If you like Kevin and you like Michael Jackson, check out this reaction next kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7ieachpsdSoYWQ.html ===== 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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

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. 😊

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!

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.

Kevin is ridiculously talented. It's unfair.

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.

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

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.

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. 🤗

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

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!

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

You need to check out Kevin's Fifth next

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

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.

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.

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 KZfaq. 🤓 Thanks for this!

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!

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!

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

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!

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 ❤❤❤❤❤

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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"???)

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

Kiss from rose

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

K.O is AMAZING!!🤩🤩

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

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

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

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

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!🤩☺

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

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

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

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

15:58 look at that smile 😁

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

Love his invisible cello.

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

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!

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

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

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

You make me laugh!! Thanks!!!!

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

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

That’s better than original 😊

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

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

Love him.

0:20 ❤ there it is 😊❤

Yay 🎉 so excited for this!!! 😊❤

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!

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 ❤

He's amazing!

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

3:18 I like your voice 😜☺️🫶

Thanks, as always.

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eshzlNanyLTcZ2w.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!

Love kevin

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

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. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbFgf9yZvanGn5c.htmlsi=4gT-SE-HxSHCRsVz Stay well!

Oh goody!

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

Fascinating! Thanks for this.

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. 😊

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

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. 💜

Please react to Yebba, 'My Mind'!

Sir hairless. Now you need to look at his live solo performance with Beyonce [his cello]. Ill recommend his Hollywood Bowl performance 2022 or last years Christmas performance from their concert. Prepare to be 🤯.

ahahahaha (rubs hands in anticipatory glee)

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.

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.

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

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.

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc1dirSdmL-nho0.htmlsi=ncHh8Emu3l7MBnGH KZfaq video that Ben Bram saw and showed to Scott causing PTX to ask Kevin to join them for the SingOff kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLGGgdWj17TchWQ.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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndWlnLxpmtGoYqM.htmlsi=IFE8lU9-NSe1wFID

You should see what he did with Beethoven Fifth

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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. 💖

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

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.

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

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 ✌🏻

SH! First of all, you are very prolific in this video and all of the Merch opportunities for your channel?!?! I am going to list them all to date, adding in the ones from this video…. Crunchy by Nature Filth Good Filth From this video…. Glissando A continuous slide Upward or Downward Warning: Could be unsettling Musical Beast It’s our good friend….the Hemiola!!! Tempo Rubato….Robbed Time Slow Down, Speed up As you wish…. Yes I had to use the Google to get some of this right?! 🙄 And yes, some of these need work but that is where you come in you are the Music man?!?! And yes, I have a note going in my phone to keep track! NO I am not a weird stalker! 🙄 Now on to KO and so much to say about him, he is a musical beast and it shows in every single thing that he does. He also comes across as so nice and polite and down to earth which makes him unique in a world that can be a bit crazy at his level? 🤔 And let’s not forget his medical degree and his fluent Mandarin? I mean I have an upper degree and it was not easy while working full time and that is without the fluent Mandarin and the medical stuff? Mine is just an MBA in Information Technology with a concentration in Databases which sounds boring and nerdy 🤓 to me? 😬 🤷🏼‍♀️ In my defense I can see anomalies in data almost as if they are floating out from my computer screen so there is that, although it makes me sound all kinds of weird. But fits right in with all IT people I know which is a lot. Again cringe 😬 🙄 Bottom line to all of that 👆🏻nonsense, KO is an Intelligent Beast as well?!?! 👍🏻 Basically our KO is a Musical Beast and an Intelligent Brain Beast!!! 🤔 Oh and my birthday 🎂 is Saturday but we aren’t talking about it. The saying that age is just a number is complete crap. 😂 However, the saying with age comes wisdom is very true! 😁 Especially with the absolute dumb decisions I have made in my life, at the very least I can go on and on about what never to do? 🤔 Still, we ain’t talking about it?! (Sorry, the southern accent and slang gets worse when I am tired. 🙄) I am forgoing my normal spicy sign off. I need sleep, obviously from the nonsense in this comment?! 😬 T ✌🏻

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.