The black guy on the far right is Kevin Olusola. As far as I can tell, he's the best beatboxer on the planet. *How* does he do it, you ask? I haven't the foggiest. There's a theory that he eats drum kits for breakfast, but even that doesn't seem to explain it. Kevin also has a beautiful voice, plays both cello and saxophone, and, oh yes, beatboxes while playing the cello. He calls it celloboxing. I don't believe he's figured out how to beatbox while playing the saxophone, but I wouldn't put it past him. The man is brilliant. He graduated from Yale pre-med before he decided to join Pentatonix instead of becoming a doctor, and he speaks five languages, including Mandarin.
The one in the white coat does the bass. When he is singing a solo part, Scott (the tall blond in the middle) does the bass. The one stomping and clapping is Kevin, the beatboxer (he eats drum kits for breakfast) and plays a mean cello.
@@LeeCarlson And plays the cello like nobody's business. And plays the sax beautifully. And has a gorgeous falsetto. I could go on and on but he's a musical genius!
@@dangdang4334, who is actually a tenor? Matt is a bass, and as far as I know, Scott is a baritone with significant range, though I am prepared to be incorrect.
You're going to want to watch their Daft Punk mash-up relatively soon in your dive into the rabbit hole. Not only did it win them a Grammy, the close-ups on their faces really lets you see Kevin and Avi doing their things. Helps make it believable they do these unbelievable things so you can stop questioning whether it's real 😆
Welcome to the Pentatonix rabbit hole - literally found your channel today and it's been fun watching you fall into their spell! If you want to cry while listening to 5 people make music only with their voices, they also cover: 1. "Imagine" by the Beatles 2. "Say Something" by A Great Big World 3. "Mary Did You Know" and "Drummer Boy" (Xmas covers) If you want to jam out to club mixes by the same 5 voices listen to their medleys: 1. Daft Punk 2. Evolution of Rihanna 3. Evolution of Beyonce 4. Really any of their Evolution medleys.
Videos to check out Daft Punk, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mary Did You Know, Imagine, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, 90's Dance Medley and AHA Singapore Live at the Star Vista
Avi, the original bass singer, left for personal reasons in 2017 (he was dealing with bouts of anxiety due to the group's hectic touring and recording schedules, and his mother had just gotten diagnosed with cancer...fortunately she has recovered). Avi has since gone on to an amazing solo career. Matt...white jacket...was brought in to replace him in early 2018. Matt was an actual Pentaholic, and becoming a member was his dream come true, and he's been a fantastic addition to the group. I know you just reacted to another cover of Bohemian Rhapsody. Well...the Pentatonix version blows that version away!! You also need to check out their Daft Punk medley. Recorded and shot on a shoestring budget before they got their current record deal, it ended up winning them their first Grammy and became their first world-wide hit. Both of these are completely mind-blowing!
They give can you goosebumps and make you cry. They are unbelievably amazing. Give "imagine" a listen too. Not only an amazing rendition of the song but an amazing message.
The smile on your face speaks volumes. I've been an avid Pentatonix fan for a long time and it brings me great joy when people "discover" them. Your reactions are wonderful!
You have so much in store for you in the PTX rabbit hole. And there is another rabbit hole called Home Free! Nearly all of us Pentaholics are also Home Fries! Welcome to the wild wonderful world of acapella! We don't need no stinkin' instruments!
Avi Kaplan (bass) left the group for personal reasons. He has been doing some solo stuff lately, and was a guest singer with the group Home Free on their cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire". If you need another rabbit hole to jump into you should definitely check that one out also.
Anything before Fall of 2017 will be Avi Kaplan (who left for family reasons which he couldn't handle with their hectic tour schedule -- on good terms). From Christmas 2017 through the present, it's Matt Sallee doing the bass. Just a note: whenever the bass is singing lead, Scott (the tall blond fellow) covers the bass. Mitch (second singer with the mullet) and Kirstie (the lady, obviously) change their looks often -- hair color, clothing styles, hair cuts (or wigs), and weight. Mitch was much heavier from late 2012 to mid 2013. Then, in 2015-2016 he was really thin. However, his voice has always been a true gift from God.
The simple answer to your question "how?" Is a badass beat box .... and well really, the answer is 5 absolutely gifted beautiful people. I thank God every day for planning thier fate and to share this with the world.
I love watching your reactions because in them I see the stupid grin, face falling apart and brain explosions that show me exactly what my first reaction to this magic was, 3 years ago. When it was finished, I could only gasp a 'Holy s__t', and sit there. By a fortunate mistake, this was my introduction to Pentatonix, and they immediately had me body and soul. Also, it's my personal 'gold standard' for Kirstin's voice and presence. WOW! keep it coming: you bring it ALL back!
I went down the Pentatonix rabbit hole 10 years ago and I have never, ever wanted to leave! Thank you for your super reaction and I know the 90's Dance Medley is going knock your socks off!
Another rabbit hole for you to jump down into is Home Free. They are probably the 2nd greatest A Capella group of all-time! They started out doing mostly country songs, but today only about 40% of what they sing is country. The other 60% is pop and rock, and they make everything funny too.
Music is the master communicator. Across country, rap, Latino, gospel, zydeco, etc there are exceptional artists doing what they love. Anybody that is tied to one or two genres is doing themselves a disservice. Great reaction! 👍🏻👍🏻
One that shows Kevins skills is their cover of Radioactive by Imagine Dragons, it includes Lindsey Stirling (guest Violin and one more rabbit hole) and Kevin on the Cello as well as his beat boxing
Papaoutai is a REALLY good one too that features Lindsay Sterling and actually is one of my favorites even tho when you translate the lyrics it's kinda depressing
Daft punk and bohemian rhapsody next. 😁 their live version of hallelujah sounds pretty much exactly like the recorded version which is crazy that they can be that perfect. It’s actually amazing. Their new 90s dance remix is awesome too.
