him. I've been a saxophonist in my time, and I'd have been proud to play that well on my university degree recital. I'm floored. Clearly he won't let himself do any of his talents less than superbly. That indicates countless hours of practice. And, we know, similar hours of cello practice. While excelling in his studies to the point of getting accepted at any top university he chose. He knows no limits.
Yes, a prodigy. Kevin played Carnegie Hall twice as a teen. Once with his sax and once with his cello. He also has perfect pitch.
Thank You for doing this reaction showcasing his talent. He’s a brilliant musician and all around exceptional man.
He had just graduated from Yale with a pre-med degree when Pentatonix contacted him (after seeing his UA-cam video of him celloboxing) to come to California to join them in the Sing Off 2011
I can't believe I haven't watched this before! Thanks for reacting. If I had seen this back then, I certainly would have thought he'd go far, as you said. I probably would have assumed he would study music at Yale, though, and of course I wouldn't have known his parents are medical professionals (and now his siblings too!), so I imagine I would have expected a musical career for him. But of all his musical talents, would I have thought he would become world famous for beat-boxing? Don't think so.
Thank you for reacting to Kevin's video. He is so talented. Thank you also for leaving in the show's opening. I had not seen that part before.
So there's a video that's just his performance, then? I'm so glad to have seen the opening! I wish I could watch the other performances, too. Kevin appears to have bonded with that tiny pianist.
very cool - thanks for this reaction. I was waiting for someone to do this.
Thanks for this reaction. His ability with both the cello and sax is really amazing. He doesn’t just play them but he excels. I wonder why there aren’t more recent videos of him on the sax. Really interesting to see where he was at this stage. It kind of explains how we got to where is is now. Kind of interesting that he found fame as a beatboxer!
He bought a new saxophone not that long ago...keeping my fingers crossed that he may play in a PTX song/vid sometime!
Auntie Angie certainly something to look out for!
KO is just a wizard - pretty sure he's not from this planet :) Wonder what would have happened if he then went and got the cello out !! Thanks Jerod - always a pleasure to re-watch anything that applauds Kevin or Pentatonix. When the heck did he get time to learn all these different instruments to this level...and learn how to speak fluent mandarin ???
I'd love to see a KOver with a sax track.
I would love that too!
Love this reaction!
Finally!!!!!! Next check him out on the Grio 100. That one focused on his cello
I've played in bands and orchestras for years, and I'm here to tell you this was amazing. His vibrato and tone is stellar! It seems that he has given up the saxophone, and that is just a bummer! You should watch the video of Scott as a 14 year old prodigy singing and playing piano to Georgia: ua-cam.com/video/gWomLENd-PM/v-deo.html
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He still plays Saxophone
PTX JUNKIE Does he? I haven’t managed to find any other videos of him on the sax. Please point me in the right direction.
@@LeskeyC001 he has on his Instagram and during 1 of his music jam Instagram lives he played an alto sax.
PTX JUNKIE Thanks. I’ll look him up.Isn’t it interesting that with all his ability on so many instruments, he found game as a beat boxer? At least initially.
He also speaks Mandarin
I think he was doing pre- med in Yale.
He did graduate pre-med from Yale.
@@vidsorama2 His degree was in East Asian Studies, but he did complete all pre-med requirements. There really is no "Pre-med" degree, you just have to complete certain classes to be considered for med school. Most pre-meds major in biology or chemistry or similiar, but he fell in love with the Chinese language and changed his major from music to East Asian Studies. He is awesome-smart, talented, and a good person.
Tysvm I have nvr seen this
Man, he doesn't look or sound like he has changed in 15 years!!
I thought that too hey ? I think KO is going to be one of those lucky people who just look the same forever and never age !
That's what I was thinking! If I hadn't seen videos of him as a child, I would say he was born about 26 and will stay there the rest of his life.
@@janetranslates my daughter is kind of the same way. When she hit about 16, she seemed to slow down in aging. She is 36 now and people still ask her what college is she in. She is carded a little less often than she used to be. :o)
Kevin "Renegade"
Is there anything he can't do?!
He was in his first year of Pre med when PTX came along....bet his parents are relieved it worked out hahaa...
That's not the case. He had just graduated from Yale and was preparing to go to med school. When he told his parents he was deferring med school to give PTX a shot, I think they were indeed a little bit worried, but as you say, it all worked out.
@@susanb4213 I meant to write he was entering in his first year of Pre Med - thank you for the correction.
@@JoSedunary But that's still not correct. First year of pre-med is freshman year of college. He had already graduated from college (Yale) when PTX formed. So no, he had completed all of the pre-med requirements while getting his college degree in East Asian Studies. Regardless, I think we can all agree that it was a fortunate event that he decided not to go to med school and chose to be a professional musician instead!