Musicaholic here with about 7 decades of listening to all kinds of music , my new hobby during this pandemic is watching reactions to the music I LOVE .loved your reactions. So keep on smiling and enjoy all the wonderful music in this world.
This one is my favorite ever, they truly killed it. The harmonies between Mitch and Kirstie are sooo tight on this one! I think you will really like new rules/are you that somebody mashup. Great reaction!
I love Pentitonix. Check out too Sounds of Silence by Disturbed. Paul Simon, who wrote this song and sung it when Simon and Garfunkel were a group, told Disturbed's lead singer that the song now belonged to them. 3 entirely unique songs; yet still the same.
Scott, Mitch, and Kirstin went to high school together in Arlington, TX. Kevin, fluent in Mandarin, went to Yale for pre-med before changing to music. Check out his (Kevin Olusola)KOver of Down for a true jaw dropping experience done in real time!!!
Loving your PTX reactions. Please keep going! Mary Did You Know, La La Latch, Can’t Hold Us, Love Again, Daft Punk Medley. Heck, just react to them all. We’ll be hear to watch!
Also something to keep in mind. When Matt (bass) is singing, Scott takes over the bass. Scott's range is crazy! Check out some of their solo stuff to show off their talents a little more. Scott does "I should tell ya momma on ya" and he kills it!!
Anything from their Popspring 2016 concert recorded by MTV. Especially "Water". Live performance, mini concert, excellent sound. Most songs are originals except for the Michael Jackson medley..
In singing order - Scott (Baritone, covers the bass when Matt or Avi sing lead), Mitch (Counter-Tenor), Matt (Bass), Kirstin (Mezzo-Soprano), Kevin (Beatboxer, Tenor, Cello, pretty sure he's not human lol) Yes the guy with the beard, Avi, left in 2017. The constant touring/producing, etc became too much for him. Plus his mom was sick at the time and he wanted to be with her. Matt joined shortly thereafter. In my opinion, they sound even better with Matt. His tone blends better with their sound. Not to mention his smile is infectious. I think that I may have suggested it already but since I'm not sure, please react to New Rules x Are You That Somebody. It's my absolute favorite. Kevin and Matt kill it on that track. It truly will blow your mind. 🔥🤯
you should check out their newest, the 90s Dance Medley. Also New Rules x Are you that somebody, Havana, Can't Hold Us, and Can you Feel the love tonight. All amazing.
May I suggest “Daft Punk”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and “Mary Did You Know?” Really any song from this group will be Golden. There is also a good video of all the songs they did on The Sing Off. If you love A Capella, you should also explore the group Home Free. They won the Sing Off the year after Pentatonix won it. Also, Kevin, the beatboxer, is extremely talented and smart. You should learn more about him. He plays the cello. There is a video of him playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time.
Oh my goodness, I love watching you react to the videos !! Now recently you've been reacting to Pentatonix, and I love watching your reactions to them ! Pentatonix is just an amazing group, I love them, each one brings something different to the group !! I know you will enjoy the rabbit hole !!
When you are looking for videos of theirs to react to, pay attention to the date the video was first posted. Pentatonix has been around RU-vid for over 10 years. Hallelujah and Little Drummer Boy (another you should react to) were a couple of the first ones that really made a big splash. I think that they really are a testament to the fact that you can do anything you set your mind to., When they were dropped by their first record label, they had just moved to California and decided they had to figure out a way to make "this" work, and they did. They are one of the first RU-vid to major fame stories. They've earned Grammys and they are not a flash in the pan group. They are here as long as they want to be.
As a Pentaholic, I live for this. Seeing others learn about and enjoying PTX music. They are extraordinary and I just enjoy them so much. Thanks for the reaction. Congratulations on your journey. Remember they have10 years of content to explore.
Another great reaction! Hope to see a lot more Pentatonix! Daft Punk, New Rules/Are you That Somebody and Bohemian Rhapsody should be next in the playlist! 😁
PTX version of “Mary Did You Know” always pulls my heart from my chest and thrashes it against my feelings of worthlessness and self-pity, then returning it into my soul renewed. Tears... every time.
To add to this, Avi actually helped them find Matt. Matt doesn’t have as much of the range as Avi, but he’s been a great fit for the style of their newer catalogue.
@@foteinimanou5516 I hadn’t caught that matt had a wider range, but I will acknowledge that Matt’s voice has always made me think of a smooth chocolate nougat, while Avi has that underworld rumble. I’m a fan of both gentlemen, though, so it’s a win-win for me.
Kevin the beatboxer, sings and plays the cello. Also went to Yale. Has a wife and dog Scott amazing vocal range. Plays the piano and has a cute boyfriend and owns a dog Kirstie changes her look all the time. Has a cute boyfriend owns 2 huskies and a fluffy little dog named Fluffers Mitch changes his look all the time. Owns a gray hairless cat named Wyatt and is single. Looking for the right man. Avi. 2011-2017. Has a beard and found Matt when he left for personal reasons Matt. 2017- current deep bass.
I’m really enjoying your Pentatonix reactions. Definitely Daft Punk and Bohemian Rhapsody are must listens. I really enjoy their new original music too.
It is called, BEAT BOXING and the brother doing it is fabulous....by the way, he also sings and has a great voice..... Check out Pentatonix recording of "Mary did you know".
I so miss The Sing Off!!! It is where we hear only voices, and where Pentatonix came from! And YES, they sound exactly like this live. I've seen them twice. The second time, my sister had never heard of them and had no clue what I was taking her to. Needless to say, she's a fan.
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